Two-Component Microwave Ferrite Composition for Low-Field Devices

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Problem

Existing microwave ferrite materials are unsuitable for low-field applications due to high saturation magnetic moments, large linewidths, and high dielectric losses, which limit their performance and reliability in miniaturized microwave communication devices.

Innovation Solution

A two-component microwave ferrite material with a specific composition and preparation method, incorporating elements like Y, Ca, Fe, V, Zr, Gd, and Mn, is developed to achieve a low saturation magnetic moment, small ferromagnetic resonance linewidth, and high Curie temperature, improving stability and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional microwave ferrite materials are used, then high saturation magnetic moment is achieved, but the material is unsuitable for low-field applications and has large linewidth and high dielectric loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuitability for low-field applicationsVSAvoidhigh saturation magnetic moment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the doping amounts of multiple elements (V: 0.1-0.5, Zr: 0.1-0.5, Sn: 0.1-0.5, Mn: 0.05-0.2, Al: 0.1-0.5) to achieve the desired saturation magnetic moment range (1000-1260 Gs) and linewidth (≤18 Oe), transforming the material properties to suit low-field applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite ferrite material system Y3-2a-c-d-eCa2a+c+d+eFe5-a-b-c-d-eV aAlbZrcSndMneO12 by combining multiple dopant elements (V, Zr, Sn, Mn, Al) with the base Y-Ca-Fe ferrite structure, achieving synergistic effects that simultaneously optimize saturation magnetic moment, linewidth, and dielectric loss for low-field microwave applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If high pre-sintering temperature and high sintering temperature are used, then microwave ferrite material with ultra-low loss and small linewidth is achieved, but production cost increases and environmental protection is unfavorable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric loss and linewidth performanceVSAvoidsintering temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the sintering temperature parameter to 1200-1500°C and pre-sintering temperature to 1000-1300°C, balancing the achievement of low dielectric loss (≤5.4×10−4) and small linewidth (≤18 Oe) with energy consumption and production feasibility, avoiding excessively high temperatures while maintaining material performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The resulting material exhibits a ferromagnetic resonance linewidth ≤18 Oe, saturation magnetic moment ≤1260 Gs, dielectric loss ≤5.4×10−4, and Curie temperature ≥260°C, enhancing the stability and reliability of microwave ferrite materials for expanded application in miniaturized communication devices.

Implementation Method 1

a ferromagnetic resonance linewidth ΔH≤18 Oe

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetic resonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

two-component microwave ferrite material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetism: Ferromagnetism

Implementation Method 3

a dielectric loss tgδe≤5.4×10−4

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric loss: Dielectric

Data Source

PatentUS20240067568A1Two-component microwave ferrite material, preparation method therefor and application thereof
Publication Date: 2024.02.29 HENGDIAN GRP DMEGC MAGNETICS CO LTD

AI summary

A two-component microwave ferrite material, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The two-component microwave ferrite material comprises a first microwave ferrite material and a second microwave ferrite material. The preparation method comprises the following steps: (1) mixing a first microwave ferrite material and a second microwave ferrite material according to a formula amount, and then performing wet ball milling to obtain a ball abrasive; (2) drying the ball abrasive, sieving, and granulating; and (3) sequentially forming and sintering the granulated particles obtained in step (2) to obtain a two-component microwave ferrite material.