Conference Paper 2023

Highly sensitive phase-variation microwave sensor for measuring the thickness of dielectric films on metals with micrometer-scale resolution

2023 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium-IMS 2023

Pau Casacuberta Paris Vélez Lijuan Su Jonathan Muñoz-Enano Ferran Martín

Abstract

This work presents a highly sensitive phase-variation microwave sensor for measuring the thickness of dielectric films on metals with micrometer-scale resolution.

Keywords

Phase-VariationFilm ThicknessMicrometer ResolutionDielectric Films

Key Findings

Technical Achievements

  • Phase-variation sensing technique
  • Micrometer-scale resolution
  • Dielectric film measurement
  • Metal substrate compatibility

Impact & Applications

  • High-precision thickness measurement
  • Industrial quality control
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Material characterization

Methodology

Phase Analysis

Development of phase-variation techniques for precise thickness measurement.

High-Resolution Sensing

Implementation of micrometer-scale resolution sensing capabilities.