TITLE:
A Novel Approach in RF-MEMS Switch Analysis Using Time Domain TLM Method
AUTHORS:
Alireza Haghshenas, Changiz Ghobadi, Javad Nourinia, Davod Ahmadian, Saber Soltani
KEYWORDS:
Transmission Line Matrix, Micro Electromechanical System, Switch Analyze
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications,
Vol.3 No.10,
October
24,
2011
ABSTRACT: In this paper the transmission line matrix (TLM) method is exploited to evaluate the electromagnetic field distribution over a new radio frequency micro electromechanical system (RF-MEMS). A hybrid symmetrical condensed node is used to analyze S-parameters of the switch in on and off states. Furthermore, the effects of spring zigzag cuts over the bridge are analyzed. Results have authorized that TLM method offers a much faster and more reliable results compare to other numerical methods because of its time domain behavior and transmission line basis.