Research and development of Japanese mercury-free solar gas discharge lamp

The Japanese small silk manufacturing and denso has successfully combined with the Toyota motor company developed the first global mercury free gas discharge lamp. The lamp has been used in Toyota has listed in the new car 'Porte'.

and halogen lamps, gas discharge lamp has more superior performance. Its brightness and life of the former three times respectively to 2 times, and power consumption is only about two-thirds of the former. Driving at night can also ensure enough brightness. Therefore, as a help to improve the safety of the lamp for car. 2003 annual new installation rates have increased by about 20%.

the Toyota motor, small silk production, the Japanese companies such as philips has carried on the joint research and development. In terms of discharge tube, looking for mercury substitute for discharge tube shape is improved. Stay on, in the town of power supply has been optimized and improved the accuracy. To develop successful no mercury can instantly send the gas discharge lamp light. By improving the circuit operating frequency, further narrowing the element size, the ballast volume down to half of their original cost.