Title :
Novel RF MEMS Switches
Author :
Lucyszyn, S. ; Pranonsatit, S. ; Choi, J.Y. ; Moseley, R.W. ; Yeatman, E.M. ; Holmes, A.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Imperial Coll. London, London
Abstract :
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 packaged single-pole double throw (SPDT) version intended for space applications, operating from DC to 6 GHz; the second is a single-pole single throw (SPST) switch for high power applications in the 40 to 60 GHz band; and the third is a single- pole eight throw (SP8T) switch for signal routing applications, operating from DC to 20 GHz. The design, and measurements for all three unique solutions will be briefly summarized.
Keywords :
microswitches; ohmic contacts; RF MEMS ohmic contact switches; packaged single-pole double throw version; signal routing; single-pole single throw switch; Actuators; Communication switching; Coplanar waveguides; Educational institutions; Optical devices; Optical switches; Packaging; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Routing; Space technology; RF MEMS; SP8T; SPDT; SPST; microelectromechanical systems; power; radio frequency; space; switch;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2007. APMC 2007. Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Bangkok
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0748-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0749-1
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2007.4554610
