Dimming circuit for powering gas discharge lamps

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1994-03-10

1995-10-10

Pascal, Robert J.

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Periodic switch in the supply circuit

Periodic switch in the primary circuit of the supply...

315291, 315DIG4, H05B 3700

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054573602

ABSTRACT:
A ballast circuit uses an optocoupler to provide electrical isolation of the dimming control from the remainder of the ballast. The optocoupler is operated in the linear range to provide continuous dimming of the lamps. The circuit further uses a combination of diodes and a diode bridge to steer current from the current sensor during lamp out conditions so that the inverter will maintain operation at a low frequency, thereby maximizing the output voltage. A clamp winding is used to insure that the voltage does not exceed the DC rail voltage.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4240009 (1980-12-01), Paul
patent: 4251752 (1981-02-01), Stolz
patent: 4700113 (1987-10-01), Stupp et al.
patent: 5003230 (1991-03-01), Wong et al.
patent: 5089751 (1992-02-01), Wong et al.

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