915 MHz High-Power Microwave Generators
SDACME supplies magnetron-based continuous-wave 915 MHz microwave generator systems for high-power industrial equipment, OEM integration and project-based process systems.
Current published model routes include 25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW, with a 30 kW project-configured option available after technical review. Power selection should be evaluated together with the application, waveguide interface, reflected-power conditions, cooling, site electrical supply, controls and destination country.
What Is a 915 MHz Microwave Generator?
A 915 MHz microwave generator converts electrical input power into controlled high-power microwave energy for delivery into an applicator, process chamber or other engineered load. SDACME’s current 915 MHz range uses continuous-wave magnetron technology for high-power industrial equipment, OEM integration and project-based systems.
Built for Project-Level Microwave Integration
At high microwave power, the source should be evaluated as part of the complete equipment rather than selected from rated kW alone.
Microwave power, waveguide routing, reflected-power conditions, cooling capacity, site electrical supply and control interfaces should be reviewed together before the final configuration is confirmed.
Continuous-Wave Operation
Magnetron-based high-power microwave source architecture.
25–100 kW Product Routes
25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW available model routes, plus a 30 kW project configuration.
System-Level Engineering
RF, electrical, cooling and control interfaces are evaluated together.
From Site Power to the Process Load
The exact supply scope depends on the selected model, RF arrangement and project requirements.
Power & Control
Electrical conversion, high-voltage supply, operating control and protection functions.
Microwave Head
Magnetron and microwave-generating structure produce the high-power RF output.
RF Delivery Path
Isolation, reflected-power handling, monitoring and waveguide components as required.
Applicator / Load
Customer or project equipment connected at the agreed microwave interface.
Confirm 915 MHz Suitability Before Final Selection
Frequency allocation and equipment requirements vary by region. The destination country and intended application should therefore be confirmed before a 915 MHz system configuration is finalized.
Compare 25 kW, 30 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW
Use rated power as the first screening point, then confirm the complete 915 MHz configuration from the load, waveguide interface, reflected-power conditions, cooling system, site electrical supply and control requirements.
Exact output range, frequency tolerance, dimensions, cooling requirements and communication functions are confirmed for the selected model or project configuration.
25 kW 915 MHz Microwave Generator
A 25 kW rated-power route for industrial equipment, OEM integration and project systems requiring a lower power class within the 915 MHz high-power family.
- Waveguide and flange interface
- Cooling-water requirements
- Control and communication interface
- Site electrical and installation conditions
30 kW Project Configuration
RF, electrical, cooling, mechanical and control details are defined during technical review.
A 30 kW 915 MHz option can be evaluated when the project requires this power class and the final configuration is defined from the actual equipment and site conditions.
- Application and target microwave power
- Load, chamber or applicator information
- Waveguide / flange requirements
- Cooling, controls and site-power data
75 kW 915 MHz Microwave Generator
A high-power configuration for industrial and OEM systems requiring project-level RF, electrical, cooling and control integration.
100 kW 915 MHz Microwave Generator
High-Power Project Integration
A 100 kW rated-power route for high-power systems where site utilities, RF integration, cooling and installation conditions require detailed review.
- Available electrical capacity
- Cooling-system capacity
- Waveguide and RF arrangement
- Controls, protection and installation scope
Four Questions Help Narrow the Power Route
What Microwave Power Is Required?
Provide the target power or rated power of the existing microwave source.
What Receives the Microwave Energy?
Describe the load, applicator, chamber, process system or existing equipment.
How Will the RF System Connect?
Provide the BJ9 / waveguide arrangement, flange orientation and existing RF components.
Can the Site Support This Power Level?
Electrical capacity and cooling conditions should be confirmed before final configuration.
How to Choose the Right 915 MHz Power Level
Choosing between 25 kW, a 30 kW project configuration, 75 kW and 100 kW requires more than comparing rated power. The microwave source should match the equipment, load, RF path, cooling system, electrical supply and control architecture as a complete system.
Rated kW Is a Starting Point — Not the Final Specification
A higher-power microwave generator is not automatically the correct choice. Final selection depends on how the microwave energy is generated, delivered, coupled into the load and managed during actual equipment operation.
