Low-Voltage and High-Reliability RF MEMS Switch with Combined Electrothermal and Electrostatic Actuation [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 In this paper, we report a novel laterally actuated Radio Frequency (RF) Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) switch, which is based on a combination of electrothermal actuation and electrostatic latching hold.
Yong Zhu, Jitendra Pal
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A High Isolation Series-Shunt RF MEMS Switch [PDF]
Sensors, 2009 This paper presents a wide band compact high isolation microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch implemented on a coplanar waveguide (CPW) with three ohmic switch cells, which is based on the series-shunt switch design.
Yi Shi +3 more
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Novel High Isolation and High Capacitance Ratio RF MEMS Switch: Design, Analysis and Performance Verification [PDF]
Micromachines, 2022 In this paper, a novel high isolation and high-capacitance-ratio radio-frequency micro-electromechanical systems (RF MEMS) switch working at Ka-band is designed, fabricated, measured and analyzed.
Zhongliang Deng +4 more
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Design and Fabrication of a Ka Band RF MEMS Switch with High Capacitance Ratio and Low Actuation Voltage [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 In this paper a high capacitance ratio and low actuation voltage RF MEMS switch is designed and fabricated for Ka band RF front-ends application. The metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors is employed on a signal line to improve the capacitance ratio ...
Kun Deng +4 more
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Design and Analysis of a Fluid-Filled RF MEMS Switch [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 In the present study, a fluid-filled RF MEMS (Radio Frequency Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) switch is proposed and designed. In the analysis of the operating principle of the proposed switch, air, water, glycerol and silicone oil were adopted as ...
Hongyu Zhu +3 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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Machine Learning-Driven Structural Optimization of a Bistable RF MEMS Switch for Enhanced RF Performance [PDF]
MicromachinesIn the rapidly advancing digital era, the demand for miniaturized and high-performance electronic devices is increasing, particularly in applications such as wireless communication, unmanned aerial vehicles, and healthcare devices.
J. Joslin Percy +2 more
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Fabrication of an Au–Au/carbon nanotube-composite contacts RF-MEMS switch
Micro and Nano Systems Letters, 2018 This study aims to propose a new fabrication method for an ohmic contact type RF-MEMS switch with Au–Au/carbon nanotube (CNT)-composite contacts. These contacts are proposed to improve the reliability and the high-power handling capability of the ohmic ...
Tomoaki Kageyama, Sang-Seok Lee
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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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Design and analysis of CPW based shunt capacitive RF MEMS switch
Cogent Engineering, 2017 This paper is about, the design and analysis of shunt capacitive RF MEMS switch with less actuation voltage, low insertion losses and high isolation losses.
K Girija Sravani, K Srinivasa Rao
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