Modern electronic circuit requires compact,multifunctional technology in communication systems.However,it is very difficult due to the limitations in passive component miniaturization and the complication of fabricati...Modern electronic circuit requires compact,multifunctional technology in communication systems.However,it is very difficult due to the limitations in passive component miniaturization and the complication of fabrication process.The bandpass filter is one of the most important passive components in millimeter（mm）-wave communication system,attracting significant interest in three-dimension（3D） miniaturized design,which is few reported.In this paper,a bandpass filter structure using low-temperature co-fired ceramic（LTCC） technology,which is fully integrated in a system-in package（SIP） communication module,is presented for miniaturized and high reliable mm-wave application.The bandpass filter with 3D end-coupled microstrip resonators is implemented in order to achieve a high performance bandwidth characteristic.Specifically,all of the resonators are embedded into different ceramic layers to decrease the insertion loss and enhance the out-of-band rejection performance by optimizing the coupling coefficient and the coupling strength.A fence structure,which is formed by metal-filled via array with the gap less than quarter wavelength,is placed around the embedded bandpass filter to avoid electromagnetic（EM） interference problem in multilayer structure.This structural model is validated through actual LTCC process.The bandpass filter is successfully manufactured by modifying the co-fireablity characteristics,adjusting the sintering profile,releasing the interfacial stress,and reducing the shrinkage mismatch with different materials.Measured results show good performance and agree well with the high frequency EM full wave simulation.The influence of layer thickness and dielectric constant on the frequency response in fabricated process is analyzed,where thicker ceramic sheets let the filter response shift to higher frequency.Moreover,measured S-parameters denote the center frequency is also strongly influenced by the variation of ceramic material＇s dielectric constants.By analyzing the relationship between the characteristics of the ceramic tape and the center frequency of the filter,both theoretical and experimental data are accumulated for broadening application filed.With the coupling resonators embedded into the ceramic layers,the bandpass filter exhibits advantages of small size and high reliability compared to conventional planar filter structure,which makes the bandpass filter suitable for SIP communicational application.展开更多
This paper describes technology of the electromagnetic pump made in a hybrid polymer-ceramic technology. The pumping mechanism is realized with a mutual excitation between an electromagnetic coil and a neodymium magne...This paper describes technology of the electromagnetic pump made in a hybrid polymer-ceramic technology. The pumping mechanism is realized with a mutual excitation between an electromagnetic coil and a neodymium magnet bonded to a flexible membrane. A PDMS （poly（dimethylsiloxane）） material was used to manufacture a membrane sufficient for the presented micropump. A fish trap construction is adapted to the ceramic technology. The bonding process of ceramics and polymer, using plasma oxidation method, is described as well. Moreover, a membrane deflection depending on magnet dimensions and applied voltage was measured.展开更多
The implementation and characteristics of a compact lumped-element three-order low pass filter are presented in this paper. The filter with 120 MHz cut off frequency, as well as more than 20 dB of the attenuation abov...The implementation and characteristics of a compact lumped-element three-order low pass filter are presented in this paper. The filter with 120 MHz cut off frequency, as well as more than 20 dB of the attenuation above 360 MHz frequency band is successfully manufactured in an LTCC substrate with 40 pm layer thickness. The overall size of the filter is 2.0 mm×1.2 mm×0.9 mm. A good coincidence between the measured results and the full-wave electromagnetic designed responses is observed.展开更多
In this paper, we present a 60 GHz substrate-integrated waveguide fed-steerable low-temperature cofired ceramics array. The antenna is suitable for transmitting and receiving on the 60 GHz wireless personal area netwo...In this paper, we present a 60 GHz substrate-integrated waveguide fed-steerable low-temperature cofired ceramics array. The antenna is suitable for transmitting and receiving on the 60 GHz wireless personal area network frequency band. The wireless system can be used for HDTV, high-data-rate networking up to 4.5 GBit/s, security and surveillance, and similar applications.展开更多
