RF-MEMS technology for high-performance passives : the challenge of 5G mobile applications / Jacopo Iannacci.

Περιλαμβάνει βιβλιογραφικές παραπομπές.

1. Introduction to MEMS and RF-MEMS : from the early days of microsystems to modern RF-MEMS passives -- 1.1. Introduction to semiconductor and microsystem technologies -- 1.2. Introduction to RF-MEMS

2. Expectations versus actual market of RF-MEMS : analysis and explanation of a repeatedly fluctuating scenario -- 2.1. General considerations of the market in the technology sector -- 2.2. RF-MEMS on the market : vision of the early days -- 2.3. Fluctuating RF-MEMS market forecasts -- 2.4. Analysis of RF-MEMS market expectations (disappointment) -- 2.5. The RF-MEMS market today

3. The future 5th generation (5G) of mobile networks : challenges and opportunities of an impelling scenario -- 3.1. General considerations on mobile telecommunication networks -- 3.2. Evolution of mobile standards and services -- 3.3. The future 5th generation--5G

4. RF-MEMS passives for 5G applications : case studies and design examples -- 4.1. An introduction on RF passives' specifications trends in 5G -- 4.2. A few notes about the RF-MEMS technology platform -- 4.3. Electromechanical simulation of RF-MEMS devices -- 4.4. Electromagnetic simulation of RF-MEMS devices -- Appendix A. Moving MEMS : dynamics down in the micro-world.

Commencing with a review of the characteristics of RF-MEMS in relation to 5G, the book proceeds to develop practical insight concerning the design and development of RF-MEMS including case studies of design concepts. Including multiphysics simulation and animated figures, the book will be essential reading for both academic and industrial researchers and engineers.