Feedback system for stabilizing the arc discharge of a high inte

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1991-10-31

1992-07-28

LaRoche, Eugene R.

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Pulsating or a.c. supply

Induction-type discharge device load

315307, 315DIG7, H05B 4124

Patent

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051343452

ABSTRACT:
A feedback system for a high intensity discharge lamp detects arc instabilities and stabilizes the discharge, thereby increasing the useful life of the lamp. The feedback system includes a phase detector circuit for detecting relatively low fequency, recurrent variations in the characteristic of the arc discharge, indicating the onset of an arc instability. As a result, a signal is generated to decrease the power supplied to the lamp by an amount sufficient to stabilize the discharge without a significant decrease in visible light output.

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