A low-voltage actuated micromachined microwave switch using torsion springs and leverage

Authors
Hah, D Yoon, E Hong, S
Citation
D. Hah et al., A low-voltage actuated micromachined microwave switch using torsion springs and leverage, IEEE MICR T, 48(12), 2000, pp. 2540-2545
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
00189480 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
2540 - 2545
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-9480(200012)48:12<2540:ALAMMS>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
In this paper, a push-pull type microwave switch is proposed, which utilize s torsion springs and leverage for low-voltage operation. The switching ope ration up to 4 GHz is demonstrated. The actuation voltage is similar to5 V. The insertion loss of similar to1 dB and the isolation as high as similar to 40 dB at 1 GHz are achieved by the push-pull operation.