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Solid-State RF Energy Technology
What is it? Controlled electromagnetic radiation used to heat items and
power processes.
Why does
it matter?
Solid-state RF energy (S2RFE) is a highly efficient, very
controllable and clean energy source.
Efficiency
S2RFE Lamps
120lm/W
vs.
Fluorescents
70lm/W
Performance
S2RFE Ovens
reduce cook times by 25-75%
Lifespan
S2RFE Generator
>100k hrs
vs.
Tube Magnetrons
± 5K hrs
S2RFE Benefits
Provides precise and even energy distribution
- Fast load conditions feedback to tune RF signal and heating process
- Leverages ISM frequency bands
- Introduces dynamic frequency “hopping” and/or phase shifting
Very reproducible, non-degrading operation
Low voltage electronics
Supports electronics cost baseDialed-in
Precision
Competitive Landscape
Alternative tube-generated RF energy lacks:
Frequency & phase variability
& resolution
Feedback forward & reflected
power
Mass market adoption of S2RFE is impeded by:
Cost
Volume supply base
Load independent power delivery
efficiency
Consistency & repeatability
Design complexity & application
integration
Application Highlights
S2RFE is entering high volume markets, offering alternative revenue
streams to maturing RF power businesses.
TRANSITIONING EMERGING CURRENT POTENTIAL
• Cooking• Drying• Industrial
Processing
• IndustrialLighting
• Ablation• MRI/NMR• Lasers
• Auto Ignition• Auto Lighting
Benefits from better control, form factor, design freedom
Benefits from higher volume, better control, form factor
Benefits from higher volume, cost-efficiency, form factor
Benefits from standardization, reliability, control and form factor
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• Founded in 2014 by Ampleon, E.G.O., Huber+Suhner, Rogers Corporation
and Whirlpool Corporation, with a mission to:
• Present solid-state RF energy’s true potential as a clean, highly efficient
and controllable heat and power source.
• Build a fast-growing, innovative marketplace around this sustainable
technology, contributing to quality of life across many applications.
• Standardize, promote and educate target audiences in solid-state RF
energy systems as heating and power generators.
RF Energy Value Chain
Active RF Components
Passive RF Components
Laminates
Metal Works
Sub-Modules
Electronic Design
Manufacturing
Assembly
Test
Esthetic Design
System Integration
Application
Suppliers OEMs
Organization
Board of Directors
General Technical
Committee
TC1: HPA Team
TC2: System Integration
Value Assessment Team
Assembly Team
Marketing Communications
Committee
Regulations and Standards Committee
Promoters
Associates
Contributors
Membership Benefits
• Board of Directors seat • Strategy and policy approval • Board of Directors seat
• Committee chair/vice-chair nomination
• Voting rights
• Propose work products
• Contribute to draft specifications
• Unrestricted members’ collaboration
space access
• Final specification access
• Publication access prior to public
release
• Global, members-only meeting access
• Educational event invitations
• Recognition on RFEA website
• Use of RFEA logo
+ Associates benefits
+ Associates + Contributors benefits
RF PA Roadmap: Residential Appliances
Defines current and future power amplifiers modules for
residential solid-state RF energy applications
Demonstrates path to near term market viability
- Cost-competitive with current magnetron solutions
- Specifies over 40 characteristics to increase performance-to-price ration
overtime
First solid-state RF energy industry specification
- Collective effort from representatives from across value chain
Full version available to members only