A Line Length Independent, Pseudo-Transmission Permittivity Sensor Basing on Dielectric Waveguides

Abstract

This contribution introduces a novel, dielectric waveguide based, permittivity sensor. Next to the fundamental hybrid mode theory, which predicts exceptional wave propagation behavior, a design concept is presented that realizes a pseudo-transmission measurement approach for attenuating feed-side reflections. Furthermore, a transmission line length independent signal processing is introduced, which fosters the robustness and applicability of the sensor concept. Simulation and measurement results that prove the sensor concept and validate the high measurement accuracy, are presented and discussed in detail.