Title :
A Design Methodology for a Self-Oscillating Electronic Ballast
Author :
Seidel, Álysson Raniere ; Bisogno, Fabio Ecke ; Do Prado, Ricardo Nederson
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo
Abstract :
This paper presents a design methodology and analysis of electronic ballast employing the self-oscillating-command circuit. The self-oscillating electronic ballast is represented as a relay control system in order to determine its parameters using the describing-function method and an extended Nyquist stability criterion. Simulation and experimental results of the electronic ballast supplying a 40-W fluorescent lamp are presented in order to confirm the feasibility of the performed design methodology.
Keywords :
Nyquist criterion; Nyquist stability; fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; relay control; extended Nyquist stability criterion; fluorescent lamp; power 40 W; relay control system; self-oscillating electronic ballast; self-oscillating-command circuit; Circuit simulation; Circuit stability; Control systems; Design methodology; Electronic ballasts; Fluorescent lamps; Industry Applications Society; Nonlinear systems; Relays; Stability criteria; Dimming; electronic ballast; fluorescent lamp; self-oscillating;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2007.908189
