High performance Sm-Co permanent magnets for traveling wave tube applications

Abstract

Semicon Associates magnet products are mainly applied in equipment where high precision and high temperature stability of magnetic properties are required including some military devices especially traveling wave tubes At Semicon, extensive research is being conducted to optimize magnet processing, with a view to further improving the performance, quality and consistency of Semicon's magnet products. The focus of the study is on the control of particle size and its distribution of precursor powders, enhancement of particle alignment and optimization of sintering conditions.