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Published in: Microsystem Technologies 1/2019

02-05-2018 | Technical Paper

Design of a packaging-friendly double-topology RF MEMS switch for space applications

Authors: Evgeny A. Savin, Roman V. Kirtaev, Andrey A. Zhukov, Pavel I. Didyk

Published in: Microsystem Technologies | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

This article presents the results of the research, design and a series of manufacturing steps of an RF-MEMS switch to be used in space communication systems. Design and measurement results are discussed. Double-topology geometry for anodic bonding is presented.

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Metadata
Title
Design of a packaging-friendly double-topology RF MEMS switch for space applications
Authors
Evgeny A. Savin
Roman V. Kirtaev
Andrey A. Zhukov
Pavel I. Didyk
Publication date
02-05-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Microsystem Technologies / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0946-7076
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1858
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-018-3929-8

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