Research Article

Development of a Novel Switched-Mode 2.45 GHz Microwave Multiapplicator Ablation System

Table 1

Characteristics of the high power SP4T switching unit.

ParameterTypicalLimit

Frequency (GHz) 2.45ISM band
VSWR1.13 : 1<1.4 : 1
Insertion loss (dB)0.4<0.6
Power handling capability (W)100<150
Switching time (S)200500