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ID number: BIRRC-P0906.1 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: Historic Physics Collection Artist / Maker: Amperex Title / Object name: Cavity magnetron for microwave oven Object type: Cavity magnetron Place made: North America: USA Date made: Pre 1990 Materials: Metals and ceramics Measurements: 13 x 9.5 x 12.5 cm |
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Cavity magnetron designed to fit end of 20th century domestic microwave cooker. Frequency probably about 2.5 GHz (wavelength 1.2 cm) and power 600 W. Compact design with the magnetic field produced by strong ceramic magnets built close around the anode block. The high voltage supply and cathode heater are in the box at the bottom of the image. There are large fins for air-cooling by an external fan. The microwaves are delivered to the cooking chamber via the metal stub projecting through an insulator from the top of the magnetron. Inscriptions / Translations: Amperex. A North American Philips Co. OM-75 9300 922 10XX0 Made in U.S.A. |
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