Magnetron energizing circuit

摘要

Microwave oven with a self-regulating circuit operated from a low voltage a.c. source based upon a substantially constant current transformer and condenser series combination and having a return path for current on alternate half cycles. For defrosting food the magnetron is operated at partial power which is achieved by decreasing the voltage applied to the magnetron. This is done either by increasing the capacitive reactance in series with the secondary of the transformer or by decreasing the secondary voltage. Switching problems are solved by providing the arrangement of the invention at the grounded end of the transformer secondary. The self-regulating circuit is required to be of the type which has one end of the secondary winding grounded.