Microstrip resonator for nonlinearity investigation of thin magnetic films and magnetic frequency doubler.

A structure that consists of a λ/4 stepped-impedance microstrip resonator is proposed as an instrument for the investigation of nonlinear effects in thin magnetic films and also can be used as a microwave frequency doubler. A conversion efficiency of 0.65% is observed at a one-layer 100 nm NiFe thin film at an input signal level of 4.