What is a Ballast Resistor ?

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 “Ballast” is generally considered as “something that provides stability in English dictionary.  ” Thus, when we refer to an electrical ballast, we are referring to an electrical device that is important in maintaining the stability of the electrical circuit. However, you might be wondering how it provides stability. Depending on the circuit in which they are used, some electric ballasts limit current while others limit voltage. By doing so, they reduce the risk of overvoltage or overcurrent in the circuit, thereby improving system stability.

 

The complexity of electric ballast varies greatly. It can be as simple as a resistor, capacitor, inductor, or a combination of these, or as complex as the electronic ballast found in fluorescent lamps.





A ballast resistor is an electronic component that is usually used to regulate the current in a circuit. Some devices, such as fluorescent lamps, can exhibit negative resistance characteristics, and an increase in current will result in a decrease in voltage. Negative resistance can cause damage to the power supply or equipment. Ballast resistors are usually connected in series with the negative load, taking advantage of the fact that all components in the series circuit receive the same current. Some ballasts are just series resistors, while others use capacitors and more complex components.



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