Title :
Tunable matching networks for future MEMS-based transceivers
Author :
Elshurafa, Amro M. ; El-Masry, Ezz I.
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng., Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, NS, Canada
Abstract :
Design criteria for tunable matching networks (TMN) are given with emphasis on the MEMS technology in the FM band. An important result is obtained proving that minimal number of components is needed to match a range of loads in the full band. Exact design equations are given rather than approximations based on the Smith Chart. Parasitic effects are also incorporated. Future fully MEMS-based transceivers with automatic antenna tuning units are presented.
Keywords :
antennas; frequency modulation; micromechanical devices; transceivers; tuning; FM band; MEMS based transceivers; Smith Chart; automatic antenna tuning units; parasitic effects; tunable matching networks; Capacitors; Frequency; Impedance; Inductors; Micromechanical devices; Power transmission lines; Q factor; Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems; Transceivers; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 2004. ISCAS '04. Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8251-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.2004.1329039
