Abstract :
RF-MEMS based components such as inductors, variable capacitors, transmission line, filter, switches, phase-shifter, and resonators are superior in performances in term of quality factor, noise, linearity, power consumption, size, and cost, which cannot be achieved by conventional approach, thereby, prime candidate for ubiquitous connectivity. This work discusses the recent trends in wireless connectivity and gives the brief overview of the RF-MEMS enabled front ends, especially, RF signal source (VCOs) that can be extended to microwave, and is also amenable for integrated circuit (IC) fabrication
Keywords :
micromechanical devices; power consumption; radio applications; signal sources; ultra wideband communication; voltage-controlled oscillators; RF-MEMS; RF-signal source; integrated circuit fabrication; low-power consumption; ubiquitous connectivity; ultrawideband communication system; wireless connectivity; Capacitors; Communication switching; Inductors; Microwave integrated circuits; Power transmission lines; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Resonator filters; Switches; Ultra wideband communication; IC; MEMS; RF; VCO;
