DocumentCode
1107167
Title
A boost-type converter for DC-supply of fluorescent lamps
Author
Simões, Abel S. ; Silva, Manuel M. ; Anunciada, A. Vitor
Author_Institution
CEAUTL, Inst. Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal
Volume
41
Issue
2
fYear
1994
fDate
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
251
Lastpage
255
Abstract
A boost type converter is described that is suitable for low-voltage DC-supply of fluorescent lamps. It has inherent lamp current limitation (ballast action) and provides the high voltage pulses and electrode heating that are required for igniting the lamp. The proposed circuit is applicable in automotive, emergency, and portable light sources.
Keywords
fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; light sources; power convertors; power supplies to apparatus; DC-supply; automotive light source; ballast action; boost-type converter; electrode heating; emergency light source; fluorescent lamps; high voltage pulses; lamp current limitation; lamp ignition; low-voltage; portable light source; Automotive applications; Automotive engineering; Electrodes; Electronic ballasts; Fluorescent lamps; Heating; Ignition; Light sources; Lighting control; Performance analysis; RLC circuits; Voltage; Voltage control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-0046
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/41.293886
Filename
293886
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