Title :
Fixed imporved narrow band filter with steerable RF MEMS tuning and packaging interconnections comparison
Author :
Abou-Gabal, Mahmoud
Author_Institution :
STPKC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abstract :
This paper discusses Fixed Filter design with improved narrow band and steerable tuning using RF Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Also packaging technology interconnections are compared in terms of performance and technology cost.
Keywords :
integrated circuit design; integrated circuit interconnections; integrated circuit packaging; micromechanical devices; radiofrequency filters; radiofrequency integrated circuits; RF microelectromechanical system technology; fixed filter design; narrow band filter; narrow band tuning; packaging technology interconnection; steerable RF MEMS tuning; technology cost; Flip chip; Metals; Micromechanical devices; Microwave filters; Packaging; Radio frequency; Tuning; Electromagnetic (EM); Filter; Flip-chip; Insertion Loss (IL); LTCC; RF MEMS; Three Dimensional (3D); Via; Wirebonds;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), 2012 16th IEEE Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
Yasmine Hammamet
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0782-6
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.2012.6196414
