Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitors...

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2007-03-08

2009-06-09

Thomas, Eric (Department: 2831)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Electrostatic capacitors

Variable

C361S281000, C361S287000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07545622

ABSTRACT:
Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitors and actuation components and related methods are provided. A MEMS variable capacitor can include first and second feed lines extending substantially parallel to one another. Further, MEMS variable capacitors can include first and second capacitive plates being spaced apart from the first and second feed lines. The first and second capacitive plates can be separately movable with respect to at least one of the first and second feed lines for varying the capacitance between the first and second feed lines over a predetermined capacitance range.

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