Dielectric Characterization and Reference Materials (Classic Reprint)

Explore how dielectric reference materials ensure reliable microwave and RF measurements.

This guide explains the core ideas behind accurate dielectric metrology, focusing on linearity, homogeneity, and isotropy, and how these properties influence measurement results.

This edition outlines why reference materials matter for testing, validating, and improving the precision of dielectric measurements across solid, liquid, and gaseous states. It connects fundamental concepts to practical testing approaches, helping readers understand how measurement techniques are analyzed and how errors can be bounded.

• How generalized relaxation relations enable broadband characterization from limited data
• How isotropy, uniaxial, and biaxial anisotropy are defined and tested
• How to select and use suitable dielectric reference materials for quality control
• How temperature and frequency affect dielectric properties and measurement accuracy

Ideal for engineers, metrologists, and technicians who work with high-frequency components, devices, and testing procedures.