Design of reconfigurable fractal antennas and rf MEMS for spaced-based communication systems

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Vinoy ◽  
Vijay K. Varadan
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Fractal Antennas

RF-MEMS for smart communication systems and future 5G applications

2018 ◽  
pp. 499-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Dubuc ◽  
Katia Grenier ◽  
Jacopo Iannacci
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems

scholarly journals RF-MEMS Monolithic K and Ka Band Multi-State Phase Shifters as Building Blocks for 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) Applications

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacopo Iannacci ◽  
Giuseppe Resta ◽  
Alvise Bagolini ◽  
Flavio Giacomozzi ◽  
Elena Bochkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Phase Shifter ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Phase Shifters ◽  
Small Cells ◽  
Mems Technology

RF-MEMS, i.e., Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for Radio Frequency (RF) passive components, exhibit interesting characteristics for the upcoming 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, in which reconfigurable broadband and frequency-agile devices, like high-order switching units, tunable filters, multi-state attenuators, and phase shifters will be necessary to enable mm-Wave services, small cells, and advanced beamforming. In particular, satellite communication systems providing high-speed Internet connectivity utilize the K and Ka bands, which offer larger bandwidth compared to lower frequencies. This paper focuses on two design concepts of multi-state phase shifter designed and manufactured in RF-MEMS technology. The networks feature 4 switchable stages (16 states) and are developed for the K and Ka bands. The proposed phase shifters are realized in a surface micromachining RF-MEMS technology and the experimentally measured parameters are compared with Finite Element Method (FEM) multi-physical electromechanical and RF simulations. The simulated phase shifts at both the operating bands fit well the measured value, despite the measured losses (S21) are larger than 5–7 dB if compared to simulations. However, such a non-ideality has a technological motivation that is explained in the paper and that will be fixed in the manufacturing of future devices.

Optically reconfigurable Sierpinski fractal antennas for RoF based communication systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayhan Yazgan ◽  
Haydar Kaya ◽  
I. Hakki Cavdar
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Fractal Antennas

RF-MEMS Application to RF Tuneable Circuits

2016 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Roberto Sorrentino ◽  
Paola Farinelli ◽  
Alessandro Cazzorla ◽  
Luca Pelliccia
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Low Loss ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems ◽  
Mems Switches ◽  
High Linearity ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Intermodulation Distortions ◽  
Complex Circuits

The bursting wireless communication market, including 5G, advanced satellite communication systems and COTM (Communication On The Move) terminals, require ever more sophisticated functions, from multi-band and multi-function operations to electronically steerable and reconfigurable antennas, pushing technological developments towards the use of tunable microwave components and circuits. Reconfigurability allows indeed for reduced complexity and cost of the apparatuses. In this context, RF MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) technology has emerged as a very attractive solution to realize both tunable devices (e.g. variable capacitors, inductors and micro-relays), as well as complex circuits (e.g. tunable filters, reconfigurable matching networks and reconfigurable beam forming networks for phased array antennas). High linearity, low loss and high miniaturization are the typical advantages of RF MEMS over conventional technologies. Micromechanical components fabricated via IC-compatible MEMS technologies and capable of low-loss filtering, switching and frequency generation allow for miniaturized wireless front-ends via higher levels of integration. In addition, the inherent high linearity of the MEMS switches enables carrier aggregations without introducing intermodulation distortions. This paper will review the recent advances in the development of the RF MEMS to RF tunable circuits and systems.

