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

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

Members

Nestec Ltd.

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