The Panasonic GX-M12A-U-Z is a microprocessor-controlled, full-featured electronic ballast designed to drive linear or double-ended high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting. It features a microprocessor for optimized start, constancy, and end-of-life protection of HID lamps. It provides power factor correction and is designed for use with T8 and T12 fluorescent lamps. This ballast also features Class B EMI suppression, short circuit, overvoltage and open circuit protection, and harmonic distortion control for lower total harmonic distortion.