Design and Simulation of K Band RF MEMS Tunable Combline Filter

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 2219-2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong Liang Deng ◽  
Xing Jie Cao
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Bandpass Filters ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Mobile Communication Systems ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Tunable Frequency

Tunable bandpass filters are generally preferred and are used extensively in the mobile communication systems. In this paper, a design of the RF MEMS tunable combline bandpass filter is proposed. Firstly, the theory of the RF MEMS tunable combline bandpass filter is presented. Secondly, a combline bandpass filter which have a tunable frequency range from 18GHz to 27GHz is designed and simulated by using the EDA simulation software. Its bandwidth is about 1GHz in the tunable frequency range. From the simulation results, the designed filter is not only compact and effortless to fabricate but also relatively superior in some aspects.

scholarly journals RF MEMS electrostatically actuated tunable capacitors and their applications: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 013002
Author(s):  
Fahimullah Khan ◽  
Mohammad I Younis
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Electrostatically Actuated ◽  
Tunable Capacitors ◽  
Portable Electronics ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract This paper reviews the recent developments of micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) based electrostatically actuated tunable capacitors. MEMS based tunable capacitors (MBTCs) are important building blocks in advanced radio frequency communication systems and portable electronics. This is due to their excellent performance compared to solid state counterpart. Different designs, tuning mechanisms, and performance parameters of MBTCs are discussed, compared, and summarized. Several quantitative comparisons in terms of tuning range, quality factor (Q factor), and electrodes configurations are presented, which provide deep insight into different design studies, assists in selecting designs, and layouts that best suit various applications. We also highlight recent modern applications of tunable capacitors, such as mobile handsets, internet of things, communication sensors, and 5G antennas. Finally, the paper discusses different design approaches and proposes guidelines for performance improvement.

scholarly journals Artifical neural networks in RF MEMS switch modelling

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zlatica Marinkovic ◽  
Vera Markovic ◽  
Tomislav Ciric ◽  
Larissa Vietzorreck ◽  
Olivera Pronic-Rancic
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Mems Switches ◽  
Mems Switch ◽  
Artifical Neural Networks ◽  
Rf Mems Switches ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Similar Accuracy

The increased growth of the applications of RF MEMS switches in modern communication systems has created an increased need for their accurate and efficient models. Artificial neural networks have appeared as a fast and efficient modelling tool providing similar accuracy as standard commercial simulation packages. This paper gives an overview of the applications of artificial neural networks in modelling of RF MEMS switches, in particular of the capacitive shunt switches, proposed by the authors of the paper. Models for the most important switch characteristics in electrical and mechanical domains are considered, as well as the inverse models aimed to determine the switch bridge dimensions for specified requirements for the switch characteristics.

Design and Performance Analysis of Low Pull – in Voltage RF MEMS Shunt Switch for Millimeterwave Therapy, IoT and 5G Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivasa rao k ◽  
P. Ashok Kumar ◽  
Girija Srav ◽  
Koushik Guha
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Wave Spectrum ◽  
Signal Propagation ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical System ◽  
Millimetre Wave ◽  
Smart Systems ◽  
Mems Switch ◽  
Rf Devices ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Recent Advancements in the wireless communication systems utilizes miniaturized devices based on Micro – Electro – Mechanical System technology for present and future 5G wireless applications. Now a days, RF devices are utilizing the frequencies upto 30 GHz and a huge traffic in signal propagation occurs which leads to the slow data rate. In other hand, there is a huge spectrum available in the millimetre wave frequency range of 30 – 300 GHz. The millimetre wave spectrum is attractive for development of smart systems based on 5G technology. In this paper, A low pull – in voltage capacitive type RF MEMS switch is proposed to operate at the frequencies above 30 GHz. The switch is proposed with new iterative meandering technique where span length of each section in meanders differs and dependable with first section. A low pull – in voltage of 1.8V is achieved with large capacitance ratio of 63. The switch exhibits low insertion loss of -0.24 dB at 41 GHz and possess high isolation of -46.7 dB at 38 GHz. The design is validated by comparing the theoretical and simulated results and the switch can be efficiently utilized for millimeterwave applications.

RF MEMS and reconfigurable antennas for communication systems

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Vinoy ◽  
Hargsoon Yoon ◽  
Taeksoo Ji ◽  
Vijay K. Varadan
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Rf Mems ◽  
Reconfigurable Antennas
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