Reducing the actuation voltage of microelectromechanical...

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Sefer, A. (Department: 2826)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Physical deformation

C257S417000, C257S420000, C257SE25020, C257SE31062, C257SE31093

Reexamination Certificate

active

10185283

ABSTRACT:
A microelectromechanical system switch may include a relatively stiff cantilevered beam coupled, on its free end, to a more compliant or flexible extension. A contact may be positioned at the free end of the cantilevered beam. The extension reduces the actuation voltage that is needed and compensates for the relative stiffness of the cantilevered beam in closing the switch. In opening the switch, the stiffness of the cantilevered beam may advantageously enable quicker operation which may be desirable in higher frequency situations.

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