Combined device- and system-level simulation of RF MEMS switches

Gabriele Schräg, Thomas Künzig, Martin Niessner, G. Wachutka

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Abstract

We present two problem-adapted modeling approaches for RF-MEMS switches which, in principle, are applicable to any capacitive MEMS device and combine device-level with system-level modeling techniques. The first model has been tailored for detailed investigations on device-level (problem-adapted finite element (FE) model), while the second approach is suited for system-level simulation on the basis of macromodels. Both approaches enable the efficient, but yet physics-based simulation of basic device characteristics; this is demonstrated by comparing the simulation results of the RF MEMS switch designs with optical measurements of their static and dynamic operation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Manufacturing, Electronics and Microsystems - TechConnect Briefs 2016
EditorsBart Romanowicz, Matthew Laudon, Fiona Case, Fiona Case, Bart Romanowicz
PublisherTechConnect
Pages95-98
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780997511734
StatePublished - 2016
Event10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 19th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2016 National SBIR/STTR Conference - Washington, United States
Duration: 22 May 201625 May 2016

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2016
Volume4

Conference

Conference10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 19th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2016 National SBIR/STTR Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period22/05/1625/05/16

Keywords

  • Finite element modeling
  • RF MEMS switch
  • System-level modeling
  • Tailored modeling

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