Gaffer/Josh,
Yes, I accept that modern microwaves might control their 'power' by
controlling their duty cycle. I did HighPower ACQ Radar in the USArmy
back in
the late '60's. Somehow, I forgot about duty cycle. My bad.
From all the current shares, I will do my calculations based on duty
cycle! I accept that my Klystron/Magnetron must always run at
its' full power when asked to turn on and play.
I think I have it now. Or, I have a usable mental picture now.
Thank you all.
Duncan
On 03/04/2012 10:13, Gaffer wrote:
On Sunday 04 March 2012 04:33:44 Joshua MacCraw wrote:
Traditional microwaves do not actually lower power, they cycle full
on/off in a ratio.
As far as I am aware this is the way that all microwave ovens control
power output even the newer ones that use inverter power supplies.
Basically pulse width modulation, only the newer ovens use much shorter
pulse widths.
I have heard of newer microwaves that do some sort of pulsing(?) to
reduce output.
On Mar 1, 2012 2:16 PM, "DSinc"<[email protected]> wrote:
I have a Panasonic microwave w/10 Power levels (NN-T990SA).
It is rated at 1300W; and, I assume this is the 'P10' setting.
I've gone blind on the net trying to find out if I can do a sort of
linear comprehension of Power Levels P1 through P9. Most of what
I read is culinary (High, Med-High, Medium, Low-Medium, Low). Fine.
I get the focus.
I'd like to know what wattage I may get with, say, P6......... :)
Can I do a simple assignment of Power Level?..........Like each
Power Level<10 is 10% less?
That could be a reasonable estimate. A linear progression of power
levels.
Disclaimer: The unit is old; and, I accept the 1300W rating no
longer is valid. I do not have the tools/equipment to read the
appliance as I use it today.
Wondering?
Duncan
