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Title: RF-MEMS switch actuation pulse optimization using Taguchi's method
Authors: Spasos, M
Tsiakmakis, K
Charalampidis, N
Nilavalan, R
Keywords: Taguchi;Actuation pulse optimization;RF-MEMS switch
Issue Date: 2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Citation: Microsystem Technologies 17(8): 1351-1359, Aug 2011
Abstract: Reliability and longevity comprise two of the most important concerns when designing micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) switches. Forcing the switch to perform close to its operating limits underlies a trade-off between response bandwidth and fatigue life due to the impact force of the cantilever touching its corresponding contact point. This paper presents for first time an actuation pulse optimization technique based on Taguchi’s optimization method to optimize the shape of the actuation pulse of an ohmic RF-MEMS switch in order to achieve better control and switching conditions. Simulation results show significant reduction in impact velocity (which results in less than 5 times impact force than nominal step pulse conditions) and settling time maintaining good switching speed for the pull down phase and almost elimination of the high bouncing phenomena during the release phase of the switch.
Description: Copyright @ 2011 Springer-Verlag
URI: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/5584
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00542-011-1312-0
ISSN: 0946-7076
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Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Research Papers

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