Cap at resistors of electrical test probe
View Patent ↗A lossy dielectric device dissipates, absorbs, and/or dampens electric fields. The lossy dielectric device may be used with any transmission path, such as a transmission line or resistor in a probe head. The lossy dielectric device preferably includes a lossy dielectric material contained within a container. The container is positionable and securable substantially adjacent the transmission path to improve the curve of a frequency response. Preferably, the container is insulative, puncture resistant, and thin. In some preferred embodiments, a temporary or permanent connection mechanism is also included.
1. A lossy dielectric device for use with a transmission path, said device comprising:
(a) a container;
(b) lossy dielectric material contained within said container; and
(c) said container positionable substantially adjacent said transmission path to improve the curve of a frequency response.
2. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 wherein said container is insulative, puncture resistant, and thin.
3. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 wherein said container is made of a material selected from the group consisting of:
(a) plastic;
(b) rubber;
(c) polymeric material; and
(d) biologically compatible elastically deformable material.
4. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 wherein said container has a structure selected from the group consisting of:
(a) an at least partially flexible structure;
(b) a completely flexible structure; and
(c) a structure with a semi-rigid bottom side and a flexible upper side.
5. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 wherein said lossy dielectric material is selected from a group consisting of:
(a) a mixture of salt and water;
(b) saline solution;
(c) a polysiloxane or a silicone gel; and
(d) bio-osmotic gel.
6. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 further comprising at least one connection mechanism selected from the group consisting of:
(a) at least one permanent connection mechanism; and
(b) at least one temporary connection mechanism.
7. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 further comprising a layer of ferrite material.
8. The lossy dielectric device of claim 1 , wherein said lossy dielectric material is a lossy dielectric fluid, a “squishy” material, or a formable material enclosed in said container.
9. A probing head comprising:
(a) a transmission path;
(b) a container;
(c) lossy dielectric material contained within said container; and
(d) said container securable substantially adjacent said transmission path to improve the curve of a frequency response.
10. The probing head of claim 9 wherein said container is insulative, puncture resistant, and thin.
11. The probing head of claim 9 wherein said container is made of a material selected from the group consisting of:
(a) plastic;
(b) rubber;
(c) polymeric material; and
(d) biologically compatible elastically deformable material.
12. The probing head of claim 9 wherein said container has a structure selected from the group consisting of:
(a) an at least partially flexible structure;
(b) a completely flexible structure; and
(c) a structure with a semi-rigid bottom side and a flexible upper side.
13. The probing head of claim 9 wherein said lossy dielectric material is selected from a group consisting of:
(a) a mixture of salt and water;
(b) saline solution;
(c) a polysiloxane or a silicone gel; and
(d) bio-osmotic gel.
14. The probing head of claim 9 further comprising at least one connection mechanism selected from the group consisting of:
(a) at least one permanent connection mechanism; and
(b) at least one temporary connection mechanism.
15. The probing head of claim 9 further comprising a layer of ferrite material.
16. The probing head of claim 9 , wherein said lossy dielectric material is a lossy dielectric fluid, a “squishy” material, or a formable material enclosed in said container.
17. A frequency response improving system, said system comprising:
(a) a probing head;
(b) a transmission path associated with said probing head;
(c) a container;
(d) lossy dielectric material contained within said container; and
(e) said container positionable and securable substantially adjacent at least part of said transmission path to improve the curve of a frequency response.
18. The system of claim 17 wherein said container has a structure selected from the group consisting of:
(a) an at least partially flexible structure;
(b) a completely flexible structure; and
(c) a structure with a semi-rigid bottom side and a flexible upper side.
19. The system of claim 17 , wherein said lossy dielectric material is a lossy dielectric fluid, a “squishy” material, or a formable material enclosed in said container.
20. A frequency response improving system for use with a probing head having a transmission path, said system comprising:
(a) a container;
(b) lossy dielectric material contained within said container; and
(c) said container positionable and securable substantially adjacent at least part of said transmission path to improve the curve of a frequency response.
21. The probing head of claim 20 wherein said container has a structure selected from the group consisting of:
(a) an at least partially flexible structure;
(b) a completely flexible structure; and
(c) a structure with a semi-rigid bottom side and a flexible upper side.
22. The system of claim 20 , wherein said lossy dielectric material is a lossy dielectric fluid, a “squishy” material, or a formable material enclosed in said container.