STARTER AUXILIARY ELECTRODE STARTING DEVICE WITH AN ARC GAP

摘要

The device has a voltage-dependent switching arrangement (16) for applying the ignition voltage for the high pressure discharge lamp (18) to the auxiliary ignition electrode (181). The switching threshold voltage of the voltage-dependent switching arrangement is greater than or equal to the ignition voltage of the high pressure discharge lamp. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a lamp socket for a high pressure discharge lamp (B) a lighting system (C) and a method of operating a high pressure discharge lamp.