Why RF is Better

The typical industrial application for RF power utilises a free running oscillator as the power source, but technology has moved on and now we can provide a far superior alternative based on solid-state RF amplifiers as used in the semiconductor industry.

Compared to traditional valve based oscillators, solid state amplifiers have many advantages, including:

• No valve (tube)
• No high voltage power supply
• Small size
• Very precise, repeatable power control
• Analogue and digital remote control and monitoring of the power amplifier
• The 50W matching technique offers great benefits in terms of system efficiency and product repeatability

A key benefit of using transistors rather than valves is that they do not have a finite life meaning greater reliably, reduced down time and corresponding cost savings. And because a solid-state amplifier does not have a valve, power oscillator, filament and high voltage supply, its weight and volume are significantly reduced.

Other important benefits are the data capture and control potential of our solid-state system that allow for real in-line quality control. The additional cycle-by-cycle data capture facility provides the benefit of a traceable record for each product created, often removing the need for destructive test runs thus often reducing material wastage and cost.

The 50W matching technique ensures accurate matching and the optimum transfer efficiency, saving money on both capital equipment and operation.