ISYS800 MICROWAVE SYSTEMCompact 20W 8GHz Microwave Generator

THINKINGINSIDE THE BOXThe ISYS800 has been developed to meet the demand for a complete, fully functional microwave generator at 8GHz. Medical, industrial and scientific research projects can now benefit from a low cost and light weight, compact, portable system.

This new model uses state of the art technology to produce a highly efficient 8GHz microwave system capable of generating variable power in excess of 20W. The ISYS800 includes a superior reflection measurement capability and improved temperature stability.

Designed with an easy to use interface, the ISYS800 is capable of being operated as a standalone system or externally controlled via PC.

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The use of microwave technology in medical, industrial & scientific applications is constantly advancing, with cost-effective solid state generators a growing necessity.

APPLICATIONS

Emblation has developed safesweep® - an innovative reflected power measurement mode of operation, that is included as standard within the ISYS800.

When used in this [swept] mode, the system has the capability to reduce the reflection measurement error significantly where the input match of the device under test is non-optimal.

As an example, for a device with an input match of -12dB connected to the system at a distance in excess of 1m, an improvement of approximately 75% in measurement error is easily achievable thereby reducing the overall uncertainty in the measurement.

This mode of operation is particularly useful for applications that are dependent upon the accuracy of reflected signal to identify material properties or relaying test progress and safety.

ADVANCED REFLECTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

The ISYS800’s design has allowed the implementation of a novel, thermal cooling solution to dissipate heat losses and maintain temperature stability at less than 35 degrees Celsius over ambient, when operating at full power.

The cooling system employed is very compact with superior thermal capacity per unit volume allowing the overall system to be significantly smaller and lighter with an optimised air-flow management system.

SUPERIOR COOLING

External communication is available via a simple parallel data communication interface, when used in [external I/O] mode – supplied as standard.

Also available to ISYS800 customers is Emblation’s external USB accessory. This external module allows users to control the ISYS800 remotely via PC or laptop, and includes full system control and comprehensive data logging capability. All communication software will be provided with the USB module, and software can also be fully customized to specific application requirements – adding further to the flexibility of the ISYS800.

EXTERNAL CONTROL

The microwave generator uses GaAs solid-state technology operating in class A/B mode to generate microwave power in excess of 20W (regulated).

In this mode and also [swept] mode, the output power can be varied in 5W increments from 0-20W using pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques with power stability maintained within 5% of the set value.

HIGH POWER MICROWAVE GENERATOR

Emblation specializes in the development of custom, novel energy delivery solutions and techniques for both medical and industrial applications. To streamline medical device product development, the ISYS800 generator can be customized to meet medical standards. For custom antenna/applicator designs developed in compliance with ISO90001 or ISO13485, contact us today.

CUSTOM SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Medical research – hyperthermia/ablation research

Microwave measurement – material analysis (moisture), test & measurement, antenna measurements, wireless communication research

Microwave chemistry – green organic chemistry, solvent free reactions, high speed chemistry, drug development

Manufacturing – polymer curing, material heating and drying, ceramics testing, microwave plasma

Food science – material analysis (moisture, salinity, density)

Potential Applications for the ISYS800 include:

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Emblation MicrowaveForrester Lodge, Inglewood, Alloa

Scotland, UK FK10 2HUTel: +44 (0) 1259 236132

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Product Summary

Power Supply

ISYS800

Output Impedance 50Ω nominal

Output Power 0-20W (5W increments)

RF Output SMA female - 50Ω

Voltage supply 100-240Vac 50-60Hz

Dimensions

Width x Height x Depth 300 x 85 x 275mm(11.8 x 3.3 x 10.8 inch)

Table 1 ISYS800 Product Summary