A miniature distributed ku-band phase shifter using tunable inductors and MEMS varactors

Feng Lin, Muzhi Wang, Mina Rais Zadeh

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Abstract

This work reports on a miniature distributed micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) phase shifter using both tunable capacitors and inductors. Compared to the conventional distributed MEMS phase shifters with only tunable capacitors, the proposed MEMS phase shifter has one more design parameter (tunable inductor value) to realize high return loss of more than 26 dB at all states, large phase shift of 37.5°/mm per unit length, and large phase shift per decibel of 180°/dB at 15 GHz. A one proof-of-concept 1 bit phase shifter is fabricated and characterized. The measured results of the phase shifter are in good agreement with measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 National Wireless Research Collaboration Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationRapidly Transitioning Wireless Spectrum-Using Research to Deployable Innovations, NWRCS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages11-14
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479950140
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 National Wireless Research Collaboration Symposium, NWRCS 2014 - Idaho Falls, United States
Duration: 15 May 201416 May 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 National Wireless Research Collaboration Symposium: Rapidly Transitioning Wireless Spectrum-Using Research to Deployable Innovations, NWRCS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 National Wireless Research Collaboration Symposium, NWRCS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityIdaho Falls
Period15/05/1416/05/14

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