Micro-electro-mechanical switch and a method of using and...

Electricity: magnetically operated switches – magnets – and electr – Electromagnetically actuated switches – Polarity-responsive

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C200S181000

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10096472

ABSTRACT:
A micro-electro-mechanical switch includes at least one portion of a conductive line in the chamber, a beam with imbedded charge, and control electrodes. The beam has a conductive section which is positioned in substantial alignment with the at least one portion of the conductive line. The conductive section of the beam has an open position spaced away from the at least one portion of the conductive line and a closed position on the at least one portion of the conductive line. Each of the control electrodes is spaced away from an opposing side of the beam to control movement of the beam.

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