This is an efficient compact fluorescent lamp, typically used in general downlights for retail, hospitality and office applications. MASTER PL-C Xtra lamps furthermore provide significantly lower operating costs thanks to their lifetime, which is more than double that of a standard MASTER PL-C lamp, and their very low early failure rate. The original Philips-invented bridge technology guarantees optimum performance in the application, enabling more light and higher efficacy than the bended technology. The 2-pin version is designed for operation on electromagnetic gear and is provided with a plug-in/pull-out lamp base.