BS EN 61338-1:2005

What is BS EN 61338-1 – Waveguide type dielectric resonators about?  

BS EN 61338-1 is an international standard that focuses on the generic specification of waveguide type dielectric resonators.  

BS EN 61338-1 applies to waveguide type dielectric resonators of assessed quality using either capability approval or qualification approval procedures.  

BS EN 61338-1 also lists the test and measurement procedures that may be selected for use in detail specifications for such resonators. 

Who is BS EN 61338-1 - Waveguide type dielectric resonators for? 

BS EN 61338-1 on the generic specification of waveguide type dielectric resonators are useful for: 

• Manufacturers of waveguide type dielectric resonators  
• Suppliers and designers waveguide type dielectric resonators 
• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Testing authorities 
• Regulatory authorities 
• Electrical engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 61338-1 - Waveguide type dielectric resonators?  

A dielectric resonator is a piece of dielectric (nonconductive but polarizable) material, usually ceramic. These dielectric resonators are designed to function as a resonator for radio waves, generally in the microwave and millimetre wave bands.  

BS EN 61338-1 specifies the measuring parameters, measuring methods, and procedures for calculating resistance and conductivity at the interface between the conductor layer and dielectric substrate. 

BS EN 61338-1 can be your best guide in performing these measurement methods which are as follows:   

• The resonant frequency is useful in measuring the interface resistance which helps in improving the quality of resonators  
• The interface conductivity and relative interface conductivity is calculated by using measured interface resistance   
• This method is useful in assuring the uncertainty of relative interface conductivity is less than 5% 

By applying BS EN 61338-1, you can ensure the resistibility of these resonators which results in standardizing the manufacturing process of these waveguide type dielectric resonators.