Control circuit for vehicle compartment light

摘要

A control circuit for controlling the compartment or dome light of a vehicle whereby the dome light remains on after one of the door handle buttons has been depressed. This circuit includes means for retaining a fixed timing function, irrespective of the time the door is opened. Also, the circuit includes means for deactivating the operating circuit during steady state conditions whereby the amount of energy dissipated by the circuit is minimized.