Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate Formula

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The Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate also known as the effective relative permittivity is a concept used in the analysis and design of microstrip and other planar antennas. Check FAQs
Eeff=Er+12+(Er-12)(11+12(hWp))
Eeff - Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate?Er - Dielectric Constant of Substrate?h - Thickness of the Substrate?Wp - Width of Microstrip Patch?

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4.0901Edit=4.4Edit+12+(4.4Edit-12)(11+12(1.57Edit38.01Edit))
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Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Eeff=Er+12+(Er-12)(11+12(hWp))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Eeff=4.4+12+(4.4-12)(11+12(1.57mm38.01mm))
Next Step Convert Units
Eeff=4.4+12+(4.4-12)(11+12(0.0016m0.038m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Eeff=4.4+12+(4.4-12)(11+12(0.00160.038))
Next Step Evaluate
Eeff=4.09005704026773
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Eeff=4.0901

Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate Formula Elements

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Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate
The Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate also known as the effective relative permittivity is a concept used in the analysis and design of microstrip and other planar antennas.
Symbol: Eeff
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dielectric Constant of Substrate
The Dielectric Constant of Substrate measures the amount that the material's electric field is lowered in relation to its value in a vacuum.
Symbol: Er
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of the Substrate
The thickness of the Substrate refers to the thickness of the dielectric substrate on which the microstrip antenna is fabricated.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Microstrip Patch
The Width of Microstrip Patch antenna plays a critical role in determining its electrical characteristics and performance.
Symbol: Wp
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Microstrip Antenna category

​Go Width of Microstrip Patch
Wp=[c]2fres(Er+12)
​Go Effective Length of Patch
Leff=[c]2fres(Eeff)
​Go Length Extention of Patch
ΔL=0.412h((Eeff+0.3)(Wph+0.264)(Eeff-0.264)(Wph+0.8))
​Go Resonating Frequency of Microstrip Antenna
fr=[c]2LeffEeff

How to Evaluate Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate?

Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate evaluator uses Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate = (Dielectric Constant of Substrate+1)/2+((Dielectric Constant of Substrate-1)/2)*(1/sqrt(1+12*(Thickness of the Substrate/Width of Microstrip Patch))) to evaluate the Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate, The Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate refers to an equivalent or effective permittivity that takes into account the substrate's influence on the electrical characteristics of the microstrip transmission line. This idea makes the design and analysis of microstrip structures simpler. Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate is denoted by Eeff symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate, enter Dielectric Constant of Substrate (Er), Thickness of the Substrate (h) & Width of Microstrip Patch (Wp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate

What is the formula to find Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate?
The formula of Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate is expressed as Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate = (Dielectric Constant of Substrate+1)/2+((Dielectric Constant of Substrate-1)/2)*(1/sqrt(1+12*(Thickness of the Substrate/Width of Microstrip Patch))). Here is an example- 4.090057 = (4.4+1)/2+((4.4-1)/2)*(1/sqrt(1+12*(0.00157/0.03801))).
How to calculate Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate?
With Dielectric Constant of Substrate (Er), Thickness of the Substrate (h) & Width of Microstrip Patch (Wp) we can find Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate using the formula - Effective Dielectric Constant of Substrate = (Dielectric Constant of Substrate+1)/2+((Dielectric Constant of Substrate-1)/2)*(1/sqrt(1+12*(Thickness of the Substrate/Width of Microstrip Patch))). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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