What Should Be Confirmed Before Selecting the Power Class?
These inputs allow the first technical review to move beyond a simple frequency-and-kW comparison.
Confirm the 915 MHz Design Basis
Confirm that the equipment or project is intended for the 915 MHz family and provide the destination country for regional suitability review.
Define the Target Microwave Power
Use the existing generator rating, equipment design, applicator requirement or project power target to establish the initial power class.
Describe the Load or Process Equipment
Explain what receives the microwave energy and whether the system operates in batch, continuous or another equipment-specific operating mode.
Confirm the Waveguide Interface
Review the BJ9 / waveguide route, flange geometry, orientation, transitions and available installation space before the microwave source is finalized.
Review Reflected-Power Conditions
The RF path and load should be reviewed for reflected power and for any project requirement involving isolation, monitoring, tuning or water-load components.
Define the Control Interface
Identify the required local operation, remote start/stop, PLC communication, interlocks and equipment-level control functions.
Confirm Cooling Capacity
Current published high-power configurations use water cooling. The available chiller or plant cooling conditions should be reviewed for the selected model.
Check Site Electrical Capacity
Confirm the available input voltage, frequency, electrical capacity, protection and grounding before the final high-power configuration is selected.
From Application Requirement to Generator Configuration
Use the Power Class to Start the Discussion
These routes are for preliminary screening only. Final configuration remains dependent on the complete project requirements.
Published Model Route
Start here when the equipment design or existing system points to the 25 kW rated-power class.
View 25 kW →Project Configuration
Use this route when the project requires approximately this power class and the configuration needs engineering review.
Discuss 30 kW →High-Power Published Model
A documented high-power route for industrial and OEM systems requiring detailed RF and utility integration.
View 75 kW →High-Power Published Model
Start here when the equipment or project design requires the 100 kW rated-power class.
View 100 kW →What Should You Send for Initial Model Selection?
A useful first inquiry does not require a complete engineering specification. Start with the information already available from your machine or project.
Send Your Equipment Data for Technical Screening
We can review the initial 25 kW, 30 kW project, 75 kW or 100 kW route from your application, interfaces and site conditions.
What Is Included in a 915 MHz Microwave Generator System?
A high-power microwave source is more than a rated-kW power cabinet. The complete installation typically combines electrical power conversion, microwave generation, RF delivery, reflected-power management, control, cooling and the customer’s process equipment.
Power Cabinet and Microwave Head Form the Core Source
The core microwave-generator package normally combines the electrical power and control section with the microwave-generating head and the required interconnections between them.
The RF path beyond the microwave head is then configured around the selected model, process equipment and project requirements. Waveguide routing, reflected-power handling and auxiliary RF components therefore need to be confirmed rather than assumed from frequency and rated power alone.
Electrical power conversion, operating control, monitoring and protection functions.
Magnetron-based source assembly that generates the 915 MHz microwave output.
Required connections between the cabinet, microwave head and agreed equipment interfaces.
High-Power Microwave System Architecture
The final RF component list and interface arrangement are defined from the selected generator and project.
Site Electrical Supply
Customer facility power provided at the agreed voltage, frequency and electrical capacity.
Site SidePower & Control Cabinet
Converts and manages electrical power while providing operating control and protection.
Generator CoreMicrowave Head
Magnetron-based assembly generates the high-power 915 MHz microwave energy.
Generator CoreRF Delivery & Protection
Project-configured waveguide and reflected-power handling components connect the source to the load.
Project ScopeApplicator / Chamber
Industrial process equipment receives and couples microwave energy into the actual process load.
Process SideWhat Can Be Included in the Project Supply?
The quotation should define the actual boundary for each project rather than relying on a generic package name.
Microwave Source Package
- Power and control cabinet
- Microwave-generating head
- Required cabinet-to-head connections
- Model-specific operating and protection functions
RF Delivery Components
- Waveguide sections and transitions
- Reflected-power handling components
- Monitoring components where required
- Tuning or load components when included in the design
Interface Coordination
- RF interface review
- Local / remote control requirements
- Equipment interlock coordination
- Installation-data review before configuration
Process Equipment and Site Utilities Must Be Defined Separately
The process equipment receiving the microwave energy should be identified during selection.
