Title :
MEMS DC contact micro relays on ceramic substrate for space communication switching network
Author :
Pothier, A. ; Hitier, S. ; El khatib, M. ; Blondy, P. ; Orlianges, J.C. ; Champeaux, C. ; Catherinot, A. ; Vendier, O. ; Cazaux, J.L.
Author_Institution :
IRCOM, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
This paper presented several examples of MEMS ohmic micro relay integration applied to the design of wide band and very low loss basic switching functions. These functions form basic blocks which can be implemented to design more complex networks like switching matrixes. Both CPW and microstrip implementation have been studied and optimized to appraise the most favorable configuration. These devices are fabricated on ceramic alumina substrate, and illustrate the high potential of MEMS technology for reconfigurable space communication systems.
Keywords :
coplanar waveguide components; microrelays; microstrip components; ohmic contacts; space communication links; DC contact micro relay; MEMS technology; basic switching function; ceramic alumina substrate; coplanar waveguides; microelectromechanical system; microstrip implementation; ohmic micro relay; reconfigurable space communication system; switching network matrix; Ceramics; Communication switching; Complex networks; Coplanar waveguides; Micromechanical devices; Microrelays; Microstrip; Space technology; Transmission line matrix methods; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2005 European
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2005.1608935
