Wideband micromachined transitions for MEMS tunable high-Q filters

Alexandras Margomenos, Yongshik Lee, Alok Jain, Terry Yao, Dimitris Peroulis, Linda P.B. Katehi

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Abstract

Two types of micromachined RF transitions for interconnecting Coplanar Waveguides (CPW) on silicon to Microstrip lines suspended on membranes are presented. These transitions are a critical component for developing MEMS tunable high-Q filters for Ka and U-band applications. Their fabrication is based on a DRIE etching process which provides excellent control of the size and shape of the etched structure, therefore excellent control of the transition's RF performance. The presented transitions have sufficient bandwidth for covering the 35-55 GHz range within which the MEMS tunable filters will be operating.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Pages1336-1339
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Dec 1
Event36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 2006 Sept 102006 Sept 12

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006

Other

Other36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period06/9/1006/9/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Radiation

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