Microwave ovens are everywhere, and at the heart of them is a magnetron — a device that creates microwaves. [DiodeGoneWild] tore one apart to show us what was inside and how it works.
The cavity magnetron is a power RF oscillator device ... and it lies at the heart of a domestic microwave oven. They usually need a high-voltage mains transformer and a rectifier to work, but ...
If the breaker isn’t tripped, use a multimeter to test the outlet, or try plugging a lamp ... When a magnetron fails, it can ...