Modulation instability generated by mechanical frequencies in RF MEMS switches is predicted and its potential contribution to the RF signal degradation is discussed. In particular, evaluations have been performed for double clamped configurations in shunt capacitive devices. As a conclusion, it is evidenced the possibility for the excitation of satellites affecting as noise sources higher than −40 dB the spectral purity of microwave sources.

Marcelli, R., Bartolucci, G., De Angelis, G., Lucibello, A., Proietti, E. (2012). Modulation instability in RF MEMS devices. ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, 71(1), 59-67 [10.1007/s10470-011-9826-z].

Modulation instability in RF MEMS devices

BARTOLUCCI, GIANCARLO;
2012-01-01

Abstract

Modulation instability generated by mechanical frequencies in RF MEMS switches is predicted and its potential contribution to the RF signal degradation is discussed. In particular, evaluations have been performed for double clamped configurations in shunt capacitive devices. As a conclusion, it is evidenced the possibility for the excitation of satellites affecting as noise sources higher than −40 dB the spectral purity of microwave sources.
2012
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore ING-INF/01 - ELETTRONICA
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
RF MEMS, Power handling, Modulation instability, Nonlinear Schrodinger equation
Marcelli, R., Bartolucci, G., De Angelis, G., Lucibello, A., Proietti, E. (2012). Modulation instability in RF MEMS devices. ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, 71(1), 59-67 [10.1007/s10470-011-9826-z].
Marcelli, R; Bartolucci, G; De Angelis, G; Lucibello, A; Proietti, E
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