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    Fig. 50.6 Functional Block Diagram of A Microwave Oven

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    The block diagram of a microwave oven shows that it uses interlock switches linked to the oven door to prevent the oven from operating when open. A transformer steps down the main voltage and a rectifier converts it to high voltage DC for the magnetron. The controller is a microprocessor that monitors cooking time and power level, activating the microwave generator accordingly via a relay or triac. Safety features include a thermal protector and bleeder capacitor to discharge high voltages when servicing.

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    Fig. 50.6 Functional Block Diagram of A Microwave Oven

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    The block diagram of a microwave oven shows that it uses interlock switches linked to the oven door to prevent the oven from operating when open. A transformer steps down the main voltage and a rectifier converts it to high voltage DC for the magnetron. The controller is a microprocessor that monitors cooking time and power level, activating the microwave generator accordingly via a relay or triac. Safety features include a thermal protector and bleeder capacitor to discharge high voltages when servicing.

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    The block diagram of a microwave oven shows that it uses interlock switches linked to the oven door to prevent the oven from operating when open. A transformer steps down the main voltage and a rectifier converts it to high voltage DC for the magnetron. The controller is a microprocessor that monitors cooking time and power level, activating the microwave generator accordingly via a relay or triac. Safety features include a thermal protector and bleeder capacitor to discharge high voltages when servicing.

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    Fig. 50.6 Functional Block Diagram of A Microwave Oven

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    The block diagram of a microwave oven shows that it uses interlock switches linked to the oven door to prevent the oven from operating when open. A transformer steps down the main voltage and a rectifier converts it to high voltage DC for the magnetron. The controller is a microprocessor that monitors cooking time and power level, activating the microwave generator accordingly via a relay or triac. Safety features include a thermal protector and bleeder capacitor to discharge high voltages when servicing.

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    MICROWAVE OVEN BLOCK DIAGRAM

    The block diagram of a microwave oven is given in Fig. 50.6. The mains
    plug and socket are three-pin earthing type. The fast blow ceramic fuse is
    of 15 A, 250 V. Interlock switches are linked with the oven door. Power
    will be applied to the mains transformer only when the oven door is
    closed. At least one interlock switch is in series with the transformer
    primary, hence even a spot of dirt in the relay or trial, cannot turn the
    oven on when the door is open.

    Fig. 50.6 Functional block diagram of a microwave oven

    There is yet another interlock across the power supply line. It normally
    remains open. If the door alignment is not correct it will be activated,
    putting a short circuit (crowbar) across the line and making the fuse to
    melt. Thus, the microwave oven is a fail safe device.
    The voltage induced in the secondary winding is about 2000 V (rms) at
    250 mA for normal domestic ovens. The transformer also has a tertiary
    winding for the magnetron filament. The high voltage return circuit is
    fastened directly to the chassis through the transformer frame. A half-
    wave doubler configuration is used for the rectifier, with a peak inverse
    voltage of about 12000 V. One end of the diode is connected to the
    chassis.

    The bleeder capacitor (1 μF) should always be discharged before


    touching anything inside when the cover is removed. The high
    value bleeder resistor is slow to discharge; further it may be open.

    The thermal protector is a PTC thermistor. The primary current


    decreases when the temperature rises abnormally. It senses the
    temperature of the magnetron as it is bolted to the magnetron case and
    is so connected electrically that its resistance comes in series with the
    primary circuit.

    The controller is a microprocessor chip with a clock. It is activated by


    key-pad switches and sets the cooking time. It senses the temperature
    and moisture, sets the power levels and runs the display. There are three
    power levels. For HIGH the microwave generator
    remains on continuously; for MEDIUM it remains on for 10 seconds
    and off for 10 seconds; for LOW it remains on for 5 seconds and off for 15
    seconds. The controller activates the microwave generator using either a
    relay or a triac.

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