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

Raz Muhammad; Yaseen Iqbal; Carlos Renato Rambo; Hidayatullah Khan

doi:10.3139/146.111044

Published by De Gruyter May 8, 2014

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

Raz Muhammad , Yaseen Iqbal , Carlos Renato Rambo and Hidayatullah Khan

From the journal International Journal of Materials Research

https://doi.org/10.3139/146.111044

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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 τ_f ∼ 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: razmohammad@upesh.edu.pk

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Received: 2013-04-14

Accepted: 2013-11-26

Published Online: 2014-05-08

Published in Print: 2014-05-13

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

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