• DocumentCode
    768488
  • Title

    2/spl times/2 RF MEMS switch matrix

  • Author

    McErlean, E.P. ; Hong, J.-S. ; Tan, S.G. ; Wang, L. ; Cui, Z. ; Greed, R.B. ; Voyce, D.C.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Electr., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
  • Volume
    152
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    2005
  • Firstpage
    449
  • Lastpage
    454
  • Abstract
    The authors report on the recent development of a 2/spl times/2 RF MEMS switch matrix for high power applications. The RF design and modelling of the switch matrix using full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulations are described. The method of fabrication and experimental set-up are presented. Results for the recorded RF performance for on and off states are presented. Power handling characteristics of the switch are also examined. Some challenging issues for the development of this type of device are addressed.
  • Keywords
    microswitches; microwave switches; 2/spl times/2 RF MEMS switch matrix; EM simulation; full-wave electromagnetic simulation; high power application; power handling characteristics;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, IEE Proceedings
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    1350-2417
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/ip-map:20050104
  • Filename
    1561721
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=768488