Abstract
This paper presents information regarding the technology of yttrium iron garnet (YIG) film growth for magnetostatic wave (MSW) applications. The method used for film growth is liquid phase epitaxy from a molten solution of PbO/B/sub 2/O/sub 3/ into which Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/ and Fe/sub 2/O/sub 3/ have been added. An introduction to the crystalline and magnetic features found in YIG is first given. A second section deals with growth techniques and apparatus. In a third section, the melt composition, conditions of growth and homogeneity of as grown material are explored. Growth temperatures varying from 848 to 998 C have been shown to successfully produce YIG films. Possible sources of MSW loss are explored in the fourth section. It is seen that material contamination and physical irregularities may have a negative effect on Delta-H. The final section summarizes the state in which YIG film production now stands. The finding is that although usable films are producible routinely, intrinsic performance is not yet achievable on a regular basis. 53 references.
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