Electromagnetic Properties of Materials Characterization at Microwave Frequencies
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Electromagnetic Properties of Materials: Characterization at Microwave Frequencies and Beyond Shelley Begley Application Development Engineer Agilent Technologies
Agenda Definitions Measurement Techniques Coaxial Probe Transmission Line Free-Space Resonant Cavity Summary
Definitions Permittivity is a physical quantity that describes how an electric field affects and is affected by a dielectric medium and is determined by the ability of a material to polarize in response to an applied electric field, and thereby to cancel, partially, the field inside the material. Permittivity relates therefore to a material's ability to transmit (or "permit") an electric field…The permittivity of a material is usually given relative to that of vacuum, as a relative permittivity, (also called dielectric constant in some cases)…. - Wikipedia
Permittivity and Permeability Definitions Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) interaction of a material in the presence of an external electric field.
Permittivity and Permeability Definitions Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) interaction of a material in the presence of an external electric field.
Permittivity and Permeability Definitions Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) interaction of a material in the presence of an external electric field. Permeability interaction of a material in the presence of an external magnetic field.
Permittivity and Permeability Definitions Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) interaction of a material in the presence of an external electric field. Permeability interaction of a material in the presence of an external magnetic field.
Electromagnetic Field Interaction Electric Fields Permittivity STORAGE MUT STORAGE Magnetic Fields Permeability
Electromagnetic Field Interaction Electric Fields Permittivity STORAGE LOSS MUT STORAGE LOSS Magnetic Fields Permeability
Loss Tangent Dissipation Factor Quality Factor
Relaxation Constant t Water at 20 o C t = Time required for 1/e of an aligned system to return to equilibrium or random state, in seconds. 100 10 most energy is lost at 1/t 1 1 10 100 f, GHz
Techniques Transmissi on LIne Free Space Coaxial Probe Resonant Cavity
Which Technique is Best? It Depends…
Which Technique is Best? It Depends… on ü Frequency of interest ü Expected value of er and mr ü Required measurement accuracy
Which Technique is Best? It Depends… on ü Frequency of interest ü Expected value of er and mr ü Required measurement accuracy ü Material properties (i. e. , homogeneous, isotropic) ü Form of material (i. e. , liquid, powder, solid, sheet) ü Sample size restrictions
Which Technique is Best? It Depends… on ü Frequency of interest ü Expected value of er and mr ü Required measurement accuracy ü Material properties (i. e. , homogeneous, isotropic) ü Form of material (i. e. , liquid, powder, solid, sheet) ü Sample size restrictions ü Destructive or non-destructive ü Contacting or non-contacting ü Temperature
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Transmission line Mediu m Free Space Resonant Cavity Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Mediu m Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Mediu m Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Transmission line Mediu m Free Space Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Transmission line Mediu m Free Space Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Measurement Techniques vs. Frequency and Material Loss Hig h Coaxial Probe Transmission line Mediu m Free Space Resonant Cavity Low 50 MHz Low frequency Frequency 5 GHz RF 20 GHz Microwave 40 GHz 60 GHz 500+ GHz Millimeter-wave
Coaxial Probe System Computer (Optional for PNA or ENA-C) Network Analyzer (or E 4991 A Impedance Analyzer) GP-IB, LAN or USB 85070 E Software (included in kit) Calibration is required 85070 E Dielectric Probe
Coaxial Probe Material assumptions: • effectively infinite thickness • non-magnetic • isotropic Reflection 1 (S 1 ) er • homogeneous • no air gaps or bubbles
Three Probe Designs High Temperature Probe • 0. 200 – 20 GHz (low end 0. 01 GHz with impedance analyzer) • Withstands -40 to 200 degrees C • Survives corrosive chemicals • Flanged design allows measuring flat surfaced solids.
Three Probe Designs Slim Form Probe • 0. 500 – 50 GHz • Low cost consumable design • Fits in tight spaces, smaller sample sizes • For liquids and soft semi-solids only
Three Probe Designs Performance Probe Combines rugged high temperature performance with high frequency performance, all in one slim design. • 0. 500 – 50 GHz • Withstands -40 to 200 degrees C • Hermetically sealed on both ends, OK for autoclave • Food grade stainless steel
Coaxial Probe Example Data
Coaxial Probe Example Data
Coaxial Probe Example Data
Martini Meter! Infometrix, Inc.