Voltage, frequency, available capacity, grounding and installation conditions should be confirmed.
Chiller or plant cooling conditions must match the selected high-power configuration.
Available space, equipment layout, waveguide route and maintenance access should be reviewed.
Send the Existing Equipment Layout When Available
For a new OEM project or retrofit, drawings and photographs help define the RF interface and actual supply boundary before quotation.
Review the Microwave Interface Before Equipment Integration
The microwave output interface is a critical part of a high-power 915 MHz installation. Current published 25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW model routes use BJ9 as the output-interface reference, while the final flange geometry, orientation and RF arrangement should be confirmed for the selected model and project.
BJ9 Is an Interface Reference — Not a Complete Compatibility Check
A matching frequency and waveguide designation are only the beginning of an integration review. Mechanical connection, flange details, microwave-head orientation, waveguide routing and the equipment-side coupling arrangement should also match the actual installation.
This becomes especially important when the generator is being integrated into an existing chamber, applicator or high-power microwave line.
Used on the current published 25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW model routes.
Connection dimensions and mechanical details should be checked for the selected configuration.
The route from microwave head to process load should be evaluated as a complete assembly.
Six Points to Confirm Before Finalizing the RF Connection
These checks are useful for both new OEM equipment and existing-source replacement projects.
Waveguide & Flange
Confirm the waveguide reference, flange geometry, bolt pattern and mechanical connection at the microwave output.
Microwave-Head Direction
Check how the microwave head is positioned relative to the equipment and whether the proposed orientation matches the available installation space.
Waveguide Route
Review the distance, bends, transitions, support points and service access between the source and process equipment.
Applicator / Chamber Coupling
Confirm how microwave energy enters the chamber, applicator or load rather than treating the generator flange as the end of the RF design.
Reflected-Power Conditions
Consider reflected microwave energy during startup, process changes and abnormal-load conditions when defining the RF protection arrangement.
RF Components & Monitoring
Confirm whether isolation, water-load, tuning, monitoring or other RF components are required in the agreed project configuration.
Microwave Energy Should Be Reviewed Across the Complete RF Chain
Isolation, monitoring, tuning, water-load and waveguide components are selected according to the model and project scope.
Check the Microwave Head from More Than One Direction
Interface review should include the complete physical arrangement around the microwave head. Rear-side connections, cooling lines, electrical connections, mounting position and maintenance access can affect how the source fits into an existing machine.
For retrofit projects, clear photographs and drawings from several directions can significantly improve the first compatibility review.
New OEM Equipment and Existing-System Replacement Need Different Data
Designing the RF Path Around New Equipment
When developing new machinery, the generator and RF path can be reviewed together with the chamber, equipment layout, control architecture and available utilities.
- Equipment layout and target source location
- Chamber or applicator interface
- Waveguide route and support
- Reflected-power management
- Cooling and electrical interfaces
- Equipment control and safety interlocks
Checking Compatibility Before Replacement
A replacement should not be selected from 915 MHz and rated kW alone. The existing mechanical, RF, electrical, cooling and control interfaces should be compared first.
- Existing generator model and nameplate
- Waveguide and flange photographs
- Dimensions and mounting arrangement
- Input power and cooling data
- Control / I/O requirements
- Current RF components and chamber connection
Six Files or Data Points Make the Review Faster
You do not need a complete engineering package for the first discussion. Send whatever information is already available from the equipment.
Control the Microwave Source and Coordinate the Complete Machine
High-power microwave operation depends on the generator, RF path, cooling system and customer equipment working together. Local operation, communication, status monitoring, alarms, interlocks and protective responses should therefore be reviewed as part of the complete 915 MHz system configuration.
Match the Generator Control to Your Equipment Architecture
The selected control package should define how the generator is started, stopped, adjusted and permitted to operate, as well as how status and fault information are exchanged with the customer’s equipment.
Current high-power configurations support local or communication-based operation according to model. The documented 75 kW configuration provides local HMI operation and RS485 communication.
