AC Electronics, a leader in the Ballast Industry since 1996, was the first ballast manufacturer to introduce super-robust fluorescent & HID electronic ballasts designed from the start to operate in extreme temperature conditions. The performance of competitive ballasts often don’t measure in “real world” use. This includes very hot & very cold applications.

• Most competitive fluorescent & HID ballasts are only capable of operating in “mild” environments. Competitive case temperatures are often rated for operation only up to 75°C (+167°F) & down to 10°C (+14°F). This tight range is very often exceeded in “real world” conditions”, resulting in premature ballast failure or the failure to start the lamp.
• In 2000 AC Electronics developed its first super-robust 90-30™ Extreme-Temperature Rated ballast. Designed for case operating temperatures from +90°C (+194°F) 30°C (-22°F), it specifically address the major cause of premature ballast failure, common environmental temperature extremes.
• Most competitive ballast failures are caused by overheating.
• Small, tight fluorescent & HID fixtures combined with poor air circulation can cause extreme heat, often coming close to temperatures that can boil water. A +75°C rated ballast can’t begin to handle these temperatures. Very surprisingly, some competitive ballasts even begin to suffer damage to their electrolytic capacitors when they begin to approach their +75°C maximum rated case operating temperature.
• Putting this in automotive terms, many competitive ballasts begin to degrade well before they reach their “redline” maximum rated operating temperature of +75°C. By comparison, the AC Electronics 90-30™ Extreme Temperature Rated Ballasts are designed to work perfectly at its +90°C “redline”.

The AC Electronics 90-30™ Extreme Temperature Rated Ballast is the answer to high temperatures common in many fixtures.

• Most competitive ballasts are not robust enough to perform in the cold outdoors.
• While a less common cause of failure, ballasts sometimes have to perform in cold outdoor climates, such as parking garages & unheated industrial areas. A competitive ballast only rated for a minimum case operating temperature of 10°C (+14°F) simply can’t handle seasonal freezing temperatures & won’t start the fluorescent or HID lamps.
• The AC Electronics 90-30™ Extreme Temperature Rated Ballast is designed to meet the maximum ANSI requirement. Pre-heat current & Open Circuit Voltage levels are also customized to the specific lamp characteristics

The AC Electronics 90-30™ Extreme Temperature Rated Ballast is the answer to the most challenging applications from “almost boiling” to “sub-freezing” temperatures.


Integrated Component System Selection & Matching:

• Our entire design & engineering process focuses from the beginning to making AC Ballasts ballast operate cooler & longer than the competition.

Premium Component Selection:

• The key sensitive components, such as the MOSFETs, have higher temperature ratings than competitors to handle the heat.

Extra Component Insulation & Heat Sinks. We insulate key heat sensitive components to keep heat away: depending the on application, we use several means to move heat away from the ballast:

• Integral mini metal “radiators” move heat directly away from key components.
• Several types of premium heat sink compounds are also used to pull heat away from the components. These include:

1. Metal Impregnated materials
2. Silicone-Inclusive Compounds
3. Potting heat disbursement compound

Cold Starting: We use the maximum ANSI requirement level of pre-heat current & Open Circuit Voltage. Each ballast is designed to the specific lamp characteristics. The AC Electronics 90-30™ Extreme Temperature Rated Ballast gives extra protection in ALL your applications.Their super-robust construction performs flawlessly in the most demanding applications. In more “moderate” applications they give an even greater added margin of protection.
The result is a ballast you can trust to deliver maximum long term performance!