What is BS EN 61338-2 – Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications about?
BS EN 61338-2 is the second part of an international standard that focuses on applications of waveguide type dielectric resonators.
BS EN 61338-2 contains guidelines for use and is limited to the waveguide type dielectric resonators that are used for oscillator and filter applications. These types of resonators are now widely used in oscillators for direct broadcasting or communication satellite systems, oscillators for radio links, voltage-controlled oscillators for mobile communication systems, and so on.
BS EN 61338-2 also applies to the dielectric resonators that are used as an essential component of miniaturized filters for the same kind of applications.
BS EN 61338-2 covers the fundamentals of waveguide type dielectric resonators where it talks about the principle of operation and its basic structure. It also gives dielectric resonator characteristics, an application guide for oscillators, etc.
Note: It is not the aim of BS EN 61338-2 either to explain a theory or to attempt to cover all the eventualities that may arise in practical circumstances.
Who is BS EN 61338-2 - Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications for?
BS EN 61338-2 on waveguide type dielectric resonators and guideline for oscillator filter application is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of waveguide oscillators and filters
- Designers of waveguide oscillators and filters
- Test providers for waveguide oscillators and filters
- Electrical engineers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61338-2 - Guidelines for oscillator and filter applications?
The features of waveguide type 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.
BS EN 61338-2 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). It explains the general and fundamental characteristics of waveguide type dielectric resonators to be used in oscillators and filter applications.
BS EN 61338-2 draws attention to some of the more fundamental questions, which should be considered by the user before he places an order for dielectric resonators for a new application.
BS EN 61338-2 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.
