Description of lighting ballast controller

Products in this family are used to implement control and regulation functions necessary or useful for the operation of non-LED lighting agents such as fluorescent, electroluminescent, and HID lamps. The specific function set incorporated into a given device varies with the intended use, and available products may or may not incorporate resources for direct manipulation of the power supplied to the driven load.

What is a lighting ballast controller?

Lighting electronic ballasts are a key component of many fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, and some LED lamps, allowing the current to be regulated to suit the type of lamp. Without ballasts to control the flow of current at different voltages, we wouldn't see these familiar fluorescent or high-intensity discharge lamps come on, or go off after a short period of time.

How Lighting Ballast Controllers Work

To simplify the overview of how a lighting ballast works, think of it as a component that accomplishes two tasks. It provides a boost signal when we want to light the lights and provide power, and then reduces the initial high current flow to a more appropriate level once the lights are lit. In a sense, it works in a similar way to how a car ignites and idles.

Types of Lighting Ballast Controllers

• Electronic ballasts for standard lighting
• Electronic ballasts for fluorescent lighting
• Electronic ballasts for LED lights

Frequently Asked Questions

Do LED lamps need ballasts?

Whether they are used in industrial applications, as plant grow lights, in the home or anywhere else, LED lamps are often chosen for their excellent light quality and consistency of light output, as well as their excellent economy in terms of long-term running costs. Today, they are particularly popular as a choice for downlights and display lighting fixtures.