Distinguished by high-quality microwave ferrites that it produces in-house, AFT Microwave of Germany has recently introduced new waveguide circulators and isolators that add to its extensive line of microwave components. Considered a core competency at AFT, the high-end microwave ferrites are the functional heart of its circulators, isolators and fast ferrite tuners, enabling their performance, power capability, reliability and longevity.
The development of the materials and the entire production process, including stringent quality testing with measurement of all crucial material parameters, has been taking place in-house for decades. “This sets us apart from the competition and makes us independent,” says AFT. The company’s name stands for Advanced Ferrite Technology.
It manufactures the ferrites completely in its own ceramic production line, from grinding and mixing metal oxide powders and rare earths, to pressing and sintering at temperatures of more than 1200°C. The staff also process the sintered pieces with special grinding tools and bring the ferrites to narrowly tolerated final dimensions.
The self-developed and produced ferrites continue to be the crucial component and are present in almost every one of the company’s products. The materials are designed for the highest performance requirements such as maximum power capability, minimal losses and high temperature stability and strong thermomechanical resilience. Located in Backnang, near Stuttgart, and now with about 50 employees, AFT has done its own ferrite development and production since 1955. See www.aft-microwave.com.
