Controller for a phase cut dimmable LED driver

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9883560
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14865069

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A control scheme for a dimmable lighting driver is provided. The control scheme may operate with a phase cut type dimmer (leading or trailing edge). In an embodiment, the control scheme is programmed or otherwise configured into a controller as a control algorithm. The control algorithm is configured to measure phase cut and zero crossing angles of the input mains waveform, and to subsequently maintain constant LED current commensurate with a user-set dimming level, with no flicker. The control algorithm may be implemented in software, such as a firmware-based routine executable by one or more controllers of a given driver. The one or more controllers may be, for example, an existing general purpose controller of the given driver, or a dedicated dimming controller. Numerous configurations will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

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ABL IP HOLDING LLC1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 2300 ATLANTA GA 30309

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Garner, Richard Arlington, US 15 611

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