The effects of the Ca0.7Nd0.2Ti O3 ceramic addition on the crystallization,densification,and dielectric properties of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–(Al2O3)glass(C1:CaO–B2O3–SiO2 glass and C1A03:CaO–B2O3–SiO2–Al2O3 glass)for l...The effects of the Ca0.7Nd0.2Ti O3 ceramic addition on the crystallization,densification,and dielectric properties of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–(Al2O3)glass(C1:CaO–B2O3–SiO2 glass and C1A03:CaO–B2O3–SiO2–Al2O3 glass)for low-temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC)applications are investigated.The cristobalite phase crystallized from C1 glass was inhibited by adding Al2O3.During sintering,Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramic reacted with CaO–B2O3–SiO2–(Al2O3)glass to form the sphene(CaTiSiO5)phase.The amount of sphene phase increases with increasing sintering temperature.By adding 50–60 wt%C1 or C1A03 glass,Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 can be densified at 850–900℃.The relative dielectric constants for Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 added with C1 and C1A03 glasses were all 20–23.Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 added with C1 glass exhibited a lower dielectric constant than C1A03 glass due to cristobalite phase formation.For Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with 50 wt%glass,the variation in Q×f value presented the same trend as the sphene formation amount variation.The best Q×f value of 2380 GHz was achieved for Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with 50 wt%C1A03 glass sintered at 900℃due to the dense structure and greater amount of sphene.Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with50 wt%C1A03 glass sintered at 900℃exhibited a dielectric constant of 22.8 and Q×f value of2380 GHz,which are suitable for microwave LTCC applications.展开更多
This study investigates the bulk density,sintering behaviour,and microwave dielectric properties of the MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) series ceramics synthesised by solid-state reaction.According to the X-ray diffraction and micros...This study investigates the bulk density,sintering behaviour,and microwave dielectric properties of the MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) series ceramics synthesised by solid-state reaction.According to the X-ray diffraction and microstructural analyses,the as-prepared MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) ceramics possess a single-phase structure with a rod-like morphology.The effects of different quantities of H_(3)BO_(3) and BaCu(B_(2)O5)(BCB)on the bulk density,sintering behaviour,and microwave dielectric properties of the MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) ceramics were investigated.Accordingly,the optimal sintering temperature was obtained by adding 30 wt%H_(3)BO_(3) and 8 wt%BCB.We also reduced the sintering temperature to 825°C.Furthermore,the addition of 40 wt%H_(3)BO_(3) and 4 wt%BCB increased the quality factor,permittivity,and temperature coefficient of resonance frequency of MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) to 44,306 GHz(at 15 GHz),5.1,and-32 ppm/℃,respectively.These properties make MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) a viable low-temperature co-fired ceramic with broad applications in microwave dielectrics.展开更多
In the present work,a novel low temperature-ring Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) ceramic was synthesized via the solid-state reaction method.The monoclinic Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) phase can be formed at a low temperature 670℃.A re...In the present work,a novel low temperature-ring Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) ceramic was synthesized via the solid-state reaction method.The monoclinic Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) phase can be formed at a low temperature 670℃.A relative density above 96%can be obtained when sintering temperature is above 800℃.The Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) ceramic sintered at 845℃ for 2 h shows high microwave dielectric performance with a permittivity-27.2,a Qf value of 14,500GHz and a temperature coefficient of-80 ppm/℃.It might be a candidate for low temperature co-fired ceramics technology.展开更多
