RF MEMS from a device perspective

JJ Yao - Journal of micromechanics and microengineering, 2000‏ - iopscience.iop.org
This paper reviews the recent progress in MEMS for radio frequency (RF) applications from
a device perspective. RF MEMS devices reviewed include switches and relays, tunable …

Integrated circuit technology options for RFICs-present status and future directions

LE Larson - IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, 1998‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper will summarize the technology tradeoffs that are involved in the implementation
of radio frequency integrated circuits for wireless communications. Radio transceiver circuits …

[كتاب][B] RF MEMS: theory, design, and technology

GM Rebeiz - 2004‏ - books.google.com
Ultrasmall Radio Frequency and Micro-wave Microelectromechanical systems (RF MEMs),
such as switches, varactors, and phase shifters, exhibit nearly zero power consumption or …

Performance of low-loss RF MEMS capacitive switches

CL Goldsmith, Z Yao, S Eshelman… - IEEE Microwave and …, 1998‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
'This letter details the construction and performance of metal membrane radio frequency
MEMS switches at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. These shunt switches …

Distributed MEMS true-time delay phase shifters and wide-band switches

S Barker, GM Rebeiz - IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory …, 1998‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Wide-band switches and true-time delay (TTD) phase shifters have been developed using
distributed microelectromechanical system (MEMS) transmission lines for applications in …

Micromachined low-loss microwave switches

ZJ Yao, S Chen, S Eshelman… - Journal of …, 1999‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The design and fabrication of a micromechanical capacitive membrane microwave switching
device is described. The switching element consists of a thin metallic membrane, which has …

Single-pole eight-throw RF MEMS rotary switch

S Pranonsatit, AS Holmes… - Journal of …, 2006‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The design, fabrication, and measured performance of a novel single-pole eight-throw radio-
frequency (RF) microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) rotary switch are described. The …

Novel rf mems switches

S Lucyszyn, S Pranonsatit, JY Choi… - 2007 Asia-Pacific …, 2007‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper reviews three novel RF MEMS ohmic contact switches, each being designed for
specific applications. All three were developed at Imperial College London. The first is a …

Characteristics of micromachined switches at microwave frequencies

C Goldsmith, J Randall, S Eshelman… - 1996 IEEE MTT-S …, 1996‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article reviews the fundamental characteristics of micromechanical membrane switches
operating at microwave frequencies. The construction and theory of operation of capacitive …

Micromechanical membrane switches for microwave applications

C Goldsmith, TH Lin, B Powers… - Proceedings of 1995 …, 1995‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes the fabrication of low-cost, low-loss microwave switches using thin
metal membranes actuated by electrostatic fields. Measurement of switch test structures and …