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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A TYPE OF TRANSFORMER TO WHICH A LOAD IS COUPLED

  • US 20140009082A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2013
  • Published: 01/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a controller to provide compatibility between a load and a secondary winding of a transformer driven at its primary winding by a dimmer, wherein the controller is configured to;

    determine from a transformer secondary signal whether the transformer comprises a magnetic transformer or an electronic transformer; and

    select a compatibility mode of operation from a plurality of modes of operation based on the determination of whether the transformer comprises a magnetic transformer or an electronic transformer.

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