Microwave MEMS technology for next-generation wireless communications

The use of MEMS technology for microwave applications promises to solve some of the most vexing problems still confronting the field of high-frequency technology for wireless communications. This paper provides a historical view of this field, surveys the state-of-the-art in recent performance, and outlines the research challenges ahead for MEMS to move into widespread use.

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