Re: New control chip for compact fluorescent lamps


"Bob Eld"

Way too complicated with a way too high parts count including three FETS
and
transformer/inductor for a single 40 or 80 Watt tube.


** Right on - Bob.

Lets all go back to using iron ballasts and a bi-metal starter.

That's only two parts.


An integrated solution
has to reduce the parts count plus eliminate expensive parts to be viable.


** Right - so combine an iron ballast and the starter in one unit.

Voila !!

What fucking macaroon.




....... Phil




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