Perovskite-type SrTiO3 addition for low-loss MnZn ferrites with good frequency and temperature stability
摘要
The rapid advancement of high-frequency, miniaturized, and high-efficiency electronic technologies has imposed stringent requirements on magnetic materials, particularly concerning performance stability across frequency and temperature. In this study, strontium titanate SrTiO3 (STO), a dielectric material, was introduced as an additive into MnZn ferrites to reduce power loss (Pcv) under high-frequency and wide-temperature conditions. Experimental results demonstrate that STO addition significantly reduces Pcv at 1 MHz and 30 mT, with the 300 ppm STO-added sample achieving an exceptionally low Pcv of 184 mW/cm3 at room temperature (20 °C). This improvement is attributed to microstructural refinement and enhanced resistivity, which suppresses eddy current loss while maintaining low hysteresis loss. Furthermore, the STO-added MnZn ferrites exhibit excellent wide-temperature stability, maintaining Pcv below 225 mW/cm3 across the range of -20 °C to 100 °C. These findings indicate that STO addition provides a cost-effective and practical approach to high-frequency and wide-temperature performance for MnZn ferrites, offering both scientific insight and industrial potential for mass production of low-loss magnetic cores.