Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an integrated compact fluorescent reflector flat panel lamp. In one aspect, an integrated compact fluorescent reflector flat panel lamp is provided. The integrated compact fluorescent reflector flat panel lamp includes a housing, a flat panel lamp portion disposed in the upper part of the housing, lamp circuitry/ballast disposed in the lower part of the housing and a screw type base.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a fluorescent flat panel lamp. In one aspect, a flat panel lamp is provided. The flat panel lamp includes a substantially flat glass plate. The flat panel lamp further includes a formed plate attached to the substantially flat glass plate. The glass plates are hermetically sealed and define a channel. The channel is configured to hold gas and mercury. The flat panel lamp further includes an electrode at each end of the channel, wherein a ratio of the active area of the channel to a surface area of the electrode is less than 10.