Generator commands, power setting, status and fault information.
RS485 is documented for the current 75 kW high-power configuration.
Generator operation can be coordinated with agreed machine permissives.
Define What the Generator and Customer PLC Need to Exchange
Exact displayed parameters, commands, communication details and signal lists are confirmed for the selected model and project.
Start, Stop & Power Setting
Local operator controls can provide generator commands, power adjustment, operating status and fault information according to model configuration.
Customer Control Interface
Define the required communication method, commands, monitored data and controller relationship before integrating the microwave source.
Operating Status
Ready, operating, standby, alarm and fault states can be coordinated with the customer equipment according to the selected control package.
Alarm & Fault Information
Fault information helps operators identify electrical, thermal, cooling, RF or equipment-interlock conditions that prevent normal operation.
Forward / Reflected Power
Forward and reflected microwave-power monitoring can be included where the selected RF configuration contains the required monitoring components.
Equipment Permissives
Generator operation can be linked to agreed cooling, chamber, RF and equipment conditions so that the microwave source operates within the machine sequence.
Local HMI, Generator Controller and Customer Equipment
Monitor the Conditions That Matter to High-Power Operation
Protection thresholds, shutdown actions and recovery logic remain specific to the selected generator configuration.
Water-Flow Conditions
Cooling-water conditions can form part of the generator permissive and protective logic.
Temperature Conditions
Temperature monitoring helps protect the microwave head and electrical power components.
Electrical Protection
Electrical operating conditions and faults form part of the high-power generator protection strategy.
Arc Conditions
Arc-related protection can be included according to the selected generator and RF configuration.
Reflected-Power Management
Reflected microwave energy should be reviewed with the RF isolation, monitoring and equipment-load conditions.
Safety Interlocks
Generator operating permission should be coordinated with the agreed machine and process-equipment conditions.
Reflected Power Is a System Condition — Not Only a Generator Setting
Reflected microwave energy is affected by the load, chamber or applicator, coupling conditions and RF transmission path. Monitoring and protective logic should therefore be reviewed together with the complete microwave system.
Documented Functions on the 75 kW Configuration
Local HMI operation is documented for the 75 kW configuration.
RS485 communication is documented for this high-power configuration.
Generator status and fault information form part of the high-power control architecture.
Electrical, temperature, water-flow and arc-related protections are documented.
Communication registers, exact protection thresholds, response times and recovery logic are confirmed for the selected generator configuration.
Tell Us How the Generator Must Communicate with Your Machine
For a new OEM system or replacement project, provide the control relationship required between the microwave source and your equipment.
Prepare the Site for a High-Power 915 MHz Microwave Generator
High-power microwave integration requires the generator, cooling system, electrical supply and installation layout to be reviewed together. Before final model selection, confirm the available cooling capacity, site electrical conditions, equipment location and service access.
Confirm Cooling Capacity Before the Generator Is Finalized
Current published high-power 915 MHz configurations use water cooling. The cooling system must support the selected microwave generator under the actual operating and site conditions.
Required flow, pressure, temperature conditions and heat-rejection capacity should be confirmed for the selected model. A single cooling value should not be assumed across every 25–100 kW configuration.
Confirm whether the project uses a dedicated chiller or an available plant cooling-water system.
Cooling-water connections and operating conditions should match the selected generator configuration.
Cooling status can form part of the generator permissive and protective control logic.
Confirm the Available Electrical Supply Before Quotation
Input requirements vary by generator configuration. Provide actual site data instead of assuming one universal supply voltage for the complete 915 MHz series.
Voltage
Provide the available site input voltage so the electrical configuration can be reviewed.
Supply Frequency
Confirm the local electrical-supply frequency together with the available incoming power conditions.
Available Electrical Capacity
Verify that the facility can support the complete generator and required auxiliary-system electrical demand.
Upstream Protection
Incoming distribution and protective arrangements should be coordinated with the selected equipment.
Grounding
Confirm suitable protective grounding as part of the site electrical and equipment installation.
Power Connection Route
Review incoming cable routing and connection space together with cabinet location and installation access.
