Automotive
Is Solid-State RF the Next Energy Source?
Could radio frequency signals become the next major energy source for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications? At the IEEE International Microwave Symposium this week, NXP Semiconductors N.V. is introducing the industry’s first complete RF power transistor portfolio designed specifically for the 2.45-GHz ISM frequency band, enabling RF energy to be used as a clean, highly efficient and controllable heat source.
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##IMAGE_3_R##“From automotive ignition to RF-powered lighting and household appliances, the potential energy savings we could realize using RF power on a societal scale are tremendous,” said Mark Murphy, director of marketing, RF power product line, NXP Semiconductors. “Over the last 10 years, engineers exploring the ways to harness RF energy have had to be content using brute force magnetrons with extremely limited or next to no control – with absolute power level the only parameter they could adjust for industrial, scientific and medical applications. With our new dedicated 2.45-GHz ISM portfolio, we’re providing solid-state RF power transistors that have been optimized for this important frequency band, with a complete set of options for different power levels, control and cost. We look forward to working with our customers as they use RF energy as a cleaner, more efficient and controllable power source for exciting new applications.”
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