Title :
Low Loss Ohmic Switches For RF Frequency Applications
Author :
Pothier, A. ; Blondy, P. ; Cros, D. ; Verdeyme, S. ; Guillon, P. ; Champeaux, C. ; Tristant, P. ; Catherinot, A.
Author_Institution :
IRCOM, FACULTÃ\x89 DES SCIENCES, 123 AV. A. THOMAS 87060 LIMOGES - FRANCE. Arnaud.pothier@ircom.unilim.fr
Abstract :
This paper focuses on the design of DC contact series switch built with MEMS technology. It uses a novel contact electrode that allows to have a high isolation and low insertion loss. This approach resulted in good performances with measured insertion loss of 0.1dB and 45 dB isolation at 2 GHz.
Keywords :
Biomembranes; Contacts; Coplanar waveguides; Electrodes; Gold; Insertion loss; Micromechanical devices; Radio frequency; Switches; Tuned circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2002. 32nd European
Conference_Location :
Milan, Italy
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.2002.339407