Plan the Cabinet, Microwave Head and RF Path as One Installation
The power cabinet, microwave head and process equipment may occupy different positions. Cable routing, cooling lines, microwave-head location, waveguide path and maintenance access should therefore be considered together.
Power & Control Cabinet
Position the cabinet where electrical connection and service access can be maintained.
Cable & Control Routing
Confirm the connection route between the cabinet, microwave head and customer equipment.
Microwave Head
Position the microwave head according to the RF output direction and mechanical arrangement.
Waveguide Path
Coordinate waveguide routing, RF components, supports and maintenance access.
Process Equipment
Confirm the final chamber or applicator interface at the process side.
Eight Site Conditions to Confirm Before Final Configuration
Early confirmation of installation conditions reduces interface changes later in the equipment-integration process.
Provide the available cabinet and microwave-head installation area.
Allow access for inspection, connections and routine maintenance.
Confirm routing space, supports, transitions and process connection.
Define supply and return routing between cooling equipment and generator components.
Confirm the incoming supply and connection route to the power cabinet.
Provide relevant operating-environment information for the planned installation area.
Identify machine conditions that must permit or inhibit microwave operation.
Avoid layouts that restrict access to the cabinet, microwave head or RF components.
Utilities and RF Integration Must Be Reviewed Together
New OEM Systems and Retrofit Projects Need Different Checks
Design Utilities Around the Complete Microwave System
For a new machine, the generator, cooling system, electrical distribution and equipment layout can be coordinated before the final mechanical design is fixed.
- Target power and generator route
- Cabinet and microwave-head positions
- Chiller or plant cooling arrangement
- Site input power
- Waveguide route
- Control and interlock architecture
Compare Existing Utilities Before Selecting the Replacement
Existing electrical and cooling systems should not be assumed to suit a new microwave generator simply because nominal frequency and microwave power are similar.
- Existing generator nameplate
- Current input electrical data
- Existing cooling-system information
- Cabinet and head dimensions
- Current cable and pipe routes
- Existing control interfaces
Send Your Available Utilities and Installation Conditions
These basic site inputs help determine whether the initial generator configuration fits the electrical, cooling and mechanical conditions of the project.
Where Can a High-Power 915 MHz Microwave Generator Be Integrated?
High-power 915 MHz microwave generators can serve as the microwave source inside industrial heating, drying, plasma, advanced-material and custom OEM equipment. Generator selection should be coordinated with the load, applicator or chamber, RF path, target power, control architecture, cooling system and installation conditions.
Three Main Routes for High-Power 915 MHz Integration
The microwave generator provides the source power; the complete equipment determines how that energy is delivered to the process.
Industrial Heating & Drying
A 915 MHz microwave source can be evaluated for industrial equipment designed for microwave heating, drying, dehydration and related thermal-processing applications.
- What material or load receives the microwave energy?
- Is the equipment batch, continuous or conveyor-based?
- What microwave power is required by the process design?
- How is the applicator or chamber connected to the RF path?
Semiconductor & Advanced-Material OEM Systems
High-power microwave generators can be considered as microwave-source subsystems for specialized material-processing equipment where the OEM defines the chamber, process environment, RF coupling and operating sequence.
- What process chamber or reactor will use the source?
- What microwave power range is required?
- What RF interface is used at the equipment side?
- What control and interlock signals are required?
High-Power Plasma & Custom OEM Equipment
915 MHz high-power microwave sources can also be evaluated for plasma-generation and custom OEM systems where the machine designer requires a high-power magnetron source integrated with a dedicated RF and process architecture.
- What plasma source or process chamber is being used?
- How will reflected microwave energy be managed?
- What waveguide and coupling arrangement is required?
- How will the source interface with the equipment controller?
Common Ways the Microwave Source Enters an Industrial System
The chamber, applicator and process equipment are selected or engineered around the application.
Drying & Moisture Removal
Microwave sources can be integrated into equipment designed for drying or moisture-removal processes where the applicator and material-handling system are engineered for the target load.
Industrial Microwave Heating
High-power generator configurations can be evaluated for industrial microwave-heating equipment according to the process load, chamber and required power route.
