I need to know dielectric constant (relative permittivity) and Tan loss of a FR4 board at 2.45 GHz.
The specification of the manufacturer is as it is below:
Dielectric Constant:
- Test method (IPC-TM-650): 2.5.5.2
- Test condition: Etched/@1 MHz
- Specification(IPC-4101C) <5.4
- Typical value: 4.58
Loss Tanget:
– Test method (IPC-TM-650): 2.5.5.2
– Test condition: Etched/@1 MHz
– Specification(IPC-4101C) < 0.035
– Typical value: 0.022
I read on the Net that those values should be lower at higher frequencies. Is it possible to calculate/determine/predict those two values for 2.45 GHz?
Best Answer
There are equations to calculate them. Look here: http://www.sigcon.com/Pubs/news/4_5.htm.