Abstract:
The present invention provides an inverter controller comprising a drive circuit that generates a plurality of switch drive signals for inverter applications. In some exemplary embodiments, the drive circuit operates by reversing the command level of an error signal. In other embodiments, the drive circuit operates by using a half period of a sawtooth signal. In still other embodiments, the drive circuit operates by using a double period opposite shifting pulses method. The present invention also provides a PWM signal generator circuit that generates periodic PWM switch drive signals symmetrical to the minimum or maximum of a sawtooth waveform.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit inverter controller that includes at least one input pin that is configured to receive two or more input signals. The input pin may be multiplexed so that the appropriate input signal is directed to appropriate circuitry within the controller to support two or more functions of the controller. Alternatively, the input signals may be present in differing time periods so that a single pin can support two or more functions. Multifunctional or multitasked pins reduce the overall pin count of the inverter controller.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit inverter controller that includes at least one input pin that is configured to receive two or more input signals. The input pin may be multiplexed so that the appropriate input signal is directed to appropriate circuitry within the controller to support two or more functions of the controller. Alternatively, the input signals may be present in differing time periods so that a single pin can support two or more functions. Multifunctional or multitasked pins reduce the overall pin count of the inverter controller.
Abstract:
An artificial cervical vertebrae composite joint is composed of two upper and lower fixing members disposed vertically symmetrically, a cervical vertebrae body member, and two connection members, the cervical vertebrae body member being connected between the fixing members through the connection members. The fixing members each have an L shape and comprise a front wing part and a base part. A locking screw hole is formed in the front wing part, and a skidproof groove provided with an inverted tooth and a protrusion is disposed on a middle portion of the base part. A bone grafting hole is transversely disposed through a middle portion of the cervical vertebrae body member, and two cavities are disposed on both upper and lower sides of the cervical vertebrae body member at an axial center of the cervical vertebrae body member to mount the connection members. The connection member has one end mounted in the cavity by means of a fixing ring, and another end connected with the fixing member to form a stable sliding-trough type ball-and-socket joint.
Abstract:
An artificial cervical vertebrae composite joint is composed of two upper and lower fixing members disposed vertically symmetrically, a cervical vertebrae body member, and two connection members, the cervical vertebrae body member being connected between the fixing members through the connection members. The fixing members each have an L shape and comprise a front wing part and a base part. A locking screw hole is formed in the front wing part, and a skidproof groove provided with an inverted tooth and a protrusion is disposed on a middle portion of the base part. A bone grafting hole is transversely disposed through a middle portion of the cervical vertebrae body member, and two cavities are disposed on both upper and lower sides of the cervical vertebrae body member at an axial center of the cervical vertebrae body member to mount the connection members. The connection member has one end mounted in the cavity by means of a fixing ring, and another end connected with the fixing member to form a stable sliding-trough type ball-and-socket joint.
Abstract:
A method according to one embodiment may include supplying power to an LED array having at least a first string of LEDs and a second string of LEDs coupled in parallel, each of the strings includes at least two LEDs. The method of this embodiment may also include comparing a first feedback signal from the first string of LEDs and a second feedback signal from the second string of LEDs. The first feedback signal is proportional to current in said first string of LEDs and said second feedback signal is proportional to current in said second string of LEDs. The method of this embodiment may also include controlling a voltage drop of at least the first string of LEDs to adjust the current of the first string of LEDs relative to the second string of LEDs, based on, at least in part, the comparing of the first and second feedback signals. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
Abstract:
A method according to one embodiment may include supplying ignition power and steady state power to at least one lamp. The method of this embodiment may also include receiving, during an ignition period of said lamp, a feedback signal indicative of power supplied to said lamp; comparing said feedback signal to a signal that is approximately equal to a signal indicative of steady state power; and maintaining a supply of ignition power to said lamp while said feedback signal remains below said signal indicative of said steady state power. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a protection means for a driving circuit which drives a set of external electrode fluorescent lamps (EEFL). The driving circuit with protection function for driving a set of EEFLs consistent with the present invention includes: a transformer connected to the set of EEFLs; a switching network connected to the transformer which delivers power to the transformer; a sensing circuit connected to the set of EEFLs which detects disconnection if one light source is disconnected; and a controller connected to the switching network which controls the switching network to reduce the total current supplied to the EEFLs which remain connected, if the sensing circuit detects that one EEFL is disconnected. Appropriate protection can therefore be implemented when the EEFL is disconnected on one end or both ends.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a driving circuit for driving a light source. The driving circuit includes a serial-arranged transformers system having multiple primary windings and secondary windings; a first switch conducting current though a first path and a second switch conducting current though a second path. The first path is a first set of primary windings connected in series and the second path is a second set of primary windings connected in series and the first set of primary transformer windings and the second set of primary transformer windings form the dual primary windings of the transformers respectively. Based on the conduction of each switch, a DC voltage source supplies power to the primary windings of the transformers, which in turn powers on the light source connected to the secondary windings of the transformers.