We propose a nonlinear model of a resistive MEMS switch. We describe the nonlinear behaviour of the switch by exploiting an extended harmonic balance (HB) technique allowing the efficient calculation of distortion effects due to MEMS nonlinearities. A comparison with the corresponding capacitive model is also given. As an illustrative example, the results of the simulation of a reconfigurable integrated antenna operated by commercial MEMS switches are compared to measurements.
V. Rizzoli, D. Masotti, F. Mastri., R. Gaddi, F. Donzelli (2007). Nonlinear Modelling of Reconfigurable Microwave Components Based on Resistive MEMS Switches. LONDRA : Horizon House Publications Ltd.
Nonlinear Modelling of Reconfigurable Microwave Components Based on Resistive MEMS Switches
RIZZOLI, VITTORIO;MASOTTI, DIEGO;MASTRI, FRANCO;GADDI, ROBERTO;DONZELLI, FRANCESCO
2007
Abstract
We propose a nonlinear model of a resistive MEMS switch. We describe the nonlinear behaviour of the switch by exploiting an extended harmonic balance (HB) technique allowing the efficient calculation of distortion effects due to MEMS nonlinearities. A comparison with the corresponding capacitive model is also given. As an illustrative example, the results of the simulation of a reconfigurable integrated antenna operated by commercial MEMS switches are compared to measurements.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.