Title :
Microwave photonic applications of MEMS technology
Author :
Tangonan, Gregory ; Loo, Robert ; Schaffner, James ; Lee, J.J.
Author_Institution :
LLC, HRL Labs., Malibu, CA, USA
Abstract :
We describe RF MEMS switches and their applications to tunable filters and switchable antenna elements. We describe different scenarios where RF photonic systems can benefit from RF MEMS device development
Keywords :
antenna accessories; micromechanical devices; microwave filters; microwave photonics; microwave switches; passive filters; MEMS technology; RF MEMS switches; microwave photonic applications; switchable antenna elements; tunable filters; Filters; Insertion loss; Micromechanical devices; Microstrip; Microswitches; Microwave photonics; Microwave technology; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 1999. MWP '99. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, Vic.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5558-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.1999.819663
