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A Novel Approach in RF-MEMS Switch Analysis Using Time Domain TLM Method
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Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications·Volume 03 (2011)·Pages 395–398·Published 28 October 2011·DOI10.4236/jemaa.2011.310062
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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.
KeywordsTransmission Line MatrixMicro Electromechanical SystemSwitch Analyze
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