BS EN 61338-4:2005

What is BS EN 61338-4 – Specification for waveguide type dielectric resonators about?  

BS EN 61338-4 is an international standard that discusses sectional specifications for waveguide type dielectric resonators.  

BS EN 61338-4 applies to waveguide type dielectric resonators as custom-built products or as standard catalogue items whose quality is assessed based on capability approval. 

Note: The concept of preferred values is in general directly applicable to standard catalogue items but does not necessarily apply to custom-built products. 

Who is BS EN 61338-4 - Specification for waveguide type dielectric resonators for? 

BS EN 61338-4 on sectional specifications for 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 61338-4 - Specification for waveguide type dielectric resonators?  

A dielectric resonator is a piece of dielectric 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 61338-4 gives you sectional specifications for waveguide type dielectric resonators, that specify the preferred ratings and characteristics with the appropriate tests and measuring methods contained in IEC 61338-1. It also covers the general performance requirements to be used in detailed specifications for the dielectric resonators. 

BS EN 61338-4 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 61338-4, you can ensure the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these resonators which results in standardizing the manufacturing process of waveguide type dielectric resonators.