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Re:A Linux-powered microwave oven by IshKebab on Thursday February 18, 2016 @05:16AM (#11124783)
The 250W transistors cost £100 each. You probably need a few of them for a microwave. A microwave with these in would cost at least £1k. Probably more, so I think it will be a while.
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Re:A Linux-powered microwave oven by crispyambulance on Thursday February 18, 2016 @09:03AM (#11125745)
It will be a while, yes. The price will plummet as soon as a heavy starts selling products with these components.

Looking at NXP's "RF Cooking" page, it appears they're pushing this stuff with some optimism... (http://www.nxp.com/video/sage-freescales-vision-of-an-intell...)

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