RF-MEMS Monolithic K and Ka Band Multi-State Phase Shifters as Building Blocks for 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) Applications [PDF]
Sensors, 2020 RF-MEMS, i.e., Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for Radio Frequency (RF) passive components, exhibit interesting characteristics for the upcoming 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, in which reconfigurable broadband and frequency-agile ...
Jacopo Iannacci +8 more
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Study on SR-Crossbar RF MEMS Switch Matrix Port Configuration Scheme with Optimized Consistency [PDF]
SensorsThe performance consistency of an RF MEMS switch matrix is a crucial metric that directly impacts its operational lifespan. An improved crossbar-based RF MEMS switch matrix topology, SR-Crossbar, was investigated in this article.
Weiwei Zhou, Weixing Sheng, Binyun Yan
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An Experimental Study of the Pull-In Voltage in RF MEMS Switches Fabricated by Au Electroplating and Standard Wet Release: Considering the Bridge Geometry [PDF]
SensorsRadio Frequency Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (RF MEMS) are devices showing exceptional potential to satisfy the demands of emerging RF electronic technologies, including those considered for high-power applications, such as for long distance ...
Loukas Michalas +4 more
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Low-voltage U-shaped RF MEMS shunt switch integration for K-band phased array beam steering [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis work presents the design and system-level integration of a low-voltage U-shaped meander RF MEMS shunt switch with a K-band phased array antenna for agile and efficient beam steering.
Y. Anusha +3 more
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Temperature Effects in Packaged RF MEMS Switches with Optimized Gold Electroplating Process [PDF]
MicromachinesDue to its excellent electrical performance, mechanical reliability, and thermal stability, electroplated gold is still the most commonly used material for movable beams in RF MEMS switches.
Lifeng Wang +3 more
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npj Flexible Electronics, 2022 This paper presents a flexible radio-frequency microelectromechanical system (RF MEMS) switch integrated on cyclo-olefin polymer (COP) substrate using a modified surface MEMS processing technology, which could be used in the 17–19 GHz frequency band of ...
Yingli Shi +9 more
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Sensors, 2023 RF-MEMS technology has evolved significantly over the years, during which various attempts have been made to tailor such devices for extreme performance by leveraging novel designs and fabrication processes, as well as integrating unique materials ...
Rayan Bajwa, Murat Kaya Yapici
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A Reconfigurable Pseudohairpin Filter Based on MEMS Switches
Sensors, 2022 This work presents a bandpass-reconfigurable planar pseudohairpin filter based on RF-MEMS switches. Hairpin-line structures are preferred to design microstrip filters because this class of filters offers a more compact size, and, in general, hairpin ...
Massimo Donelli +3 more
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Design, Fabrication and Measurement of Radio Frequency Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
IEEE Open Journal of Nanotechnology, 2023 This article describes the fabrication and experimental results of a novel step structure Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical system (RF MEMS) switch integrated with a circular patch antenna.
Girija Sravani Kondavitee +5 more
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RF MEMS devices and applications [PDF]
2015 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference (IMOC), 2015 This paper introduces Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems (RF MEMS) devices, including a switch, resonator, filter and antenna for applications that require reconfigurable RF components.
Kim, Jung-Mu, Llamas-Garro, Ignacio
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