摘要:
A method for dimming an illumination system (20) capable of emitting light (L) with a variable color is described. The illumination system (20) comprises three dimmable light sources (21, 22, 23) generating respective lights (L1, L2, L3) having respective, mutually different colors (C1, C2, C3). The method comprises the step of reducing the light intensities (I1, I2, I3) of the three dimmable light sources (21, 22, 23) while maintaining the color point until one of said light sources (21) reaches a lower dim limit (IMIN)—The method further comprises the step of maintaining the light intensity (I1) of said one light source (21) at its lower dim limit (IMIN) and reducing the light intensities (I2, I3) of the two other dimmable light sources (22, 23) in such a manner that the hue is maintained.
摘要:
A fluorescent lamp (2), in particular a backlight lamp of a display device, is supplied with an alternating voltage, a frequency and an amplitude of which being greater during ignition than during normal operation of the lamp. The voltage (V) across the lamp and the current (I) through the lamp are measured to provide a measured voltage value and a measured real lamp current value. From the alternating voltage there is derived a voltage (V2). The measured voltage value is multiplied by the sum of the measured real lamp current value and the derived voltage. The multiplication result (P=V*(I+V2)) is compared with a reference value (Ref), which results in a difference or error value. The error value is used to control the frequency and the amplitude of the alternating voltage (V), such that the error value is minimized.
摘要翻译:荧光灯(2),特别是显示装置的背光灯被提供有在点火期间比在灯的正常操作期间更大的交流电压,频率和振幅。 测量灯上的电压(V)和通过灯的电流(I),以提供测量的电压值和测得的实际灯电流值。 从交流电压导出电压(V 2)。 测得的电压值乘以测得的实际灯电流值与导出电压之和。 将乘法结果(P = V *(I + V 2))与参考值(Ref)进行比较,这导致差值或误差值。 误差值用于控制交流电压(V)的频率和幅度,使得误差值最小化。
摘要:
The lamp life of a gas discharge lamp (6) depends inter alia on the deterioration of an electrode of the lamp during operation. The deterioration depends on an operating temperature of the electrode. A method according to the present invention for controlling the lamp life includes controlling the electrode temperature during operation by generating a temperature signal (12) representing the electrode temperature and providing said signal to a lamp driver circuit (4) operating said lamp. The lamp driver circuit controls an operating signal (10) supplied to the lamp (6) in order to control the electrode temperature to lie within a predetermined temperature range, thereby minimizing damage to the electrode during operation.
摘要:
A ballast circuit for operating a discharge lamp equipped with a control loop for controlling the power consumed by the lamp. A first circuit part is coupled to the discharge lamp and to input terminals for connection to a source of supply voltage for the ballast circuit. The first circuit part is coupled to the input terminals to supply lamp current from the supply voltage. The control loop includes a second circuit part coupled to the first circuit to generate a first signal that represents a desired value of lamp power. A third circuit part is coupled to the input terminals for generating a second signal that depends on the amplitude of the supply voltage. A fourth circuit part has an input coupled to the third circuit part and an output coupled to an input of the second circuit part for adjusting the value of the first signal dependent upon the second signal. The power consumed by the lamp is decreased when the amplitude of the supply voltage decreases. Too high currents in the ballast circuit are thereby prevented.
摘要:
In a ballast circuit for operating a lamp, which comprises a bridge circuit and a control circuit for controlling the bridge switches, the control circuit comprises a microprocessor. The control signal for controlling the switches is generated by a separate circuit comprising a signal generator, a timer, two comparators and two reference signal generators. The microprocessor is used only to set the reference signals to the desired values, thereby dimming the lamp.
摘要:
A dimmable LED driver circuit comprises a resonant DC-DC converter coupled to an output circuit. The converter comprises a half bridge or full bridge switching circuit coupled to a resonant circuit. An output of the resonant circuit is rectified and fed to the output circuit. The output circuit may comprise at least one LED series or shunt switch for switching an LED unit on and off. A control circuit controls the switches of the switching circuit at a variable switching frequency. The control circuit is also configured for controlling the switching circuit for amplitude modulating the converter and for pulse-width modulating the converter at a first pulse-width modulation frequency lower than the switching frequency. The control circuit is may further be configured for controlling the switching of the LED switch at a second pulse-width modulation frequency lower than the switching frequency.
摘要:
A dimmable LED driver circuit comprises a resonant DC-DC converter coupled to an output circuit. The converter comprises a half bridge or full bridge switching circuit coupled to a resonant circuit. An output of the resonant circuit is rectified and fed to the output circuit. The output circuit may comprise at least one LED series or shunt switch for switching an LED unit on and off. A control circuit controls the switches of the switching circuit at a variable switching frequency. The control circuit is also configured for controlling the switching circuit for amplitude modulating the converter and for pulse-width modulating the converter at a first pulse-width modulation frequency lower than the switching frequency. The control circuit is may further be configured for controlling the switching of the LED switch at a second pulse-width modulation frequency lower than the switching frequency.
摘要:
A power supply circuit has an LLC converter stage for converting a DC voltage input into a DC voltage output, and at least one hysteretic converter stage. Each hysteretic converter stage has a DC voltage input coupled to the DC voltage output of the LLC converter stage, and a DC current output. The LLC converter stage lacks a feedback control, and is operated at its load independent point. A ripple on the DC voltage output of the LLC converter does not affect the output current of the hysteretic converter stage. The stable DC current output of the hysteretic converter stage is coupled to a load having one or more LED strings.
摘要:
A lamp driver circuit (400) comprises a feedback circuit for controlling stable operation of a discharge lamp (La), e.g. an inductively coupled discharge lamp such as a molecular radiation lamp, and for controlling a light output level of the discharge lamp (La). In particular, if the discharge lamp (La) is operated at a dimmed light output level, the light output is sensitive to changes in the lamp voltage (VLa), possibly resulting in flickering. In order to control stable lamp operation and prevent flickering, a high-sp feedback circuit is provided for controlling an operating frequency. In order to provide a relatively large dimming range for controlling the light output level, a low-speed feedback circuit is provided for controlling a DC supply voltage level (VDC).
摘要:
A lighting device (1) comprises a plurality of LEDs (11-14) producing light (21-24) of mutually different colors. The LEDs are driven in switching cycles (63) with a duty cycle controlled supply current of constant magnitude. In each switching cycle, each LED is first switched ON (61) and then switched OFF (62).In a measuring mode, during one switching cycle (63B), all ON phases of all LEDs are briefly interrupted, except for one LED (11), so that a light sensor (70) measures the light from this one LED. This measurement can be used to adapt the duty cycle of this one LED. In the next switching cycle (63C), the interruption of the ON phases is compensated by extending the ON phases of all LEDs except said one LED, the extension having a duration equal to the duration (τD) of the interruption.