Get GHz output from inverter for high frequency transformer

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@mohammadsx369

Joined Aug 19, 2024
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Hello, I have a microwave inverter circuit and I want to output from it for my high frequency transformer and remove the extra parts that are not related to the inverter from the main microwave circuit. Now, what do I need to use the inverter?
 

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
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Gigahertz and transformers do not really play nice with each other. OTOH developing any appreciable amount of power at those frequencies is also problematical. Why not tell us what you're trying to do, and we might be able to see a path forward.
 

schmitt trigger

Joined Jul 12, 2010
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I believe that the TS is confused by the GHz energy generated by the magnetron (the actual heating energy) to the inverter’s switching frequency used to convert the 50/60 Hz powerline to the HVDC required to power the magnetron.
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
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The inverter powering the magnetron does seem to operate above the audible frequencies, quite a few Kilo-hertz. But the rectifier scheme seems a bit different. And the control scheme is not at all clear.
 

sparky 1

Joined Nov 3, 2018
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An inverter microwave oven differs from a traditional microwave oven.
A traditional microwave transformer converts line voltage to high voltage for a magnetron.
It is the magnetron output that is deadly. There are persons in hospitals that suffer as a result
of experimenting like that. It is never advisable to expose yourself to harmful radiation.
 

sparky 1

Joined Nov 3, 2018
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An inverter microwave oven uses different technology. The post does not state the purpose.
It is not clear that a microwave oven magnetron experiment regarding a part specifically the "microwave inverter" to HF coils
using GHz frequency because there are easier ways to derive harmonics. The post sites enough parts to identify it as a microwave oven rather than radio equipment. Because of the questionable nature and potentially harmful, I give no further details about circuits. Comparison just leads to more questions.
 
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MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
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Ian0, THANK YOU for providing that informative link. I have acquired such a Panasonic inverter from a damaged MWO, and while the appearance is different the functionality should be similar.
I see that, as I had guessed, the inverter supply uses a voltage double type output.
I also see that given the control scheme variable power arrangement, it is rather unlikely that the supply can be operated without connections to the control board.
AND we should note that the inverter frequency is many KILOHERTZ, far from the gigahertz range assumed by the TS.
 
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