Tunable microwave network using microelectromechanical switches

Details Tunable microwave network using microelectromechanical switches Tunable microwave network using microelectromechanical switches

1996-12-21

1998-09-15

Pascal, Robert J.

Wave transmission lines and networks

Coupling networks

Wave filters including long line elements

333262, 333263, H01P 1203, H01P 110

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058085270

ABSTRACT:
A desired frequency response of a microwave network on a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), a microwave integrated circuit (MIC), or a hybrid circuit is achieved by selectively switching MEM switches to change the network topology. In a filter network, MEM switches connected between capacitors and inductors are selectively switched to change the network configuration to achieve a desired frequency response. In an amplifier network, the MEM switches are selectively switched to tune the amplifier to a desired frequency response and to reduce harmonic output.

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