Title :
Modeling and design of RF MEMS structures using computationally efficient numerical techniques
Author :
Bushyager, N.A. ; Tentzeris, M.M.
Author_Institution :
Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
The modeling of MEMS structures using MRTD is presented. Many complex RF structures have been inadequately studied due to limitations in simulation methods. The space and time adaptive grid, as well as the ability to handle intracell feature variations, makes MRTD an ideal method for modeling these structures. MRTD is shown to be able to handle the complex structures found in modern wireless and microwave communication systems efficiently and accurately. Specifically, micromachined structures such as MEMS are treated
Keywords :
micromechanical devices; time-domain analysis; RF MEMS device; adaptive grid; computational efficiency; design model; micromachined structure; microwave communication system; multi-resolution time-domain technique; numerical simulation; wireless communication system; Capacitors; Finite difference methods; Microelectromechanical devices; Micromechanical devices; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Solid modeling; Space technology; Substrates; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2001. Proceedings., 51st
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7038-4
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2001.927744