RF-MEMS capacitive series switches of CPW & MSL configurations for reconfigurable antenna application

Franco De Flaviis, Changwon Jung

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Abstract

The air-bridged RF-MEMS switches in single pole single through (SPST) transmission lines are presented for reconfigurable antenna application. The RF characteristics of capacitive series switches are analyzed, measured, and compared with microstrip line (MSL) and coplanar waveguide (CPW) structures. RF-MEMS series switches are monolithic fabricated in both transmission line structures on glass substrate of dielectric constant, ετ = 7.4. The reconfigurable multi-beam spiral antenna (fo = 11 GHz), which is monolithic integrated with RF-MEMS capacitive series switches on the same glass substrates is also presented as an example of the use of in-line MEMS series switches for reconfigurable antenna applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting, Digest
Pages425-428
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 3 Jul 20058 Jul 2005

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2 A
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and USNC/URSI Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period3/07/058/07/05

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