Miniature ballasts cover all fluorescents up to 25 W
12 March 2003
Opto-Electronics
With increasing environmental awareness and the trend towards energy-saving electronic ballasts with fluorescent lamps.
Philips offers its e-Matchbox series as a lightweight, compact solution for all linear and compact fluorescent lamp types up to 25 W. Particularly important, says Philips, is its instant flicker-free start, making it ideal for lighting situations where infrequent switching is required. A further advantage of the range is that one type can be used to drive a single lamp of different types and wattages. The e-Matchbox ballast has a smart power IC to keep its power constant and gives the ballast compact dimensions and low weight compared to the electromagnetic ballasts.
The e-Matchbox ballasts are available in linear or rectangular versions, and as non-encased versions as a bare PCB for OEM integration. Six ballast models cover eight different linear and compact fluorescent lamp types with power ratings from 4 to 24 W.
For more information contact Philips Lighting Projects, 011 471 5000.
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