Abstract: An integrated-type transformer according to an embodiment includes a linear-type magnetic member; a power factor correction circuit disposed to a left of the linear-type magnetic member and including an inductor; and a transformer disposed to a right of the linear-type magnetic member and including a primary coil and a secondary coil.

Abstract: A magnetic assembly includes a single bobbin structure that supports a first coil and a second coil. A first E-core has a center leg positioned within the first coil. A second E-core has a center leg positioned within the second coil. An I-core is positioned between the first E-core and the second E-core. The I-core completes a first set of magnetic paths between the center leg and outer legs of the first E-core and also completes a second set of magnetic paths between the center leg and outer legs of the second E-core. The two E-cores and the I-core are stacked in a vertical E-I-E configuration with respect to a common set of pin rails. In one embodiment, the first coil and the first E-core are configured as a transformer; and the second coil and the second E-core are configured as an inductor.

Abstract: A common mode inductor includes a bobbin with two windings. A first winding is positioned between a first end flange and a first offset flange. A second winding is positioned between a second end flange and a second offset flange. The windings are spaced apart by a center section without windings. A pair of E-cores, each having a pair of outer legs and a center leg, are positioned in a passageway of the bobbin such that the center leg of each E-core is surrounded by a respective one of the two windings. An I-bar is positioned in the center section of the bobbin between the two offset flanges with the I-bar perpendicular to the outer legs and the center legs of the two E-cores. The I-bar core increases leakage inductance between the two windings to improve the suppression of electromagnetic interference caused by common mode noise in the two windings.

Abstract: The control circuit includes: a first power supply, including a high-level output and a low-level output; a first circuit, including two inputs, a driver module and at least two braking switch units, the two inputs being respectively connected to the high-level output and the low-level output of the first power supply, and the driver module being in series connected to the at least two braking switch units, where the driver module includes two outputs that are the outputs of the control circuit; and braking circuits, which correspond to the braking switch units in a one to one manner, and are used to the control switching states of the braking switch units.

Abstract: An inductive power supply system for providing power to one or more inductively powered devices. The system includes a mechanism for varying the physical distance or the respective orientation between the primary coil and secondary coil to control the amount of power supplied to the inductively powered device. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to an inductive power supply system having a primary coil and a receptacle disposed within the magnetic field generated by the primary coil. One or more inductively powered devices are placed randomly within the receptacle to receive power inductively from the primary coil. The power supply circuit includes circuitry for adjusting the power supplied to the primary coil to optimize operation based on the position and cumulative characteristics of the inductively powered device(s) disposed within the receptacle.

Abstract: A multiple discharge lamp lighting apparatus is provided which achieves stable and uniform lamp currents in a plurality of discharge lamps at a low cost without provision of a ballast element at the secondary side of an inverter transformer. The multiple discharge lamp lighting apparatus includes an inverter means, and a plurality of inverter transformers each of which has a discharge lamp connected at a secondary winding thereof. A balance inductance element is provided between the primary side wirings of any adjacent two of the plurality of inverter transformers. Each of the inverter transformers includes a tight coupling section and a loose coupling section, which function as a balance coil and an impedance element, respectively, whereby the lamp currents of the discharge lamps are stabilized and equalized without using a high withstand voltage element.

Abstract: A device for regulating the intensity of light emitted by a lamp includes a core of magnetic material, a first electrical circuit having a primary inductor wrapped around at least a portion of the core of magnetic material, and a second electrical circuit having a secondary inductor wrapped around at least a portion of the core of magnetic material. The first electrical circuit is designed for electrical connection to the lamp, and the primary inductor is arranged in the first electrical circuit in a manner such that a variation in the inductance of the primary inductor will cause a corresponding variation in the intensity of light emitted by the lamp. The second electrical circuit includes a control device (e.g.

Abstract: A system operating in combination with a gas discharge lamp, such as a fluorescent lamp having electrodes therein, to effect ignition in a cold state without an ignition delay. Applied across the electrodes through a current-limiting coil is a voltage derived from a standard alternating-current supply. The supply voltage is also applied through an ignition switch to a starter coil inductively coupled to the current limiting coil to define therewith a step-up transformer, such that when this switch is closed, a high ignition voltage is imposed on the electrodes to produce an arc-discharge which heats up the electrodes. The resultant electron emission from the electrodes makes it possible to re-open the ignition switch after a brief interval, the lamp thereafter continuing to operate on the relatively low supply voltage.

Abstract: Starting and operating circuit for gaseous discharge lamps has device for quickly re-starting extinguished lamps while still hot. Circuit comprises ballast reactor, pulse transformer having a magnetic core formed with an air gap, charging capacitor and voltage sensitive switch device connected to the pulse transformer to form a series discharge loop with a portion of the transformer, and a storage capacitor connected at the output of the ballast reactor having sufficiently high capacitance to provide, in combination with the pulse transformer, for hot re-start of the lamp.