Title :
C-Ku band reflection-type RF-MEMS tunable BPF
Author :
Nishino, Takanori ; Sang-Seok Lee ; Inoue, H.
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Kamakura
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose a low loss tunable band pass filter (BPF) with direct contact RF-MEMS switches. To reduce the insertion loss in the pass band, reflection-type architecture is implemented. To obtain wide tuning range and sharp characteristics, a lumped-element configuration is adopted. We prove the reflection loss of a tunable BRF whose lumped- elements were changed over by the direct contact switches, is much lower than the insertion loss of a tunable BPF of the same system. Finally, we validate the concept by the trial fabrication, showing the loss of 3.2 dB, 2.8 dB and 3.5 dB at the center of the three selectable frequencies over the C-Ku bands.
Keywords :
band-pass filters; microswitches; microwave filters; RF-MEMS tunable BPF; direct contact switches; insertion loss reduction; low loss tunable band pass filter; lumped-element configuration; Band pass filters; Frequency; Inductors; Insertion loss; Micromechanical devices; Paramagnetic resonance; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Resonator filters; Switches; Tunable circuits and devices; Microwave filters; RF-MEMS; Tunable filters;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2007. European
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-2-87487-001-9
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2007.4405143