News

New Microwave Design Set to Cook Up a Storm

The Microwave oven revolutionized the way we prepare comfort food and its initial design has remained largely unchanged more than 50 years on. Currently, Microwaves are powered by radio waves which expose food to a burst of electromagnetic radiation while the turntable spirals around. Even though the technology is fairly efficient, there are limitations resulting in an uneven coverage of heat. I’m sure we’ve all encountered a ready meal which tastes hot and cold at the same time!

Freescale Semiconductor is an American company trying to resolve this problem and invented a prototype based on a solid state source. With this type of frequency, the energy transferred can be targeted allowing for a precise finish every time. Microwaves should now be able to produce succulent food across a wide range of complex techniques. This includes poaching and baking through a convention heating model. Additionally, the device is connected via a wireless network and collects recipes from the internet. The RF power source is much more energy-efficient and consumes less power. Furthermore, the selective heating allows for a longer lifespan and improved cooking times. The diagram below illustrates the difference between this prototype and the current tube source:

The potential for this cooking instrument is huge and I can see foodies and restaurants becoming intrigued by the concept. However, it is still a Microwave and instant, packaged food isn’t the healthiest of options. We rely on fast food due to the roaring pace of modern life and the Microwave acts as a means to acquire energy in a quick fashion. I feel the technology is a superb stride forward but Microwavable food can be perceived as poorly made and not very nutritious.

Thank You Stuff New Zealand for providing us with this information.

John Williamson

Disqus Comments Loading...

Recent Posts

Twitch Now Banning All Content Focusing On Intimate Body Parts

As by now, I'm sure you are aware Twitch has decided to go ahead and…

15 hours ago

Seconds Patch of “Operation Medic Bag” For Payday 3 Released

I doubt many of you have been keeping up with Payday 3 which is understandable…

16 hours ago

MSI Announces SPATIUM M580 FROZR With A Huge Cooler

Today MSI has announced a new Gen 5 SSD, the SPATIUM M580 FROZR which comes…

16 hours ago

LENRUE PC Speakers, USB/USB-C Powered Computer Speakers with Loud Stereo Sound

Stereo and Noiseless - Without any noise! After multiple debugging, suppress static. Become clearer and…

17 hours ago

HP M27f Ultraslim Monitor 27 Inch

PICTURE-PERFECT IMMERSION – Work or play on a monitor that redefines high definition with its…

17 hours ago

Govee LED Light Bars, Smart WiFi RGBIC TV Backlight

Syncs With Your Music: With an internal high-sensitivity mic, Govee Flow Plus LED light bars…

17 hours ago