How can I convert a 50Hz AC Power Source to a 1MHz AC Source?

Question

I know that the electronic ballast can convert the frequency up to a few KHz, but how could I obtain a higher frequency AC source at the MHz Range?

Answer 1

1 MHz is in the MW or AM broadcast band. simply buy a RF transmitter of the required power output. Standard models are available for 1 KW 5 KW 10 KW and 50 KW sizes. The larger transmitters require 3 phase supply power. Putting that into wiring will certainly result in a lot of leakage and radiation which will get the attention of the FCC and other regulatory bodies quickly.

Answer 2

The question that I have is... Why? What device requires a power source operating at a frequency of a megahertz? And AC is usually only a transfer of electricity over far distances. Most devices use DC, so you'd need a power supply designed for the higher frequency, all to have what you originally started with.

If you were able to do it, most likely your wiring wouldn't handle it. As frequency increases, current flow travels more along the outer edge of the conductor, known as 'skin effect'. With less cross-sectional area of the conductor being used, the resistance increases and heat builds up, reducing your transfer of power.

Answer 3

Use the 50Hz AC power source to run a signal generator than can generate signals at that rate. Then run the signal generator through amplifiers to get the signal to whatever power level you want.