The RF Energy AllianceThe RF Energy Alliance

Transformative Heating

&

Power Technology

Solid-State RF Energy Technology

What is it? Controlled electromagnetic radiation used to heat items and

power processes.

Why does

it matter?

Solid-state RF energy (S2RFE) is a highly efficient, very

controllable and clean energy source.

Efficiency

S2RFE Lamps

120lm/W

vs.

Fluorescents

70lm/W

Performance

S2RFE Ovens

reduce cook times by 25-75%

Lifespan

S2RFE Generator

>100k hrs

vs.

Tube Magnetrons

± 5K hrs

Classical RF UseMagnetron Drive for Local Heating

Classical RF UseLong-Distance Data Transmission

S2RF As Local Heating

= RF Energy

S2RFE Benefits

Provides precise and even energy distribution

- Fast load conditions feedback to tune RF signal and heating process

- Leverages ISM frequency bands

- Introduces dynamic frequency “hopping” and/or phase shifting

Very reproducible, non-degrading operation

Low voltage electronics

Supports electronics cost baseDialed-in

Precision

Today’s Landscape

Alternative tube-generated RF energy lacks:

Frequency & phase variability

& resolution

Feedback forward & reflected

power

Mass market adoption of S2RFE is impeded by:

Cost

Volume supply base

Load independent power delivery

efficiency

Consistency & repeatability

Design complexity & application

integration

Application Highlights

S2RFE is entering high volume markets, offering alternative revenue

streams to maturing RF power businesses.

CURRENT TRANSITIONING EMERGING POTENTIAL

• Ablation• MRI/NMR• Lasers

• Cooking• Drying• Industrial

Processing

• IndustrialLighting

• Auto Ignition• Auto Lighting

Benefits from higher volume, cost-efficiency, form factor

Benefits from better control, form factor, design freedom

Benefits from higher volume, better control, form factor

Benefits from standardization, reliability, control and form factor

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Market Opportunities

CURRENT TRANSITIONING EMERGING POTENTIAL

• Ablation• MRI/NMR• Lasers

• Cooking• Drying• Industrial

Processing

• IndustrialLighting

• Auto Ignition• Auto Lighting

• >2000 MRIs per year

• Global ablation CAGR of 9.6% (2014-2019)

• US ablation market reach of $295M (2017)

• > 70M microwaves per year (global)

• >10.9M dryers per year (US + EU)

• High-bay lighting market alone will reach $17B (2017)

• > 87M automobiles per year

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• Founded in 2014 by Ampleon, E.G.O., Huber+Suhner, Rogers Corporation

and Whirlpool Corporation, with a mission to:

• Present solid-state RF energy’s true potential as a clean, highly efficient

and controllable heat and power source.

• Build a fast-growing, innovative marketplace around this sustainable

technology, contributing to quality of life across many applications.

• Standardize, promote and educate target audiences in solid-state RF

energy systems as heating and power generators.

RF Energy Value Chain

Active RF Components

Passive RF Components

Laminates

Metal Works

Sub-Modules

Electronic Design

Manufacturing

Assembly

Test

Esthetic Design

System Integration

Application

Suppliers OEMs

Members

Nestec Ltd.

Recent Member Company

Achievements

MACOM exhibits “RF Energy Toolkit”

Miele introduces new Dialog oven

NXP displays automated Frozen Food Defrosting Reference

Design

Organization

Board of Directors

General Technical

Committee

TC1: HPA Team

TC2: System Integration

Value Assessment Team

Assembly Team

Marketing Communications

Committee

Regulations and Standards Committee

RF PA Roadmap: Residential Appliances

Defines current and future power amplifiers modules for

residential solid-state RF energy applications

Demonstrates path to near term market viability

- Cost-competitive with current magnetron solutions

- Specifies over 40 characteristics to increase performance-to-price ration

overtime

First solid-state RF energy industry specification

- Collective effort from representatives from across value chain

Full version available to members only