The RF Energy AllianceThe RF Energy Alliance
Transformative Heating
&
Power Technology
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
Classical RF UseMagnetron Drive for Local Heating
Classical RF UseLong-Distance Data Transmission
S2RF As Local Heating
= RF Energy
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
Today’s 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.
CURRENT TRANSITIONING EMERGING POTENTIAL
• Ablation• MRI/NMR• Lasers
• Cooking• Drying• Industrial
Processing
• IndustrialLighting
• Auto Ignition• Auto Lighting
Benefits from higher volume, cost-efficiency, form factor
Benefits from better control, form factor, design freedom
Benefits from higher volume, better control, form factor
Benefits from standardization, reliability, control and form factor
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Market Opportunities
CURRENT TRANSITIONING EMERGING POTENTIAL
• Ablation• MRI/NMR• Lasers
• Cooking• Drying• Industrial
Processing
• IndustrialLighting
• Auto Ignition• Auto Lighting
• >2000 MRIs per year
• Global ablation CAGR of 9.6% (2014-2019)
• US ablation market reach of $295M (2017)
• > 70M microwaves per year (global)
• >10.9M dryers per year (US + EU)
• High-bay lighting market alone will reach $17B (2017)
• > 87M automobiles per year
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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
Members
Nestec Ltd.
Recent Member Company
Achievements
MACOM exhibits “RF Energy Toolkit”
Miele introduces new Dialog oven
NXP displays automated Frozen Food Defrosting Reference
Design
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
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