Device and method for periodic diode actuation

A light fixture, the light fixture comprising:

• a receptacle configured to support a light source, the receptacle comprising:
• a first connector configured to receive alternating current power;
• and
• a second connector configured to receive a solid state light emitting device, and
• a circuit disposed within the receptacle, the circuit coupled to the first connector and configured to receive alternating current power from the first connector, the circuit further coupled to the second connector and configured to provide an output waveform to the second connector,
• wherein the circuit consists of non-switching circuit components configured to alter the alternating current power to generate the output waveform comprising pulses having a duration in the range of 0.2 to 15 ms at a frequency substantially synchronized with the frequency of the alternating current power.

A method of providing illumination, the method comprising

• providing a circuit comprising:
• an input connector configured to receive alternating current power;
• and
• an output connector configured to receive a solid state light emitting device,
• wherein the circuit consists of non-switching circuit components, and
• when the circuit is coupled to the first connector and receives alternating current power through the first connector, the circuit alters the alternating current power to generate an output waveform comprising pulses having a duration in the range of 0.2 to 15 ms at a frequency substantially synchronized with the frequency of the alternating current power, and outputs the altered waveform to the output connector.

A circuit for processing alternating current power, wherein

• the circuit consists of non-switching circuit components including an output connector configured to receive a solid state light emitting device, and is adapted to:
• receive alternating current power;
• and
• alter the received alternating current power to generate an output waveform comprising pulses having a duration in the range of 0.2 to 15 ms at a frequency substantially synchronized with the frequency of the alternating current power, and
• output the altered waveform to the output connector.