Power IC drives dimmable compact fluorescent lamps

The UBA2028 enables lighting manufacturers to create high-quality CFLs with quick warm-up and dimming capabilities down to 10 per cent of full light intensity.

The latest NXP CFL driver IC features a high level of integration, enabling more compact designs, efficient power conversion and extended CFL lifetimes beyond 15,000 hours.

The market for energy-efficient CFLs is expected to increase as governments around the world ban incandescent light bulbs.

According to the company, households and businesses can take advantage of the energy savings offered by CFLs, which use up to 80 per cent less electricity compared to incandescent light bulbs.

All of NXP's CFL driver ICs, including the UBA2028, have been designed in anticipation of the shift towards higher-quality compact fluorescents.

By adopting integrated chip solutions to replace standard discrete implementations in electronic ballasts, manufacturers can address strict requirements and deliver more consumer-friendly CFLs with better-quality light, faster warm-up rates and longer product lifetimes for a lower total cost of ownership.

The NXP UBA2028 introduces a 'true dimming' capability for a smoother dimming experience without flickering and noise.

Its high level of integration enables more compact CFL sizes that can fit smaller lampshade designs than before.

The UBA2028 is the latest addition to NXP's portfolio of lighting solutions: a complete range of control and driver ICs covering all mains-connected lighting technologies.