Advanced-Material Equipment
Specialized materials equipment may use the generator as an RF power subsystem while the OEM defines the process chamber and microwave-coupling architecture.
Semiconductor-Related Systems
For semiconductor-related process equipment, generator selection should be based on the actual chamber, RF architecture, controls and operating conditions.
Microwave Plasma Systems
Plasma equipment can require a dedicated RF path, reflected-power strategy and equipment-level control sequence around the selected microwave source.
OEM Microwave Platforms
Equipment manufacturers can integrate the generator into custom microwave platforms when electrical, RF, cooling, mechanical and control interfaces are defined during system design.
From Microwave Source to Process Load
Application performance is created by the complete microwave system. The generator supplies microwave power, while the RF path, applicator or chamber and process load determine how that power is coupled into the equipment.
Seven Questions Help Define the Right Generator Route
These inputs help move the discussion from a general application name to an actual equipment configuration.
Describe whether the system is for heating, drying, plasma, material processing or another microwave-based operation.
Provide the material, process medium or chamber condition that receives microwave energy.
State the target microwave power or the existing source rating for replacement projects.
Describe the chamber, reactor, applicator or equipment-side microwave interface.
Provide the existing or proposed waveguide, flange and coupling arrangement.
Define local operation, PLC communication, permissives and required equipment interlocks.
Provide the destination country together with available site power and cooling conditions.
Match Power to the Equipment — Not Just the Application Category
Power selection depends on the process design, load, applicator or chamber, operating mode, RF conditions and available utilities. The same application category can use different generator power levels in different machines.
Evaluate against the actual process power and interface requirements.
Discuss the intended equipment and technical requirements before selection.
A higher-power route for systems whose equipment design requires this power class.
Final configuration depends on the complete application and installation requirements.
Two System-Level Factors to Review Before Final Selection
Frequency selection and process performance both extend beyond the microwave generator itself.
Evaluate 915 MHz as Part of the Complete RF System
Frequency affects the microwave source, RF components, waveguide system, applicator or chamber design and destination-country requirements. When an existing process uses another microwave frequency, the source and RF path should be reviewed together before selecting a 915 MHz configuration.
Process Performance Depends on the Complete Microwave System
Heating rate, drying performance, temperature uniformity, plasma behavior, throughput and material response depend on the generator, applicator or chamber, RF coupling, load characteristics and process conditions. Generator selection should therefore be evaluated together with the complete process equipment.
Send the Process and Equipment Information You Already Have
A short application description, equipment drawing or existing-source photograph can provide enough information to begin the first generator-selection discussion.
Integrate a New 915 MHz Source or Review an Existing System for Replacement
High-power 915 MHz microwave projects generally follow one of two routes: integration into new OEM equipment or replacement of an existing microwave source. In both cases, generator selection should consider the electrical, RF, mechanical, control and cooling interfaces of the complete machine.
New OEM Microwave Generator Integration
For new equipment, the microwave source can be reviewed together with the process chamber or applicator, RF path, machine controls, cooling arrangement and available installation space.
Describe the material, plasma, chamber or applicator using microwave energy.
Define the required power class or initial engineering target.
Review waveguide, flange, coupling, RF components and routing.
Define local operation, communication, permissives and interlocks.
Confirm electrical supply, cooling capacity and installation conditions.
Clarify which generator and RF components are required within the quoted system.
Existing Generator Replacement & Retrofit
For an existing microwave system, begin with the installed generator and interface data. This helps identify which parts of the current machine may remain compatible and which interfaces may require modification.
Send the current model, nameplate and available technical information.
Confirm operating frequency, rated microwave power and input supply.
Provide cabinet dimensions, microwave-head dimensions and mounting information.
Send flange photographs, dimensions, orientation and existing RF-path information.
Identify remote commands, communication, status signals and machine interlocks.
Provide cooling information and explain the reason for replacement or upgrade.
Compare the Complete Interface — Not Frequency and kW Alone
Six interface groups help determine how much adaptation may be required when replacing an existing microwave source.
Electrical
Input voltage, frequency, available capacity, grounding, protection and connection method.
RF Interface
Waveguide, flange geometry, output direction, RF components and reflected-power handling.
