Electromagnetic Material Characterization Measurement Services
Test the performance of your MUT’s in the iEMSL’s state-of-the-art facility.
In collaboration with QWED and the University of Warsaw, iEMSL brings world-class expertise to every project. Whether you’re testing complex permittivity, shielding effectiveness, conductivity or other material characteristics, we provide customized solutions. Have a unique test requirement? Reach out, and we’ll strive to accommodate your request with our flexible, innovative approach.
Unlock precise electromagnetic properties of your materials with our advanced characterization services. We connect all fixtures to our high-performance Keysight PNA-X (up to 26.5 GHz) or Rohde & Schwarz ZVA (up to 67 GHz) vector network analyzers. Utilizing a combination of industry-leading commercial software and our own specialized tools, we deliver accurate control and extraction of critical material parameters tailored to your needs.
| Measurement System | Frequency Range | Applications | Sample Requirements | Measurement Accuracy | Price per Sample |
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| Transmission Line WR-90 Waveguide |
8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band) |
Shielding Effectiveness (SE) testing Permittivity of high-loss solids EMC compliance for materials |
Length: 22.86 mm Width: 10.16 mm Thickness: 2 or 5 mm |
Dielectric constant: ±5% Shielding effectiveness: ±1% |
$250 first + $100 additional TAMU: $100 First+ $25 additional |
| Split Post Dielectric Resonator (SPDR) |
10 GHz | Complex permittivity of dielectric sheets Supports IPC & IEC standards |
Length: > 45 mm Width: 45 – 90 mm |
Dielectric constant: Δε/ε = ±(0.0015 + Δh/h) Loss tangent: Δtanδ = ±2×10⁻⁵ or ±0.03*tanδ (higher of the two) |
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| Fabry-Perot Open Resonator (FPOR) |
10 – 50 GHz | Wideband complex permittivity In-plane anistropy of dielectric sheets, polymers, glasses |
Diameter: 50 – 150 mm Thickness: 1 µm – 3 mm |
Dielectric constant: ±0.2% (for Dk = 1 – 15) Loss tangent: ±2% (for Df ~5×10⁻⁶) |
$350 first + $100 additional TAMU: $150 first+ $50 additional |
WR-90 Waveguide Transmission Line
For solid, homogenous materials, the iEMSL can measure the complex permittivity (±5% accuracy) and shielding effectiveness (±1% accuracy). Samples must have rectangular dimensions of 22.86 mm x 10.16 mm, with a thickness of 2 or 5 mm.
The transmission line method allows extraction of the complex permittivity or shielding effectiveness of a material. The iEMSL offers measurements in the 8 – 12GHz (X-band) range.
The iEMSL will provide the Vector Network Analyzer for S-parameter extraction, the WR-90 waveguide and short plate, calibration to isolate the material, and a Nicholson-Ross-Weir extraction algorithm script to visualize your material’s response. You must provide a solid material matching the provided waveguide dimensions and a WR-90 spacer to tightly house the sample.
Split Post Dielectric Resonator
The split post dielectric resonator (SPDR) can measure the dielectric constant and loss tangent of dielectric sheets. Samples must have a diameter between 22mm and 90mm and a thickness between 15µm and 0.95mm.
The iEMSL offers single frequency measurements of the dielectric constant at 10GHz with the SPDR. Supporting IPC and IEC standards, this resonator based method is ideal for accurate characterization of thin dielectrics. For more information, visit QWED.
Fabry-Perot Open Resonator
The Fabry-Perot Open Resonator (FPOR) supports wideband complex permittivity measurements and expanded options for material dimensions. Samples should have a diameter between 50mm and 150mm and a thickness between 1µm and 3mm.
Offering very high precision for dielectric constant (±0.2%) and loss tangent (±2%) measurements over the wide frequency band of 10 – 50GHz, the FPOR is ideal for a wide variety of measurements and precision needs.
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