Title :
MEMS IC concept for advanced RF and millimeterwave communications
Author :
Grenier, K. ; Dubuc, D. ; Do, N. ; Busquère, J.P. ; Coccetti, F. ; Coustou, A. ; Dragomirescu, D. ; Plana, R.
Author_Institution :
LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
fDate :
30 Nov.-2 Dec. 2005
Abstract :
This paper aims to give an overview of the new architecture that will be embedded with the next generation of RF and millimeterwave modules that will have to feature new functionalities as flexibility and reconfigurability to match with all the standard that are or that will emerge, adaptability, testability to optimize the performances "on demand" in order to improve the autonomy, the reliability. The last issue deals with the miniaturisation that will be necessary to have a higher compactness for the modules and a reduced weight that is crucial for embedded applications.
Keywords :
integrated circuits; micromechanical devices; radiocommunication; MEMS IC; RF communications; embedded applications; millimeterwave communications; miniaturisation; Acoustic materials; CMOS technology; Capacitive sensors; Integrated circuit technology; Micromechanical devices; Millimeter wave technology; Polymers; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Radio-Frequency Integration Technology: Integrated Circuits for Wideband Communication and Wireless Sensor Networks, 2005. Proceedings. 2005 IEEE International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9372-4
DOI :
10.1109/RFIT.2005.1598893
