Principle and Manufacturing of Electronic Ballasts

Author: Mao Xingwu
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Publish Date: 1995-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the composition, principles, design, assembly, debugging, and maintenance of AC electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps. It specifically details the input circuit, power factor correction circuit, typical inverter circuit, lamp cathode preheating start circuit, and abnormal condition protection circuit of electronic ballasts, as well as the selection of their main components. Combining practical experience, it provides an in-depth analysis and discussion of power input current harmonics, line power factor, and their interrelationships. The book systematically introduces the composition, principles, design, assembly, debugging, and maintenance of AC electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps. It specifically details the input circuit, power factor correction circuit, typical inverter circuit, lamp cathode preheating start circuit, and abnormal condition protection circuit of electronic ballasts, as well as the selection of their main components; combining practical experience, it provides an in-depth analysis and discussion of power input current harmonics, line power factor, and their interrelationships; it also provides a detailed introduction to electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression technology, passive and active power factor correction technology, ballast control ICs, and new semiconductor devices used as switches. It also covers electronic ballasts for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps and neon electronic transformers. The content of this book is quite extensive and has a certain depth, featuring systematicity, practicality, guidance, and reference value. The book is easy to understand and accessible, making it suitable for engineers and technicians in the electronics industry and electric light source industry engaged in the development and production of electronic ballasts, as well as electronics enthusiasts. It can also serve as a reference book for faculty and students of universities and colleges.