A boost-type converter for DC-supply of fluorescent lamps |
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| Authors: | Simoes AS Silva MM Anunciada AV |
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| Affiliation: | CEAUTL, Inst. Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal; |
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| 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.<> |
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