Title :
Magnetic regulator topologies for dimmable electronic ballasts
Author :
Perdigão, M.S. ; Baptista, B. ; Alonso, J.M. ; Saraiva, E.S.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Telecomun., Coimbra, Portugal
Abstract :
The T5 fluorescent lamp is the first linear lamp type to be controlled only by electronic ballasts, due to its high lamp voltage and the requirement of an end-of-life detection circuit. Its efficient behavior and compactness has pushed it into the leading edge of new fluorescent lighting projects. This paper investigates the response of the T5 lamps to magnetically-controlled electronic ballasts, also exploring new magnetic regulator topologies. Experimental results for the Master TL5 HE 14W and 21W from Philips are reported.
Keywords :
fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; magnetic amplifiers; Philips; T5 fluorescent lamp; dimmable electronic ballasts; end-of-life detection circuit; high lamp voltage; magnetic regulator topologies; Electronic ballasts; Inductance; Inductors; Magnetic cores; Regulators; Saturation magnetization; Windings;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics (ISIE), 2010 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Bari
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6390-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISIE.2010.5637141
