A MEMS-Based Wide-Band Multi-State Power Attenuator for Radio Frequency and Microwave Applications

Iannacci J., Faes A., Mastri F., Masotti D., Rizzoli V.
Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK, IT

Keywords: reconfigurable network, RF power attenuator, RF-MEMS

We propose the implementation of a widely reconfigurable broad-band power attenuator for Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave signals, entirely based on the RF-MEMS surface micromachining technology available at FBK in Italy. The network realizes a large number of attenuation levels, from 2 up to 20 dB, with very flat characteristic up to 30 GHz.

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Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2010: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational
Published: June 21, 2010
Pages: 328 - 331
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3402-2