Strontium Niobium Titanate Sputtering Targets

Strontium Niobium Titanate Sputtering Targets

Applications

Strontium niobium titanate sputtering targets is a perovskite oxide known for its excellent dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric properties. This makes it suitable for a variety of advanced technological applications.

Dielectric Materials:

Capacitors: SrNb(1-x)TixO3 is used to create thin films for high-performance capacitors in microelectronics, thanks to its high dielectric constant and low loss characteristics.

Piezoelectric Devices:

The piezoelectric properties make it suitable for applications in sensors, actuators, and transducers, which convert mechanical stress into electrical signals and vice versa.

Ferroelectric Applications:

Memory Devices: SrNb(1-x)TixO3 can be employed in non-volatile memory devices, such as ferroelectric RAM (FeRAM), where its ability to maintain polarization states is crucial for data retention.

Optoelectronic Devices:

The material can be used in photonic devices for applications like waveguides and modulators, where its optical properties enhance device performance.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs):

SrNb(1-x)TixO3 may be explored as an electrode material in SOFCs, contributing to improved electrochemical performance and efficiency.

Substrate Material:

As a substrate for thin film deposition, SrNb(1-x)TixO3 can help create high-quality epitaxial layers of other functional materials, facilitating research and development in complex oxide systems.