Determination of Complex Permittivity of LRR Radome Materials Using a Scalar Quasi-Optical Measurement System

F. Pfeiffer, E. Biebl, K. H. Siedersberger

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Abstract

We developed a low-cost quasi-optical measurement system to determine the complex permittivity in the E-band (from 60 to 90 GHz). The evaluation is done in a non-destructive way and can be used for all kinds of single-layered and multi-layered dielectric materials. The method is based on measurements of the scalar transmission coefficient through planar samples for several angles of incidence and two different polarization states (parallel and perpendicular to the plane of incidence). A numerical optimization technique is used to derive the complex permittivity from the measured coefficients. The method utilizes a physical model of a dielectric slab of known thickness, which assumes that a plane wave is incident on the surface of the dielectric material. Measurement results are presented, which are in good agreement with data from the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2008
Pages205-210
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event12th International Forum on Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications, AMAA 2008 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 11 Mar 200812 Mar 2008

Publication series

NameAdvanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2008

Conference

Conference12th International Forum on Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications, AMAA 2008
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period11/03/0812/03/08

Keywords

  • Complex permittivity
  • Material characterization
  • Microwave measurement
  • Quasi-optical measurement

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