A switchable MEMS antenna for 38/60 GHz millimeter wave communications

A new dual band slot antenna has been developed using micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technique for millimeter wave (MMW) wireless communication application. A DC-contact switch is employed to switch the operating frequency from 38 GHz to 60 GHz. The antenna resonating frequencies including simulation and measurement are reported. The RF switch performance, such as pull in voltage, stress distribution and switching time, are also simulated and measured. The brief fabrication is also described in this paper.