MEM relay for reconfigurable RF circuits
Authors:
- M. KimMKM. Kim
- J.B. HackerJHJ.B. Hacker
- E.A. SoveroESE.A. Sovero
- J. StuderJSJ. Studer
- J.A. HigginsJHJ.A. Higgins
- J.F. DeNataleJDJ.F. DeNatale
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
- Vol. 11 (2) , 53-55
Abstract
We describe a microelectromechanical (MEM) relay technology for high-performance reconfigurable RF circuits. This microrelay, fabricated using surface micromachining, is a metal contact relay with electrical isolation between signal and drive lines. This relay provides excellent switching performance over a broad frequency band (insertion loss of 0.1 dB and isolation of 30 dB at 40 GHz), versatility in switch circuit configurations (microstrip and coplanar, shunt and series), and the capability for monolithic integration with high-frequency electronics. In addition, this MEM relay technology has demonstrated yields and lifetimes that are promising for RF circuit implementation.Keywords
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