We present an antenna-in-package system integrated with a meander line antenna based on low temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC) technology. The proposed system employs a meander line patch antenna, a packaging layer, a...We present an antenna-in-package system integrated with a meander line antenna based on low temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC) technology. The proposed system employs a meander line patch antenna, a packaging layer, and a laminated multi-chip module(MCM) for integration of integrated circuit(IC) bare chips.A microstrip feed line is used to reduce the interaction between patch and package. To decrease electromagnetic coupling, a via hole structure is designed and analyzed. The meander line antenna achieved a bandwidth of 220 MHz with the center frequency at 2.4 GHz, a maximum gain of 2.2 d B, and a radiation efficiency about 90% over its operational frequency. The whole system, with a small size of 20.2 mm×6.1 mm×2.6 mm, can be easily realized by a standard LTCC process. This antenna-in-package system integrated with a meander line antenna was fabricated and the experimental results agreed with simulations well.展开更多
基金supported by Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(Grant No.20060614021)Sichuan Provincial Fundamental Research of China(Grant No.2008JY0057),Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.ZYGX2009J091)
文摘Modern electronic circuit requires compact,multifunctional technology in communication systems.However,it is very difficult due to the limitations in passive component miniaturization and the complication of fabrication process.The bandpass filter is one of the most important passive components in millimeter（mm）-wave communication system,attracting significant interest in three-dimension（3D） miniaturized design,which is few reported.In this paper,a bandpass filter structure using low-temperature co-fired ceramic（LTCC） technology,which is fully integrated in a system-in package（SIP） communication module,is presented for miniaturized and high reliable mm-wave application.The bandpass filter with 3D end-coupled microstrip resonators is implemented in order to achieve a high performance bandwidth characteristic.Specifically,all of the resonators are embedded into different ceramic layers to decrease the insertion loss and enhance the out-of-band rejection performance by optimizing the coupling coefficient and the coupling strength.A fence structure,which is formed by metal-filled via array with the gap less than quarter wavelength,is placed around the embedded bandpass filter to avoid electromagnetic（EM） interference problem in multilayer structure.This structural model is validated through actual LTCC process.The bandpass filter is successfully manufactured by modifying the co-fireablity characteristics,adjusting the sintering profile,releasing the interfacial stress,and reducing the shrinkage mismatch with different materials.Measured results show good performance and agree well with the high frequency EM full wave simulation.The influence of layer thickness and dielectric constant on the frequency response in fabricated process is analyzed,where thicker ceramic sheets let the filter response shift to higher frequency.Moreover,measured S-parameters denote the center frequency is also strongly influenced by the variation of ceramic material＇s dielectric constants.By analyzing the relationship between the characteristics of the ceramic tape and the center frequency of the filter,both theoretical and experimental data are accumulated for broadening application filed.With the coupling resonators embedded into the ceramic layers,the bandpass filter exhibits advantages of small size and high reliability compared to conventional planar filter structure,which makes the bandpass filter suitable for SIP communicational application.
文摘This paper describes technology of the electromagnetic pump made in a hybrid polymer-ceramic technology. The pumping mechanism is realized with a mutual excitation between an electromagnetic coil and a neodymium magnet bonded to a flexible membrane. A PDMS （poly（dimethylsiloxane）） material was used to manufacture a membrane sufficient for the presented micropump. A fish trap construction is adapted to the ceramic technology. The bonding process of ceramics and polymer, using plasma oxidation method, is described as well. Moreover, a membrane deflection depending on magnet dimensions and applied voltage was measured.
基金This work was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 60425102.
文摘The implementation and characteristics of a compact lumped-element three-order low pass filter are presented in this paper. The filter with 120 MHz cut off frequency, as well as more than 20 dB of the attenuation above 360 MHz frequency band is successfully manufactured in an LTCC substrate with 40 pm layer thickness. The overall size of the filter is 2.0 mm×1.2 mm×0.9 mm. A good coincidence between the measured results and the full-wave electromagnetic designed responses is observed.
文摘In this paper, we present a 60 GHz substrate-integrated waveguide fed-steerable low-temperature cofired ceramics array. The antenna is suitable for transmitting and receiving on the 60 GHz wireless personal area network frequency band. The wireless system can be used for HDTV, high-data-rate networking up to 4.5 GBit/s, security and surveillance, and similar applications.
