A Review Paper on RF MEMS Switch for Wireless Communication

A Review Paper on RF MEMS Switch for Wireless Communication

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Volume-4 Issue-2                       
Year of Publication : 2013
Authors : Gajanan D.Patil , N.R.Kolhare

Citation 

Gajanan D.Patil , N.R.Kolhare. "A Review Paper on RF MEMS Switch for Wireless Communication". International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT). V4(2):195-198 Feb 2013. ISSN:2231-5381. www.ijettjournal.org. published by seventh sense research group

Abstract

This paper deals with the RF (Radio Frequency) - MEMS (Micro - Electro - Mechanical - System) switch importance in the wireless communication system. Also explains the dominance of RF - Switch over existing devices like PIN Diodes and Field - Effect - Transistors with size, power, isolation, insertion loss, and graphically how Pull - in voltage affects on the tip deflection of the switch.

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Keywords
RF - MEMS , RF Switch , PIN Diodes , Pull - in voltage , isolation , insertion loss.