Hi,
I am considering using a micro-controller for a CFL based battery operated light. The light system will consist of the following parts.
1. CFL Light
2. A re-chargeable sealed lead acid battery (12 V ).
3. A charger (in-built).
4. An oscillator circuit for generating the 50Khz waveform required to drive the CFL.
I have considered using the micro-controller for the following jobs.
1. Generation of the 50Khz waveform , I may settle for a higher value to eliminate flicker.
2. A charging monitor to monitor the battery charger.
Kindly advise whether the mcu would be justified for the above jobs, also I are there any advantages of using an mcu instead of dedicated hardware.
Please also suggest any other ideas/modifications to the above scheme.
thanks
arunb
I am considering using a micro-controller for a CFL based battery operated light. The light system will consist of the following parts.
1. CFL Light
2. A re-chargeable sealed lead acid battery (12 V ).
3. A charger (in-built).
4. An oscillator circuit for generating the 50Khz waveform required to drive the CFL.
I have considered using the micro-controller for the following jobs.
1. Generation of the 50Khz waveform , I may settle for a higher value to eliminate flicker.
2. A charging monitor to monitor the battery charger.
Kindly advise whether the mcu would be justified for the above jobs, also I are there any advantages of using an mcu instead of dedicated hardware.
Please also suggest any other ideas/modifications to the above scheme.
thanks
arunb