US Patent:
20160081149, Mar 17, 2016
Inventors:
- Campbell CA, US
Xiaoyan Wang - Milpitas CA, US
Nan Shi - Newark CA, US
Guang Feng - Cupertino CA, US
Haiju LI - Fremont CA, US
International Classification:
H05B 33/08
Abstract:
Intelligent control of a solid state lamp when coupled to a trailing edge phase cut dimmer switch is provided. On and off cycles of the lamp's power stage switch are enabled during a period when the energy in the bulk capacitor is at its highest levels. During this period a bleeder circuit does not have to be enabled, which results in a greater operational efficiency as compared with normal switching schemes for trailing edge dimmers.