In this paper, we design and analysis a new RF MEMS switched capacitor that exhibits low
pull in voltage. We propose a capacitance calculation method based on conformal mapping …

This paper presents miniature RF MEMS switched capacitors with pull-down and pull-up
electrodes for increased capacitance ratio and power handling. A 2× 2 switch array has …

Abstract Analysis and design of a novel high on/off capacitance ratio and low actuation
voltage radio frequency microelectro-mechanical systems (RF MEMS) switch. Circuit …

Conventional parallel capacitive RF MEMS switches have a large impact during the suction
phase. In general, RF MEMS switches have to be switched on and off in a considerably fast …

The dielectric charging caused by high actuation voltages is one of the reasons behind the
poor reliability of capacitive MEMS switches. This paper reports the design, fabrication and …

In this paper, we have developed an electrostatic driven capacitive RF MEMS switch. The
actuation voltage is applied to the actuation electrodes, and the DC voltage is isolated from …

This work presents a variable RF MEMS capacitor based on five cantilever shunt switches
for the first time. Conceptually, the proposed varactor design comprises five identical …

This paper presents a paradigm shift in RF MEMS, and shows the development of miniature
switched capacitors for RF applications. The MEMS bridges are 21/spl mu/m long by 8/spl …

A new topology of high power handling RF MEMS switched capacitor is presented in this
paper. The design has been optimized in order to get low sensitivity to mechanic stress and …

This paper presents the study of Radio-Frequency Micro-Electro Mechanical (RF MEMS)
switches and is inspired by their superior performance over the contemporary solid-state …