Title :
Microwave switch using MEMS-technology
Author :
Poddar, A.K. ; Pandey, K.N.
Author_Institution :
Armament Res. & Dev. Estlabl., Pune, India
Abstract :
Integration of a Micro-sensor, Micro-actuator, Micro-electro-mechanical filter, RF switches, signal processing and intelligent control at one place that fit on to the surface of computer chip can provide a miniaturized systems and such devices go under different names, such as smart structure, smart sensors or micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). These devices have numerous applications in medicine, aerospace, auto-motive and defense systems and the MEMS technology is starting to branch out into desperate application in the field of micro-wave components/systems. Much of the activity has been driven by the ability of MEMS to miniaturize, reduce the cost, and improve the performance of, transducers and actuators previously fabricated by hybrid techniques. Though some systems have been developed, most of them are in the development stage or conceptual stage. This paper presents a review of the MEMS design and development and describes a RF-switch at 26 GHz
Keywords :
micromechanical devices; microwave switches; 26 GHz; RF MEMS technology; microwave switch; Application software; Biomedical signal processing; Intelligent control; Microactuators; Micromechanical devices; Microwave devices; Microwave filters; Radio frequency; Surface fitting; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
High Performance Electron Devices for Microwave and Optoelectronic Applications, 2000 8th IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6550-X
DOI :
10.1109/EDMO.2000.919046