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Sabtu, 25 Mei 2013

BULBs

Bulbs & Lamps


Also see: LEDs 



Funtion and Constructions

Lamps emit light when an electric current passes through them. All of the lamps shown on this page have a thin wire filament which becomes very hot and glows brightly when a current passes through it. The filament is made from a metal with a high melting point such as tungsten and it is usually wound into a small coil. Filament lamps have a shorter lifetime than most electronic components because eventually the filament 'blows' (melts) at a weak point. 



Circuit symbols

There are two circuit symbols for a Bulb  one for a Bulb  sed to provide illumination and another for a Bulb  sed as an indicator. Small lamps such as torch bulbs can be used for both purposes so either circuit symbol may used in simple educational circuits.
lamp (lighting) symbollamp (indicator) symbol
Bulb used for lighting
(for example a car headlamp or torch bulb)
Bulb used as an indicator
(for example a warning light on a car dashboard)


Selecting a Bulb 

There are three important features to consider when selecting a Bulb :
  • Voltage rating - the supply voltage for normal brightness.
  • Power or current rating - small lamps are usually rated by current.
  • Bulb type - please see the table below.
The voltage and power (or current) ratings are usually printed or embossed on the body of a Bulb .

Voltage rating

LampThis is the supply voltage required for normal brightness. If a slightly higher voltage is used the bulb will be brighter but its lifetime will be shorter. With a lower supply voltage the bulb  ill be dimmer and its life time will be longer. The light from dim bulbs has a yellow-orange colour.
Torch lamps pass a relatively large current and this significantly reduces the output voltage of the battery. Some voltage is used up inside the battery driving the large current through the small resistance of the battery itself (its 'internal resistance'). As a result the correct voltage rating for a torch lamp is lower than the normal voltage of the battery which lights it!

For example: a bulb rated 3.5V 0.3A is correct for a 4.5V battery (three 1.5V cells) because when the bulbs connected the voltage across the battery falls to about 3.5V.

Power or current rating

This is the power or current for the bulb  hen connected to its rated voltage. Low power bulbs re usually rated by their current and high power bulbs their power. It is easy to convert between the two ratings:
P = I × V
or
I = P / V
where:P = power in watts (W)
I  = current in amps (A)
V = voltage in volts (V)

Examples:
  • bulb rated 3.5V 0.3A has a power rating P = I × V = 0.3 × 3.5 = 1.05W
  • bulb rated 6V 0.06A has a power rating P = I × V = 0.06 × 6 = 0.36W
  • bulb rated 12V 2.4W has a current rating I = P / V = 2.4 / 12 = 0.2A

Lamp Type

Type of BulbExample
MES   Miniature Edison Screw
These are the standard small bulbs   The bulb diameter is usually about 10mm, but tubular bulbs are also available. MES lamps have one contact on the base and the body forms the other contact. They are available with a good range of voltage and power (or current) ratings. Lens ended versions are available to produce a focused beam of light.LES   Lilliput Edison Screw
Smaller than MES, these have a bulb diameter of about 5mm.

MES lamp
MCC   Miniature Centre Contact
These have a bayonet style fitting, like a standard mains lamp in the UK. They have one contact on the base and the body forms the other contact. The bulb diameter is about 10mm.
MCC lamp
SBC   Small Bayonet Cap
These have a bayonet style fitting, like a standard mains lamp in the UK. They have two contacts on the base so the metal body is not connected in the circuit. SBC lamps have high power ratings (24W for example) and their bulbs are large with a diameter of up to about 40mm. Note the two filament arrangements in the lamps shown, horizontal on the left, vertical on the right.
SBC lamps and holder
Pre-focus
This type of lamp is used in torches and lanterns. The flange at the top of the metal body is used to hold the lamp in place. Lampholders are not readily available so this type is unsuitable for most projects.
Pre-focus lamp
Wire ended
These are very small lamps with a bulb about 3mm diameter and 6mm long. Take care to avoid snapping the wires where they enter the glass bulb.
Wire ended lamp
Grain of Wheat
These are similar to the wire ended lamps above but they have stranded wire leads usually about 150mm long. The bulb is about 3mm diameter and 6mm long - the size of a grain of wheat!
Grain of wheat lamp
lampholderlampholder
screw terminalssolder tags
Lampholders

Connecting and soldering

Lamps may be connected either way round in a circuit and the supply may be AC or DC.
Most lamps are designed to be used in a lampholder but the small 'wire ended' and 'grain of wheat' lamps have wires which may be soldered directly onto a circuit board.
Lampholders usually have screw terminals or solder tags to attach wires. Some small holders have contacts which may be soldered directly to a circuit board. 

Lamps in Series

Lamps in seriesSeveral lamps can be successfully connected in series provided they all have identical voltage and power (or current) ratings. The supply voltage is divided equally between identical lamps so their voltage rating must be suitable for this. For example Christmas tree lights may have 20 lamps connected in series to a 240V supply, so each lamp will have 240V ÷ 20 = 12V across it.
A disadvantage of connecting lamps in series is that if one lamp blows all of them will go out because the circuit is broken. Christmas tree lamps have a special feature to overcome this problem; they are designed to short circuit (conduct like a wire link) when they blow, so the circuit is not broken and the other lamps remain lit, making it easier to locate the faulty lamp. Sets also include one 'fuse' lamp which blows normally.


WARNING! The Christmas tree lamps may seem safe because they use only 12V but they are connected to the mains supply which can be lethal. Always unplug from the mains before changing lamps. The voltage across the holder of a missing lamp is the full 240V of the mains supply! (Yes, it really is!)

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