Title :
Class L-a new single-ended DC-to-AC power inverter
Author :
Lin, Yung L. ; Witulski, Arthur F.
Author_Institution :
Int. PowerSyst., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
A new single-ended, zero current switching DC-to-AC power inverter named the Class-L introduced. Because of its parallel resonant nature, the Class-L inverter is well-suited for high voltage applications. Circuit operation is illustrated by a detailed description and a ballast application is given for driving a cold cathode fluorescent lamp. Solution for the output characteristics of the inverter is illustrated by the output plane plot of the inverter. Experimental results are also presented
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; equivalent circuits; field effect transistor switches; fluorescent lamps; invertors; lamp accessories; power field effect transistors; power semiconductor switches; resonant power convertors; switching circuits; Class-L ZCS invertor; ballast application; cold cathode fluorescent lamp; experimental results; output characteristics; output plane plot; parallel resonant topology; single-ended DC-to-AC power inverter; zero current switching; Cathodes; Electronic ballasts; Power conversion; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant inverters; Switches; Switching circuits; Zero current switching; Zero voltage switching;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1997. APEC '97 Conference Proceedings 1997., Twelfth Annual
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3704-2
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.1997.575732
