Abstract

This paper introduces a non-destructive and simple setup method for characterizing dielectric liquids over a broad frequency range (up to 30 GHz) using the Djordjevic-Sarkar model. By employing a differential microstrip line and comparing scattering parameters in air-filled and liquid-immersed scenarios, the proposed method achieves precise dielectric constant (DK) and dissipation factor (Df) extraction. 2 Liquid samples (PAO4 and DC-15) were tested using this method. Validation against the cavity resonance method demonstrates a strong agreement for the extracted DK values, with a relative error of less than 1.5 %, indicating high accuracy. However, the method is less sensitive to Df, particularly for low-loss dielectrics, with a relative error of 67 % at the cavity resonance frequency. Despite this limitation, the technique provides a practical approach for wideband dielectric characterization, particularly for applications in immersion cooling and high-frequency electronic systems.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Cavity Resonator; Dielectric Constant (DK); Differential Microstrip Line; Dissipation Factor (Df); Liquid characterization; Wide Band Frequency

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2158-1118; 1077-4076

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2025

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