Microwave Oven Circuit Diagram and Technical Overview
This document provides a detailed overview of the circuit diagram for a Sanyo microwave oven, identifying key components and their functions. The diagram illustrates the electrical architecture, including power input, control logic, user interface, power supply, and output devices.
Power Input and Safety Features
The system receives AC 120V 60Hz power, which is protected by a primary [fuse]
and a [thermal protector]
. Additional safety mechanisms include a [temperature sensing fuse]
, a [door sensing switch]
, and an [interlock monitor switch]
to ensure safe operation.
Control System and Microcontroller
The central control unit is a microcontroller identified as DT1
. It manages all operational aspects of the microwave oven, processing inputs from the user interface and safety sensors, and controlling various output components. The microcontroller interfaces with numerous pins, indicated by designations such as PD/Pxx
and Pxx/ANS
, and interacts with other integrated circuits like IC11
(potentially an A5844) and specific driver ICs like OTC143X
and OTC114E
.
User Interface Components
The user interacts with the microwave through a panel featuring several input buttons, all connected to the control unit DT1
. These include:
POWER LEVEL
TOTAL DEFROST
QUICK DEFROST
KITCHEN TIMER
ADD 30SEC
POPCORN
START
STOP
CLEAR
OPTION
Power Supply and Voltage Regulation
A complex power supply section generates various DC voltage rails required for the operation of the control system and other components. These rails include critical voltages such as -5V
, -15V
, -21V
, +5.7V
, and OVF
. The power supply utilizes a variety of passive and active components:
- Diodes:
D101 (OTA123Y)
,D102 (IN4002)
,D103
,D104
, and Zener diodes likeZD13
are used for rectification, voltage regulation, and protection. - Capacitors: Numerous capacitors such as
C101 (0.01µF/50V)
,C102 (0.1µF/25V)
,C103 (0.01µF/50V)
,C104 (0.01µF/50V)
,C108 (0.01µF/50V)
,C109 (22kΩ)
,C110 (10µF)
,C111 (4.7kΩ)
,C112 (4.7µF/10V)
,C113 (4.7kΩ)
,C114 (2200µF/25V)
,C253
,C255
,C257
,C260
,C262
,C264
are employed for filtering and energy storage. - Resistors: A wide range of resistors (
Rxxx
) are used for current limiting, voltage division, and biasing. Notable values includeR100 (22kΩ)
,R101 (10kΩ)
,R102 (4.7kΩ)
,R103 (10kΩ)
,R104 (22kΩ)
,R108 (10kΩ)
,R109 (4.7kΩ)
,R110 (330Ω)
,R111 (27Ω)
,R112 (10Ω)
,R113 (3.3kΩ)
,R114 (1kΩ)
,R115 (4.7kΩ)
,R116 (1kΩ)
,R117 (4.7kΩ)
,R121 (4.7kΩ)
,R122 (4.7kΩ)
,R200 (15Ω)
,R201 (20Ω)
,R202 (10Ω)
,R250 (2.2kΩ)
,R251 (12Ω)
,R252 (10kΩ)
,R253 (47Ω)
,R254 (12kΩ)
,R255 (10kΩ)
,R256 (10kΩ)
,R257 (12kΩ)
,R50 (12kΩ)
,R51 (30Ω)
,R52 (10kΩ)
,R53 (47Ω)
,R54 (10kΩ)
,R55 (20kΩ)
,R56 (12kΩ)
. - Integrated Circuits (ICs): Beyond the main microcontroller, ICs such as
A5844
,OTC143X
, andOTC114E
are utilized for specific control and signal processing functions. - Relays: Relays
RL1
andRL2
are used for switching power to various circuits.
Output Devices and High Voltage System
The microwave oven's primary functional components are driven by the control system:
- Magnetron: The core heating element, powered via a
[High Voltage Transformer (H.V. TRANS)]
to achieve the necessary high voltages. - Blower Motor: Responsible for circulating air within the oven cavity.
- Cavity Light: Illuminates the interior for visibility.
- Voltage Transformer: A
[Voltage Transformer (V. TRANS)]
is also indicated in the diagram.
A clock frequency of 4MHZ
is noted, likely associated with the microcontroller's operation.