Abstract
The “energy saving lamps” is synonymous with the new technology being developed for the improvements in fluorescent lamp technology. The development of low-wattage fluorescent lamps, together with highly efficient electronic ballasts (the auxiliary circuit required to control the operation of a gas discharge lamp) is the main focus of the lighting industry today. This chapter provides an overview of the new energy saving techniques as applied to fluorescent lamps. The use of modem Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) in practical electronic ballasts and some magnetic ballast technologies are discussed. The chapter also provides a set of definitions, units, and measures for the purpose of evaluating and comparing the performance of different types of lamps.
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