RF MEMS adjustable impedance matching network and adjustable power divider

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2002-06-21

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Ünlü, Mehmet
Topallı, Kağan
Demir, Şimşek
Aydın Çivi, Hatice Özlem
Koç, Seyit Sencer
Akın, Tayfun
Sağkol, Hüseyin

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MEMS applications are gaining wide acceptance in microwave applications. In this paper we present two novel applications of MEMS on well known RF devices: triple stub matching and power divider. Particularly for phased array antennas, controllable components are vital. We have developed a triple stub matching circuit. The stub lengths are electrically adjustable and therefore impedance matching is achieved for any impedance depending on changing conditions such as frequency of operation. This triple stub matching circuit is utilized in the design of an adjustable power divider.

Subject Keywords

Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems, Impedance matching, Power dividers, Micromechanical devices, Phased arrays, Circuits, Microwave devices, Radio frequency, Antenna arrays, Antenna accessories

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/39481

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1109/aps.2002.1016020

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IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium

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M. Ünlü et al., “RF MEMS adjustable impedance matching network and adjustable power divider,” presented at the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2002, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/39481.