High-frequency noise suppression in downsized circuits using magnetic granular films

Abstract

Noise suppression in downsized circuits utilizing magnetic granular films is demonstrated. Films of Fe-Al-O with thickness of 2 /spl mu/m which exhibit very high /spl mu/ dispersion in the quasimicrowave band were found to work as noise suppressors. The films were attached onto a micro-strip line and the transmission characteristics were compared. This work is the first to verify that films with only 2 /spl mu/m thickness can play a role in suppression of high frequency conduction noise in the quasimicrowave band. The results suggest a possibility of thin film noise suppressors which can be integrated into micron scale semiconductor circuits.