Title :
Step-dimming for multi-Watt electronic ballast with magnetic control: SoS limits analysis
Author :
Perdigão, M.S. ; Marques, H.V. ; Alonso, J.M. ; Saraiva, E.S.
Author_Institution :
IT Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Abstract :
This paper proposes a resonant circuit procedure analysis for a multi-Watt MCEB with step-dimming. Data collected from a set of T5 lamps, HE and HO series, with an experimental prototype will provide detail regarding the operation of this ballast in compliance with the SoS limits. The analysis of these experimental results will validate the step-dimming mode for a specific set of FLs by guaranteeing stable and proper electrode operation.
Keywords :
fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; lighting control; magnetic variables control; HE series; HO series; SoS limits analysis; T5 lamps; electrode operation; fluorescent lamps; magnetic control; multiwatt electronic ballast; resonant circuit; step-dimming mode; Electrodes; Electronic ballasts; Heating; Helium; Magnetic resonance; RLC circuits; Regulators; design of resonant converters; dimming; electronic ballasts; fluorescent lamps; power electronics;
Conference_Titel :
Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2012 47th International
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2854-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2855-5
DOI :
10.1109/UPEC.2012.6398597
