RF MEMS: benefits & challenges of an evolving RF switch technology

作者: C. Goldsmith , J. Kleber , B. Pillans , D. Forehand , A. Malczewski

DOI: 10.1109/GAAS.2001.964365

关键词: Emphasis (telecommunications)Electronic engineeringElectrical engineeringRF switchMicroelectromechanical systemsRadarCommunications systemEngineeringReliability (semiconductor)

摘要: … T/R module, the high cost of the modules can … filters, and others like them, result in substantial size (60x) and weight (1 50x) reductions compared to conventional fixed filters with switch …

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