Title :
High-power handling capability of low complexity RF-MEMS switch in Ku-band
Author :
Stehle, A. ; Siegel, C. ; Ziegler, V. ; Schönlinner, B. ; Prechtel, U. ; Seidel, H. ; Schmid, U.
Author_Institution :
EADS Innovation Works, Munich
Abstract :
A low complexity, low-loss RF-MEMS switch suited for high-power applications is presented. The switch was originally designed for small-signal operation in the Ku-band and is able to handle at least 6 W RF power in the hot-switching mode. In addition to small- and large-signal S-parameter measurements, a brief explanation of its high-power properties is given.
Keywords :
S-parameters; microswitches; microwave switches; S-parameter measurements; high-power handling capability; hot-switching mode; low complexity RF-MEMS switch;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20072827
