@inproceedings{600803a8627e4920a2d7dfcf5c4304cd,
title = "Capacitive microelectromechanical switch for space applications",
abstract = "The technology of Radio Frequency MicroElectroMechanical Systems (RF MEMS) capacitive switches is introduced. The switch operating principle, design and fabrication methods are described. The key reliability issues of switches are discussed and some experimental data demonstrated. Moreover, initial experimental data on the influence of the ambient temperature and gamma radiation on the switch actuation voltage are presented.",
keywords = "Charging, Mechanical Degradation, Radiation, Reliability, RF MEMS Switch, Temperature",
author = "Cormac Ryan and Olszewski, \{Oskar Z.\} and Ruth Houlihan and Conor O'Mahony and Russell Duane",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2012 RAD Conference Proceedings. All rights reserved.; 1st International Conference on Radiation and Dosimetry in Various Fields of Research, RAD 2012 ; Conference date: 25-04-2012 Through 27-04-2012",
year = "2012",
language = "English",
series = "RAD Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "RAD Association",
pages = "101--104",
editor = "Goran Ristic",
booktitle = "RAD 2012 - 1st International Conference on Radiation and Dosimetry in Various Fields of Research, Proceedings",
address = "Serbia",
}