MEMS switches – TechConnect Briefs

A new compact scalable circuit model for RF MEMS switches

Suy H.M.R., Huizing H.G.A., Steeneken P.G., Yanson O.I., NXP Semiconductors, NL

In this paper, a new compact scalable circuit model for RF MEMS switches is presented. This new one-dimensional model combines the computational speed of one-dimensional models, with the accuracy of multi-dimensional models. The model includes [...]

Compact Modeling of Bistable Electrostatic Actuators

Xu J., Darling R.B., Lauritzen P.O., University of Washington, US

A compact circuit simulation model for a bistable electrostatic cantilever actuator is presented which is appropriate for circuit and system simulation of RF MEMS switches. This simplified model captures the essential physical features of a [...]