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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
—This paper deals with a general analytic approach for the design of RF microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switches. The chosen configuration for these microwave devices is composed of twocoplanar transmission line sections separated by a metal membrane providing a shunt connected variable impedance. Using a bias voltage it is possible to actuate the switch. The adopted methodology for the development of the circuital model is based on the image impedance parameter representation of a two-port network. Synthesis equations are presented, and design considerations are discussed. The proposed approach is validated by means of electromagnetic simulations.
Publisher: 
Routledge
Publication date: 
1 Jun 2012
Authors: 

G Bartolucci, G De Angelis, A Lucibello, R Marcelli, E Proietti

Biblio References: 
Volume: 26 Issue: 8-9 Pages: 1168-1179
Origin: 
Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications