A generalized approach for the control of MEM relays

M. Younis; F. Gao; M. S. De Queiroz

doi:10.1109/ACC.2007.4282163

A generalized approach for the control of MEM relays

M. Younis^*, F. Gao, M. S. De Queiroz

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Abstract

In this paper, we show that voltage-controlled, electrostatic and electromagnetic micro-relays have a common dynamic structure. As a result, both types of microelectromechanical (MEM) relays are subject to the nonlinear phenomenon known as pull-in, which is usually associated with the electrostatic case. We show that open-loop control of MEM relays naturally leads to pull-in during the relay closing. Two control schemes - a Lyapunov design and a feedback linearization design - are presented with the objectives of avoiding pull-in during the micro-relay closing and improving the transient response during the micro-relay opening. Simulations illustrate the performance of the two control schemes in comparison to the typical open-loop operation of the MEM relay.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2007 American Control Conference, ACC
Pages	3180-3185
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ACC.2007.4282163
State	Published - Dec 1 2007
Externally published	Yes
Event	2007 American Control Conference, ACC - New York, NY, United States Duration: Jul 9 2007 → Jul 13 2007

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Conference	2007 American Control Conference, ACC
Country/Territory	United States
City	New York, NY
Period	07/9/07 → 07/13/07

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