In RF (Radio Frequency) domain, one of the limitations of using MEMS (Micro Electromechanical Systems) switching devices for medium power applications is RF power. Failure phenomena appear even for 500 mW. A design of MEMS switched capacitors with an enhanced topology is presented in this paper to prevent it. This kind of device and its promising performances will serve to fabricate a MEMS based phase shifter able to work under several watts.
@article{arxiv.0805.0890,
title = {RF-MEMS Switched Varactors for Medium Power Applications},
author = {F. Maury and A. Pothier and A. Crunteanu and F. Conseil and P. Blondy},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0805.0890},
year = {2008}
}
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