Title :
Design of enhanced multi-bit distributed MEMS variable true-time delay lines
Author :
Perruisseau-Carrier, J. ; Fritschi, R. ; Skrivervik, A.K.
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytechnique Federate de Lausanne, Switzerland
Abstract :
This paper shows how periodic structure theory can be used to precisely model and design conventional distributed MEMS variable true-time delay lines, so as to deduce an improved topology for multi-bit operation. Results for the new configuration are then presented along with its conventional counterpart performances, highlighting the advantage of the new configuration in terms of mismatch and delay distortion.
Keywords :
delay lines; micromechanical devices; periodic structures; transmission lines; delay distortion; multibit distributed MEMS variable true-time delay lines; periodic structure theory; Capacitors; Circuits; Coplanar waveguides; Delay lines; Micromechanical devices; Neodymium; Periodic structures; Symmetric matrices; Transmission line matrix methods; Transmission line theory;
Conference_Titel :
Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, 2005 PhD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9345-7
DOI :
10.1109/RME.2005.1543036
