Title :
Design criteria for tunable matching networks: a MEMS perspective in the FM band
Author :
Elshurafa, Amro M. ; El-Masry, Ezz I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, NS, Canada
Abstract :
A tunable matching network selection rationale is given. Specific emphasis is dedicated towards MEMS components in the FM band. An extremely useful and important result is reached proving that minimal number of components is required to match a range of loads in the complete band. The design approach is more accurate than the Smith chart approach and takes into account parasitic effects. The network can be used in intelligent RF front ends.
Keywords :
frequency modulation; micromechanical devices; radiofrequency integrated circuits; tuning; FM band; MEMS perspective; Q factor; RFIC; Smith chart approach; parasitic effects; tunable matching networks; Capacitors; Impedance; Inductors; Intelligent networks; Micromechanical devices; Power transmission lines; Q factor; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Transceivers; MEMS; Q factor; RFIC´s; Tunable Matching Networks;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 2003 IEEE 46th Midwest Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8294-3
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.2003.1562536