基金financially supported by “the Ministry of Science and Technology” (106-2923-E-006-009-MY3)
文摘The effects of the Ca0.7Nd0.2Ti O3 ceramic addition on the crystallization,densification,and dielectric properties of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–(Al2O3)glass(C1:CaO–B2O3–SiO2 glass and C1A03:CaO–B2O3–SiO2–Al2O3 glass)for low-temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC)applications are investigated.The cristobalite phase crystallized from C1 glass was inhibited by adding Al2O3.During sintering,Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramic reacted with CaO–B2O3–SiO2–(Al2O3)glass to form the sphene(CaTiSiO5)phase.The amount of sphene phase increases with increasing sintering temperature.By adding 50–60 wt%C1 or C1A03 glass,Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 can be densified at 850–900℃.The relative dielectric constants for Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 added with C1 and C1A03 glasses were all 20–23.Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 added with C1 glass exhibited a lower dielectric constant than C1A03 glass due to cristobalite phase formation.For Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with 50 wt%glass,the variation in Q×f value presented the same trend as the sphene formation amount variation.The best Q×f value of 2380 GHz was achieved for Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with 50 wt%C1A03 glass sintered at 900℃due to the dense structure and greater amount of sphene.Ca0.7Nd0.2TiO3 ceramics added with50 wt%C1A03 glass sintered at 900℃exhibited a dielectric constant of 22.8 and Q×f value of2380 GHz,which are suitable for microwave LTCC applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61761015 and 12064007)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(Nos.2018GXNSFFA050001,2017GXNSFDA198027,and 2017GXNSFFA198011)High Level Innovation Team and Outstanding Scholar Program of Guangxi Institutes.
文摘This study investigates the bulk density,sintering behaviour,and microwave dielectric properties of the MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) series ceramics synthesised by solid-state reaction.According to the X-ray diffraction and microstructural analyses,the as-prepared MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) ceramics possess a single-phase structure with a rod-like morphology.The effects of different quantities of H_(3)BO_(3) and BaCu(B_(2)O5)(BCB)on the bulk density,sintering behaviour,and microwave dielectric properties of the MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) ceramics were investigated.Accordingly,the optimal sintering temperature was obtained by adding 30 wt%H_(3)BO_(3) and 8 wt%BCB.We also reduced the sintering temperature to 825°C.Furthermore,the addition of 40 wt%H_(3)BO_(3) and 4 wt%BCB increased the quality factor,permittivity,and temperature coefficient of resonance frequency of MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) to 44,306 GHz(at 15 GHz),5.1,and-32 ppm/℃,respectively.These properties make MgO-2B_(2)O_(3) a viable low-temperature co-fired ceramic with broad applications in microwave dielectrics.
基金supported by the National 973-Project of China(2009CB623302)NationalProject of International Science and Technology Collaboration(2009DFA51820)also the NSFC projects of China(109790365,60871044,and 50835007).
文摘In the present work,a novel low temperature-ring Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) ceramic was synthesized via the solid-state reaction method.The monoclinic Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) phase can be formed at a low temperature 670℃.A relative density above 96%can be obtained when sintering temperature is above 800℃.The Bi_(3)FeMo_(2)O_(12) ceramic sintered at 845℃ for 2 h shows high microwave dielectric performance with a permittivity-27.2,a Qf value of 14,500GHz and a temperature coefficient of-80 ppm/℃.It might be a candidate for low temperature co-fired ceramics technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61574106 and 61334003)the National Defense Pre-research Foundation of China(No.9140A23060115DZ01062)the Key Science and Technology Special Pro ject of Shaanxi Province,China(No.2015KTCQ01-5)
文摘We present an antenna-in-package system integrated with a meander line antenna based on low temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC) technology. The proposed system employs a meander line patch antenna, a packaging layer, and a laminated multi-chip module(MCM) for integration of integrated circuit(IC) bare chips.A microstrip feed line is used to reduce the interaction between patch and package. To decrease electromagnetic coupling, a via hole structure is designed and analyzed. The meander line antenna achieved a bandwidth of 220 MHz with the center frequency at 2.4 GHz, a maximum gain of 2.2 d B, and a radiation efficiency about 90% over its operational frequency. The whole system, with a small size of 20.2 mm×6.1 mm×2.6 mm, can be easily realized by a standard LTCC process. This antenna-in-package system integrated with a meander line antenna was fabricated and the experimental results agreed with simulations well.
