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Research trends in microwave dielectrics and factors affecting their properties: A review

  • Raz Muhammad , Yaseen Iqbal , Carlos Renato Rambo and Hidayatullah Khan
Published/Copyright: May 8, 2014
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International Journal of Materials Research
From the journal International Journal of Materials Research Volume 105 Issue 5

Abstract

Ceramists are constantly looking for materials to be used as dielectric resonators in the telecommunication industry. These applications require materials with ∊r ∼ 4 – 120, Q × f0 > 10 000 GHz and τf ∼ 0 ppm K−1. Additionally, efforts are also underway to lower the sintering temperatures (e. g. ≤ 800 °C) to reduce processing and electrode costs. The simultaneous achievement of all the three properties mentioned above is difficult; nevertheless, some materials have been synthesized fulfilling the criteria for microwave applications. This study is an overview of various studies on materials for possible applications as microwave dielectrics and factors affecting their microwave properties. These factors include crystal structure, defects, fabrication route, and the type and concentration of substituents and additives.

Keywords: Microwave dielectric properties; Functional applications; Dielectric constant; Quality factor; Temperature coefficient of resonant frequency
* Correspondence address, Raz Muhammad, Materials Research Laboratory, Institute of Physics and Electronics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan, Tel.: +92-91-5611212, Fax: +92-91-921-6473, E-mail:

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Received: 2013-04-14
Accepted: 2013-11-26
Published Online: 2014-05-08
Published in Print: 2014-05-13

© 2014, Carl Hanser Verlag, München

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https://doi.org/10.3139/146.111044
Keywords for this article
Microwave dielectric properties; Functional applications; Dielectric constant; Quality factor; Temperature coefficient of resonant frequency

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  9. Effect of Ni-based conversion coating and Ni–P electroless plating on the bonding process of pure Al and AZ31 alloy
  10. Effect of ball milling time on the synthesis of nanocrystalline merwinite via mechanical activation and heat treatment
  11. Structural and magnetic properties of Fe–Al2O3 soft magnetic composites prepared using the sol–gel method
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