Mechanical
Cabinet size, microwave-head dimensions, mounting, orientation and service space.
Control
Local control, remote commands, communication, alarms and machine interlocks.
Cooling
Cooling source, capacity, connections, pipe routing and operating conditions.
System Scope
Existing RF components, required adapters, customer-supplied equipment and project scope.
Photographs Can Start the First Retrofit Discussion
Complete engineering drawings are useful, but they are not necessary for the first review. Clear photographs of the current generator, nameplate, waveguide connection and installation arrangement can help identify the main interface questions.
- Frequency
- Existing value
- Rated Power
- Existing value
- Input Supply
- Site data
- Model
- Current source
From Requirement Review to Final Project Configuration
A structured review helps clarify the power route, interfaces and system scope before final equipment selection.
Requirement Intake
Application, country, power and project objective.
Power Route
Review the appropriate 915 MHz power configuration.
Interface Review
Electrical, RF, mechanical, controls and cooling.
Define Scope
Generator, project RF components and customer interfaces.
Configuration
Confirm the proposed technical and commercial configuration.
Order Confirmation
Confirm agreed interfaces, testing and documentation.
Define the Required Test Scope Before Delivery
Testing requirements should be coordinated with the selected generator configuration and project scope. This may include functional checks, operating-status verification and agreed interface or acceptance items.
For OEM projects, discussing the acceptance requirements before the final configuration is confirmed helps align the generator, controls, RF interfaces and project documentation.
Confirm agreed generator operating and control functions.
Review relevant RF, electrical, cooling and control interfaces.
Define required project-specific verification before delivery.
Confirm Technical Documents with the Selected Configuration
The required technical-document package depends on the selected model, project interfaces and agreed delivery scope. Confirm documentation requirements during the technical review.
Mechanical, electrical and RF information required for integration.
Required control and communication information according to configuration.
Testing and acceptance items defined by the confirmed project scope.
Documentation supplied according to the agreed equipment configuration.
Prepare the Microwave Head and System Components for Delivery
High-power microwave projects can include separate cabinets, microwave heads, cables and RF components. Packaging and delivery preparation should follow the actual equipment configuration and agreed supply scope.
Before shipment, confirm the equipment list, interface documentation and installation information required by the receiving engineering team.
Send the Information Available for Your Project
You do not need to identify the exact generator model before contacting us. Start with your application requirements or the existing microwave-source information.
Technical Questions About 915 MHz High-Power Microwave Generators
Direct answers to common questions about power selection, BJ9 waveguide interfaces, cooling, controls, OEM integration and replacement of existing 915 MHz microwave sources.
High-power microwave source platform for industrial and OEM integration.
Published models plus a project-configured 30 kW route.
Current high-power generator configurations use magnetron sources.
New-machine integration and existing-source review.
01 What is a 915 MHz microwave generator?
A 915 MHz microwave generator is the microwave-power source used inside industrial or OEM equipment. A typical source package combines the power and control cabinet, microwave head, magnetron, controls and required connections.
The complete project may also include selected RF components such as waveguide, isolation, monitoring or other integration hardware according to the agreed system scope.
02 What 915 MHz microwave-generator power levels are available?
Current high-power selection routes include published 25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW models, together with a project-configured 30 kW route.
The appropriate power level should be selected from the actual process, chamber or applicator, RF conditions, control requirements, cooling capacity and site utilities.
03 Is the 30 kW version a standard published model?
The 30 kW route is treated as a project-configured option rather than an independent published model on this page. Its interfaces and technical configuration should therefore be reviewed against the specific project requirements.
04 Do 915 MHz microwave generators use BJ9 waveguide?
BJ9 is used as the microwave-output interface reference on the current published 25 kW, 75 kW and 100 kW model routes.
BJ9 alone does not confirm full compatibility. Final flange geometry, orientation, waveguide route, RF components and equipment-side coupling should still be checked for the selected model and installation.
05 Can a 915 MHz generator replace my existing microwave source?
It can be evaluated for replacement, but compatibility should be checked across the electrical, RF, mechanical, control and cooling interfaces of the existing machine.