Transmission Line System Computer (Optional for PNA or ENA-C) Network Analyzer GP-IB, LAN or USB 85071 E Materials Measurement Software Calibration is Sample holder required connected between coax cables
Transmission Line Sample Holders Coaxial Waveguide
Transmission Line Material assumptions: • sample fills fixture cross section • no air gaps at fixture walls • flat faces, perpendicular to long axis l Reflection (S 11 ) er and mr Transmissio n (S 21 ) • Known thickness > 20/360 λ
Transmission models in the 85071 E Software Algorithm Measured S-parameters Output Nicolson-Ross S 11, S 21, S 12, S 22 εr and μr NIST Precision S 11, S 21, S 12, S 22 εr Fast Transmission S 21, S 12 εr Poly Fit 1 S 11, S 21, S 12, S 22 εr and μr Poly Fit 2 S 12, S 21 εr Stack Two S 21, S 12 (2 samples) εr and μr
Reflection models in the 85071 E Software Algorithm Measured S-parameters Output Short Backed S 11 εr Arbitrary Backed S 11 εr Single Double Thickness S 11 (2 samples) εr and μr
Transmission Example Data
Transmission Example Data
Transmission Free-Space System Computer (Optional for PNA or ENA-C) Network Analyzer GP-IB, LAN or USB 85071 E Materials Measurement Software Calibration is required Sample holder fixtured between two antennae
Non-Contacting method for High or Low Temperature Tests. Free Space with Furnace
Transmission Free-Space Material assumptions: • Flat parallel faced samples • Sample in non-reactive region • Beam spot is contained in sample l • Known thickness > 20/360 λ Reflection (S 11 ) er and mr Transmission (S 21 )
Free Space Example Data
Free Space Example Data
Resonant Cavity System Computer (Optional for PNA or ENA-C) Network Analyzer GP-IB or LAN Resonant Cavity Software No calibration Resonant Cavity with sample required connected between ports.
Resonant Cavity Fixtures Agilent Split Cylinder Resonator IPC TM-6502. 5. 5. 5. 13 ASTM 2520 Waveguide Resonators Split Post Dielectric Resonators from QWED
Resonant Cavity Technique empty cavity fc = Resonant Frequency of Empty Cavity Qc fs = Resonant Frequency of Filled Cavity Qc = Q of Empty Cavity Qs = Q of Filled Cavity S 21 fc Vs = Volume of Empty Cavity Vc = Volume of Sample ASTM 2520 f
Resonant Cavity Technique fc = Resonant Frequency of Empty Cavity sample inserted empty cavity Qc fs = Resonant Frequency of Filled Cavity Q s Qc = Q of Empty Cavity Qs = Q of Filled Cavity S 21 fs Vs = Volume of Empty Cavity Vc = Volume of Sample ASTM 2520 fc f
Resonant Cavity Technique fc = Resonant Frequency of Empty Cavity sample inserted empty cavity Qc fs = Resonant Frequency of Filled Cavity Q s Qc = Q of Empty Cavity Qs = Q of Filled Cavity S 21 fs Vs = Volume of Empty Cavity Vc = Volume of Sample ASTM 2520 fc f
Resonant Cavity Technique fc = Resonant Frequency of Empty Cavity sample inserted empty cavity Qc fs = Resonant Frequency of Filled Cavity Q s Qc = Q of Empty Cavity Qs = Q of Filled Cavity S 21 fs Vs = Volume of Empty Cavity Vc = Volume of Sample ASTM 2520 fc f
Resonant Cavity Example Data
Resonant vs. Broadband Transmission Methods Resonant Broadband Yes No er” resolution ≤ 10 -4 er” resolution ≥ 10 -2 Yes No Thin Films and Sheets 10 GHz sample thickness <1 mm 10 GHz optimum thickness ~ 5 -10 mm Calibration Required No Yes Measurement Frequency Coverage Single Frequency Broadband or Banded Low Loss materials
Materials Ordering Convenience Specials Model Number 85071 E Description Split Post Dielectric Resonators from QWED E 19 1. 1 GHz E 03 E 04 E 15 2. 5 GHz 15 GHz 22 GHz E 07 85071 E Quasi-optical products from Thomas Keating Ltd. E 02 E 01 E 22 E 18 E 24 60 -90 GHz – Quasi-optical Table 75 -110 GHz – Quasi-optical Table 90 -140 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables 220 -326 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables 325 -500 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables
Materials Ordering Convenience Specials Model Number 85071 E Description Split Post Dielectric Resonators from QWED E 19 1. 1 GHz E 03 E 04 E 15 2. 5 GHz 15 GHz 22 GHz E 07 85071 E Quasi-optical products from Thomas Keating Ltd. E 02 E 01 E 22 E 18 E 24 60 -90 GHz – Quasi-optical Table 75 -110 GHz – Quasi-optical Table 90 -140 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables 220 -326 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables 325 -500 GHz – Additional set of horns for above tables
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