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Abstract
Low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC) applied in millimeter/microwave and terahertz frequencies (5G/6G) have attracted a lot of attention recently. In this study, MgO-based dielectric ceramics were successfully sintered at 950∘C with the sintering aids: x wt.% of LiF fluoride ([Formula: see text], 4, 6, 8, 10) and 0.5[Formula: see text]wt.% of BBSZ (Bi2O3–B2O3–SiO2–ZnO) glass. BBSZ glass was introduced as another sintering aid to facilitate the sintering and densification. Crystalline structure and micro-morphology were investigated and analyzed. Dielectric properties ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) at millimeter/microwave and terahertz wave frequencies were also studied. The ionic characteristics of Mg–O bond ([Formula: see text]), the lattice energy (U) and the bond energy (E) were calculated and analyzed. It is suggested that the optimal [Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]GHz (@12[Formula: see text]GHz) and [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]ppm/∘C at millimeter/microwave range. When the frequency was up to terahertz (1.0[Formula: see text]THz), the [Formula: see text] values were 8.8–9.35 and the tan[Formula: see text] were [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text]. The experimental results indicated that the low-temperature sintered MgO-based ceramics have potential for millimeter/microwave and terahertz communication applications.
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The Journal of Advanced Dielectrics is an international peer-reviewed journal for original contributions on the understanding and applications of dielectrics in modern electronic devices and systems. The journal seeks to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the rapid communication of novel research of high quality in, but not limited to, the following topics: Fundamentals of dielectrics (ab initio or first-principles calculations, density functional theory, phenomenological approaches). Polarization and related phenomena (spontaneous polarization, domain structure, polarization reversal). Dielectric relaxation (universal relaxation law, relaxor ferroelectrics, giant permittivity, flexoelectric effect). Ferroelectric materials and devices (single crystals and ceramics). Thin/thick films and devices (ferroelectric memory devices, capacitors). Piezoelectric materials and applications (lead-based piezo-ceramics and crystals, lead-free piezoelectrics). Pyroelectric materials and devices Multiferroics (single phase multiferroics, composite ferromagnetic ferroelectric materials). Electrooptic and photonic materials. Energy harvesting and storage materials (polymer, composite, super-capacitor). Phase transitions and structural characterizations. Microwave and milimeterwave dielectrics. Nanostructure, size effects and characterizations. Engineering dielectrics for high voltage applications (insulation, electrical breakdown). Modeling (microstructure evolution and microstructure-property relationships, multiscale modeling of dielectrics).