For the first review, send the existing generator nameplate, equipment photographs, waveguide and flange details, dimensions, site electrical data, cooling information and control requirements.
06 Are 915 MHz and 2450 MHz microwave generators interchangeable?
Frequency selection affects the microwave source, waveguide system, RF components, applicator or chamber and the overall equipment design.
Equipment designed around another microwave frequency should therefore be reviewed as a complete RF system before changing to a 915 MHz source.
07 What control options are available for a 915 MHz generator?
High-power configurations can support local operation and communication-based integration according to the selected model and project.
The documented 75 kW configuration includes local HMI operation and RS485 communication. Exact communication data, commands, signals and interlocks are confirmed for the ordered configuration.
08 Are high-power 915 MHz microwave generators water-cooled?
Current published high-power configurations use water cooling. Cooling capacity, supply and return conditions, connection arrangement and related operating requirements should be confirmed for the selected generator.
A single water-flow, pressure or inlet-temperature value should not be applied to the complete 25–100 kW range.
09 Does the microwave generator include the process chamber or applicator?
The microwave generator is primarily the microwave-source subsystem. The customer or equipment OEM generally provides the process chamber, applicator or complete process machine unless these items are specifically included in the quoted scope.
Project-specific RF components and integration hardware can be discussed separately when defining the complete supply boundary.
10 What information is needed to select a 915 MHz microwave generator?
Start with the application, destination country, target or existing microwave power, chamber or load, waveguide and flange information, reflected-power conditions, site electrical supply, cooling capacity and required control interface.
For retrofit projects, photographs, dimensions and the existing generator nameplate are especially useful.
11 Can a 915 MHz microwave generator be used in any country?
Microwave-frequency and industrial RF requirements can vary by country or region. The destination country should therefore be provided during project selection so the intended frequency and installation can be reviewed against the applicable local requirements.
Send Your Application or Existing Generator Information
For a new OEM system, describe the process, target power, chamber and site conditions. For replacement projects, send the existing nameplate, equipment photographs and interface information.
Request a 915 MHz Microwave Generator Configuration
Tell us what the microwave source needs to connect to. For a new OEM system, provide your application and equipment requirements. For a retrofit project, send the existing generator and interface information so the replacement route can be reviewed.
New OEM Integration
Start with the process, target microwave power, chamber or applicator, RF interface, controls and available site utilities.
Retrofit / Replacement
Send the existing generator nameplate, equipment photographs, flange or waveguide details, controls, cooling and electrical information.
Not Sure Which Power Level?
You do not need to choose 25, 30, 75 or 100 kW before contacting us. Provide the project conditions and start with a technical review.
What Should You Include in the RFQ?
Send what you already know. Missing items can be discussed during the technical review.
Heating, drying, plasma, advanced materials, OEM equipment or another microwave process.
Required for frequency and installation-condition review.
Required microwave power or current generator rating.
Confirm whether the project is already designed around 915 MHz or another frequency.
Number of microwave generator systems required for the project.
Describe the applicator, reactor, chamber, material or process equipment.
Provide the proposed or existing RF interface and available drawings or photographs.
Share available information about the RF load, isolation or reflected-power requirements.
Voltage, frequency and available electrical capacity at the installation site.
Available chiller or plant cooling system and known cooling-site conditions.
Local HMI, customer PLC, remote control, communication and interlock requirements.
Generator only or additional RF components, interface support, testing and documentation.
Have Existing Equipment? These Files Can Accelerate the Review
Overall generator, cabinet, microwave head and installation views.
Model, power, frequency and existing equipment identification.
Flange close-ups, dimensions, orientation and RF-path information.
Available installation, interface or equipment drawings.
PLC, communication, commands, signals and interlocks.
Electrical supply, cooling system and installation conditions.
A Practical Engineering Review Before Final Configuration
Understand the process, equipment and project objective.
Screen the appropriate 915 MHz generator route.
Check RF, electrical, mechanical, controls and cooling.
Clarify generator, RF components and customer interfaces.
Confirm the proposed project configuration.
Ready to Review Your Project?
Send your application requirements or existing generator information. We can start from the data you already have and review the appropriate 915 MHz generator route.
