IEC 61338-2:2004

Waveguide type dielectric resonators - Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications

IEC 61338-2:2004-05(en-fr) contains guidelines for use, is limited to the waveguide type dielectric resonators that are used for oscillator and filter applications. The applications are oscillators for direct broadcasting or communication satellite systems, oscillators for radio links, voltage-controlled oscillators for mobile communication systems and so on. This standard cancels and replaces IEC PAS 61338-2 published in 2000. This first edition constitutes a technical revision.

Résonateurs diélectriques à modes guidés - Partie 2: Lignes directrices pour l'application aux filtres et aux oscillateurs

IEC 61338-2:2004-05(en-fr), qui contient des directives d'utilisation, se limite aux résonateurs diélectriques à modes guidés utilisés dans des applications impliquant des oscillateurs et des filtres. Ces types de résonateurs sont maintenant largement utilisés avec des oscillateurs pour systèmes de radiodiffusion directe ou de télécommunication par satellite, des oscillateurs pour liaisons radio, des oscillateurs à commande par tension pour systèmes de communications mobiles, etc. La présente norme annule et remplace l'IEC PAS 61338-2 publiée en 2000. Cette première édition constitue une révision technique.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-May-2004
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 31.140 - Piezoelectric devices
• Technical Committee: TC 49 - Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency control, selection and detection
• Drafting Committee: WG 10 - TC 49/WG 10
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-Sep-2004
• Completion Date: 27-May-2004

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STANDARD 61338-2
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2004-05
Waveguide type dielectric resonators –
Part 2:
Guidelines for oscillator
and filter applications
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.7
2 Normative references
3 Technical overview.8
4 Fundamentals of waveguide type dielectric resonators .8
4.1 Principle of operation.8
4.2 Basic structure.9
5 Dielectric resonator characteristics .9
5.1 Characteristics of dielectric resonator materials .9
5.2 Characteristics of shielding conductor.10
5.3 Characteristics of resonance modes .10
5.4 Example of applications .16
6 Application guide for oscillators.17
6.1 Practical remarks for oscillators .17
6.2 Oscillator using TE mode resonator.18
01δ
6.3 Oscillator using TEM mode resonator.19

Annex A (normative) .29

Bibliography .30

Figure 1 – Electromagnetic wave passing through a dielectric waveguide with relative
permittivity ε' .20
Figure 2 – TE mode, TM mode, and quarter wavelength TEM mode dielectric
01δ 010
resonators.20
Figure 3 – Equivalent circuits of dielectric resonator coupled to external circuit .21
Figure 4 – Cross-section of TE mode resonator with excitation terminal .21
01δ
Figure 5 – Dimension of TE mode resonator .22
01δ
Figure 6 – Mode chart for TE mode resonator .22
01δ
Figure 7 – Cross-section of TM mode resonator with excitation terminal.22
Figure 8 – Rectangular type λ/4 TEM mode resonator mounted on PWB.23
Figure 9 – TEM mode resonator with metal terminal moulded by resin .23
Figure 10 – Cylinder type and rectangular type λ/4 TEM mode resonators.23
Figure 11 – λ/4 TEM mode resonators with stepped inner diameter.23
Figure 12 – Microstripline resonator .24
Figure 13 – Stripline resonator .24
Figure 14 – Example of a frequency tuning mechanism of a dielectric resonator .24
Figure 15 – Example of a reflection-type oscillator .25
Figure 16 – Example of a feedback-type oscillator .25
Figure 17 – Simplified diagram of a reflection-type oscillator.25

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Figure 18 – Example of a reflection-type voltage-controlled oscillator.26
Figure 19 – Example of a feedback-type voltage-controlled oscillator.26
Figure 20 – Configuration of VCO using a TEM mode resonator.26

Table 1 – Characteristics of available dielectric resonator materials.27
Table 2 – Characteristics of substrate materials .27
Table 3 – Comparison of size and unloaded Q of dielectric resonators with three
resonance modes.27
Table 4 – Example of applications .28
Table A.1 – References to relevant publications .29

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WAVEGUIDE TYPE DIELECTRIC RESONATORS –

Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications

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International Standard IEC 61338-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 49:
Piezoelectric and dielectric devices for frequency control and selection.
This standard cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 61338-2 published in 2000. This first edition
constitutes a technical revision.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
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49/656/FDIS 49/674/RVD
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
2008. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IEC 61338 consists of the following parts, under the general title Waveguide type dielectric
resonators:
Part 1: Generic specification
Part 1-1: General information and test conditions – General information
Part 1-2: General information and test conditions – Test conditions
Part 1-3: General information and test conditions – Measurement method of complex relative
permittivity for dielectric resonator materials at microwave frequency
Part 1-4: General information and test conditions – Measurement method of complex relative
permittivity for dielectric resonator materials at millimeter-wave frequency
Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications (the present standard)
Part 4: Sectional specification
Part 4-1: Blank detail specification

A bilingual version may be issued at a later date
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To be published.
To be replaced by IEC 61338-1 in the near future.
Under consideration.
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61338 gives practical guidance on the use of waveguide type dielectric
resonators that are used in telecommunications and radar systems (for general information,
standard values, and test conditions, see the other parts of this series).
The features of these dielectric resonators are small size without degradation of quality factor,
low mass, high reliability and high stability against temperature and ageing. The dielectric
resonators are suitable for applications to miniaturized oscillators and filters with high
performance.
This standard has been compiled in response to a generally expressed desire on the part of
both users and manufacturers for guidelines for the use of dielectric resonators, so that the
resonators may be used to their best advantage. For this purpose, general and fundamental
characteristics have been explained in this standard.

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Edition 1.0 2004-05
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Waveguide type dielectric resonators –
Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications

Résonateurs diélectriques à modes guidés –
Partie 2: Lignes directrices pour l'application aux filtres et aux oscillateurs

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IEC 61338-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2004-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Waveguide type dielectric resonators –

Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications

Résonateurs diélectriques à modes guidés –

Partie 2: Lignes directrices pour l'application aux filtres et aux oscillateurs

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 5

1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Technical overview . 8
4 Fundamentals of waveguide type dielectric resonators . 8
4.1 Principle of operation . 8
4.2 Basic structure . 9
5 Dielectric resonator characteristics . 9
5.1 Characteristics of dielectric resonator materials . 9
5.2 Characteristics of shielding conductor . 10
5.3 Characteristics of resonance modes . 10
5.4 Example of applications . 16
6 Application guide for oscillators . 17
6.1 Practical remarks for oscillators . 17
6.2 Oscillator using TE mode resonator . 18
01δ
6.3 Oscillator using TEM mode resonator. 19

Annex A (normative) . 29

Bibliography . 30

Figure 1 – Electromagnetic wave passing through a dielectric waveguide with relative
....................................................................................................................... 20
permittivity ε'
Figure 2 – TE mode, TM mode, and quarter wavelength TEM mode dielectric
01δ 010
resonators. 20
Figure 3 – Equivalent circuits of dielectric resonator coupled to external circuit . 21
Figure 4 – Cross-section of TE mode resonator with excitation terminal . 21
01δ
mode resonator . 22
Figure 5 – Dimension of TE
01δ
Figure 6 – Mode chart for TE mode resonator . 22
01δ
Figure 7 – Cross-section of TM mode resonator with excitation terminal . 22
Figure 8 – Rectangular type λ/4 TEM mode resonator mounted on PWB . 23
Figure 9 – TEM mode resonator with metal terminal moulded by resin . 23
Figure 10 – Cylinder type and rectangular type λ/4 TEM mode resonators . 23
Figure 11 – λ/4 TEM mode resonators with stepped inner diameter . 23
Figure 12 – Microstripline resonator . 24
Figure 13 – Stripline resonator . 24
Figure 14 – Example of a frequency tuning mechanism of a dielectric resonator . 24
Figure 15 – Example of a reflection-type oscillator . 25
Figure 16 – Example of a feedback-type oscillator . 25
Figure 17 – Simplified diagram of a reflection-type oscillator . 25

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Figure 18 – Example of a reflection-type voltage-controlled oscillator . 26
Figure 19 – Example of a feedback-type voltage-controlled oscillator . 26
Figure 20 – Configuration of VCO using a TEM mode resonator. 26

Table 1 – Characteristics of available dielectric resonator materials . 27
Table 2 – Characteristics of substrate materials . 27
Table 3 – Comparison of size and unloaded Q of dielectric resonators with three
resonance modes . 27
Table 4 – Example of applications . 28
Table A.1 – References to relevant publications . 29

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WAVEGUIDE TYPE DIELECTRIC RESONATORS –

Part 2: Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications

FOREWORD
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international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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