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RF Energy Alliance Reveals Standardization Roadmap at IMS2015
During the International Microwave Symposium (Booth #1141), the RF
Energy Alliance (RFEA) announced target delivery dates for the RF energy
module architecture guidelines, which include cost reduction and
performance goals. These guidelines that define the RF power amplifier
and subsystem components mark the first steps toward standardizing
solid-state RF energy as a viable heating and power technology.
Simultaneously, RFEA announced three new members: Anaren, MACOM and
Spira Manufacturing Corporation.
Roadmap Notice
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Q4 2015: RF Amplifier Specification
Driven by Technical
Committee 1 that is responsible for improving high power amplifier
(HPA) efficiency and cost. This specification defines amplifier size,
component specifications, cost targets, and paths to efficiencies
greater than 65 percent versus standard HPA modules.
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Q1 2016: System Integration Guidelines
Driven by Technical
Committee 2 that is responsible for overall system architecture and
cost of the remaining subsystem components. This specification defines
the small signal RF generator and controls, power supply units (PSUs),
thermal parameters, module interfaces and system integration
guidelines.
New Members Sharing RFEA's Vision
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Anaren: Innovative leader in microwave and RF technology,
Anaren designs and manufactures complex components and subystems for
the consumer electronics, wireless infrastructure, defense and
satellite markets.
"As a longtime supplier of RF technology
to the defense, space, and wireless sectors-Anaren is excited by the
promise we see in the RF energy space. We're likewise glad to be
participating in its evolution through the RFEA, which affords us
unique market insights, opportunities to network with industry peers,
and a voice in the technical standard and regulatory issue
developments." - HP Ostergaard, Director of Business Development,
Wireless Group, Anaren
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MACOM: Leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave,
millimeter wave and photonic semiconductor products that enable
next-generation Internet and battlefield applications.
"With
our recently announced Gen4 GaN technology, we are able to provide
greater than 70 percent efficiency and 19dB gain at a cost structure
below that of the incumbent technology. We are very proud to be part
of the RF Energy Alliance, and believe that we have the correct
technology, people and partnerships to bring GaN into mainstream
applications such as RF ignition systems, solid-state cooking and
high-lumen plasma lighting." - Mike Ziehl, Vice President of
Marketing, RF and Microwave, MACOM
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Spira Manufacturing Corporation: Leading supplier of quality
engineered Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radiofrequency
Interference (RFI (News - Alert)) shielding products.
About The RF Energy Alliance
The RF Energy Alliance is a non-profit technical association comprised
of companies dedicated to realizing solid-state RF energy's true
potential as a clean, highly efficient and controllable heat and power
source.
Members share the vision of building a fast-growing, innovative
marketplace around the sustainable technology, thereby contributing to
quality of life across many application areas. The Alliance was founded
in September 2014 by E.G.O. Elektro-Gerätebau GmbH, Huber+Suhner, ITW,
NXP Semiconductors, Rogers Corporation (News - Alert) and Whirlpool R&D (an affiliate
company of Whirlpool Corporation). Visit www.rfenergy.org
for more information.
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