RF Mems Circuit Design for Wireless Applications

This is the first comprehensive book to address the design of RF MEMS-based circuits for use in high performance wireless systems. A groundbreaking research and reference tool, the book enables you to understand the realm of applications of RF MEMS technology; become knowledgeable of the wide variety and performance levels of RF MEMS devices; and partition the architecture of wireless systems to achieve greater levels of performance. This innovative resource also guides you through the design process of RF MEMS-based circuits, and establishes a practical knowledge base for the design of high-yield RF MEMS-based circuits.

Héctor J. De Los Santos is principal scientist, RF MEMS, at Conventor, Inc. and the author of Introduction to Microelectromechanical (MEM) Microwave Systems (Artech House, 1999). A senior member of the IEEE and distinguished lecturer for the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, he holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University.