High power effects on a MEMS-based tunable matching network for power amplifier reconfigurability

V. Silva Cortes, R. Weigel, G. Fischer, A. Hagelauer

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Abstract

In this work, the thermal effects of a tunable matching network (TMN) based on micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) are investigated. A reconfigurable power amplifier (PA) is proposed based on a TMN. The thermal effects are modeled and their influence on the linearity of the PA are addressed. The study is aided by a behavioral model of the capacitive MEMS switch which has been extended in order to include the thermal effects that raise due to power dissipation at the MEMS's membrane. The PA architecture is based on a commercial process design kit and the MEMS switch is based on the geometry and material characteristics of an available component.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLAMC 2016 - IEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509042876
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event1st IEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference, LAMC 2016 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Duration: 12 Dec 201614 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameLAMC 2016 - IEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference

Conference

Conference1st IEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference, LAMC 2016
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityPuerto Vallarta
Period12/12/1614/12/16

Keywords

  • Power Amplifier
  • RF MEMS
  • Tunable Matching Network

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