Title:Sensitivity Optimization of Microwave BiosensorsAuthor(s):Thomas Voglhuber-Brunnmaier, Lisa Wagner, Christian Diskus, Bernhard Jakoby, Martin BrandlAbstract:A microwave biosensor, suitable for the detection of dielectric overlays, formed by bonding of bio-molecules to a functionalized substrate, is investigated. The sensor consists of a resonant coupled split-ring configuration in microstrip technology. An analytical model for the sensor structure is developed and compared to measurement results. The complexity of the model is further reduced and equations for resonance frequency shift and Q-factor change are determined from which the sensitivity and the detection limit can be estimated. It is found that higher operating frequencies facilitate higher sensitivity and that the electrical conductivity of the sample dominates the Q-factors and therefore the achievable accuracy.Booktitle:Proceedia EngineeringPage Reference:4 page(s)Publishing:9/2016