Important design parameters for solid-state ballasts

• Published in: IEEE transactions on industry applications Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 203 - 207
• Main Author: Alling, W.R.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY IEEE 01.03.1989; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Subjects: 320106 - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Building Equipment- (1987-); Applied sciences; BALLASTS; Control systems; DESIGN; Design engineering; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Electronic ballasts; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ENERGY CONSERVATION; ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; Exact sciences and technology; Fluorescence; FLUORESCENT LAMPS; High intensity discharge lamps; LIGHT BULBS; Lighting control; Manufacturing; Miscellaneous; Power engineering and energy; POWER SUPPLIES; Solid state circuits; Various equipment and components; Discharge lamp; Solid state device; Fluorescent lamp; Ballast electricity
• ISSN: 0093-9994; 1939-9367
• DOI: 10.1109/28.25532

The author describes some of the industry standards and practices of which the engineer or manager may not be aware when contemplating the design of a high-frequency solid-state ballast. The classes of ballasts are defined, and the features of dedicated and controllable output (dimming) ballasts are described. Qualification testing and manufacturing considerations are also discussed. It is concluded that a ballast can be designed and produced with superior performance characteristics which will yield a reliability equal to or superior to the traditional electromagnetic products, provided some care and attention is paid to the existing industry standards, specifications, and practices and methods of manufacturing.< >