CuO-modified SrCo1.3Ti1.3Fe9.4O19 ferrite for L-band antenna application

Sr-hexagonal ferrite SrCo
_1.3
Ti
_1.3
Fe
_9.4
O
₁₉
was synthesized by sol-gel autocombustion method. XRD analysis was performed to evaluate phase and crystal structure of the ferrite. The effects of CuO addition on ferrite microstructure was investigated using scanning electron microscope. Electrical properties of the ferrite were measured using LCR meter. Permittivity and permeability were enhanced and magnetic loss decreased with increasing CuO additive. A ferrite antenna was designed for simulation of return loss, gain and radiation pattern of different CuO-modified ferrite substrate.