@inproceedings{f0e3848fcd3a450bbb10d92f6342f375,
title = "Dynamic simulations of a novel RF MEMS switch",
abstract = "We present a dynamic analysis of a novel RF MEMS switch utilizing the dynamic pull-in phenomenon. We study this phenomenon and present guidelines about its mechanism. We propose to utilize this phenomenon to design a novel RF MEMS switch, which can be actuated by a voltage load as low as 40% of the traditionally used static pull-in voltage. The switch is actuated using a combined DC and AC loading. The AC loading can be tuned by altering its amplitude and/or frequency to reach the pull-in instability with the lowest driving voltage and fastest response speed. The new actuation method can solve a major problem in the design of RF MEMS switches, which is the high deriving voltage requirement.",
keywords = "Dynamic pull-in, Electric actuation, Microbeams, RF switches",
author = "Younis, {Mohammad I.} and Abdel-Rahman, {Eihab M.} and Nayfeh, {Ali H.}",
year = "2004",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0972842276",
series = "2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2004",
pages = "287--290",
editor = "M. Laudon and B. Romanowicz",
booktitle = "2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2004",
note = "2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2004 ; Conference date: 07-03-2004 Through 11-03-2004",
}