Feedback system to automatically couple microwave energy into an applicator
US6054696A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B40/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microwave processing system comprising a microwave applicator and a microwave source. A microwave source generates a microwave field at an output frequency. A frequency of the microwave field in the elongated chamber and the output frequency of the microwave source are matched through the use of controlled feedback of critical material and process parameters.
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