Design of MEMS-based microwave and millimeterwave switches for high power applications

This paper presents the design methodology of a MEMS-based RF switches for millimeterwave applications. Both microwave, electromechanical and high power handling performances are allowed thanks to an original topology of MEMS associated to an appropriate design methodology.

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