A dual-band VCO integrated with RF-MEMS switches and inductors

Munenari Kawashima, Yo Yamaguchi, Kei Kuwabara, Norio Sato, Katsuyuki Machida, Kazuhiro Uehara

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Abstract

We propose a dual-band VCO integrated with RF-MEMS devices using flip-chip mounting. A wide frequency band switching capability is realized using low-loss RF-MEMS switches and high-Q inductors to switch one of series-connected inductors. A VCO with RF-MEMS was fabricated and measured. The carrier frequency of the dual-band VCO was tuned from 4.443 to 4.695 GHz and from 5.106 to 5.411 GHz. The phase noise was -103 dBc/Hz at a 1-MHz offset from the carrier frequency of 4.443 GHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages795-798
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)2960055160, 9782960055160
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: Sept 10 2006Sept 12 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006

Other

Other36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period9/10/069/12/06

Keywords

  • Dual-band
  • Flip-chip mounting
  • RF-MEMS inductors
  • RF-MEMS switches
  • VCOs

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Radiation

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