High voltage pulse generator and high pressure discharge lamp comprising the high voltage pulse generator

摘要

The lamp has a ceramic discharge vessel accommodated in an outer bulb, and mounted by a framework. A spiral-pulse-generator (1) is integrated in the lamp to produce a high voltage pulse in the lamp. The spiral-pulse-generator is accommodated in the outer bulb of the lamp. The generator is made of a temperature-resistant material e.g. low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC), where high voltage from the generator directly operates two electrodes in the discharge vessel. A series resistor is accommodated in the outer bulb. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a high voltage pulse generator comprising ceramic foils and metallic conducting paste (2) an ignition unit comprising a charging resistor and a switch.