Method for arc attachment stabilization

Details Method for arc attachment stabilization Method for arc attachment stabilization

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Wong, Don K. (Department: 2163)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Confined gas or vapor-type load device with pressure...

C315S109000

Reexamination Certificate

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07116053

ABSTRACT:
A method of stabilizing an arc between electrode tips in a high pressure arc discharge lamp is provided comprising initially creating an arc between the pair of electrodes during a start-up phase of the lamp by supplying power to the lamp for a first period. The method then transitions the arc to attach itself between the tips of the electrodes by removing the power supplied to the lamp for a second period and then resupplying power to the lamp after completion of the second period. The first and second periods for respectively initially supplying and removing power are preferably selected based on either an elapsed period of time, the measured operating lamp voltage, or the measured lamp pressure. Once the arc becomes attached to the tips of the electrodes in this manner, the arc will remain stabilized between the electrode tips during operation of the discharge lamp.

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