in order to extend the life of rf generators, as well as saving on operating costs and the downtime of industrial heating systems, the market is encouraging rf power suppliers, such as ampleon, to make changes. ampleon is on the forefront with its new modular m2 rf energy reference system, which is designed as a replacement for magnetron-based products and will be available in the first quarter of 2017.

according to an article on engineerlive.com, removing the magnetron and switching to solid state rf power “provides better control of the radiated energy produced, the quality is more consistent and yield is higher.”

the article adds that solid state rf power is also scalable, which opens up possibilities for designers. the m2 rf energy reference system is one new option targeted at a range of applications. a release from the company explained that the system includes ampleon ldmos rf power transistors and a microwave signal source in a water-cooled 1u half-rack.

“internally the m2 employs four 250 watt pallets that can be pulsed or emit cw, each having an isolator to provide protection against reflected power,” the release continued.

“an embedded microcontroller provides an easy method of controlling and monitoring the amplifier in addition to aiding integration to the host application through an usb interface. key operating parameters such as forward/reflected power, temperature and current are displayed via a front panel lcd display.”

combining solid state rf power and liquid cooling, allows designers to develop more efficient industrial heating systems.

read the full article at http://www.engineerlive.com/content/compact-rf-energy-reference-system. learn more at http://www.ampleon.com/applications/rf-energy.html.

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