Development of RF MEMS switch on flexible organic substrate with wafer Transfer Technology (WTT)

Q. X. Zhang, A. B. Yu, L. H. Guo, R. Kumar, K. W. Teoh, A. Q. Liu, G. Q. Lo, D. L. Kwong

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates, for the first time, the fabrication of RF MEMS switches on a flexible organic substrate (FR-4) using wafer transfer technology (WTT). The switches were first fabricated on a low resistivity silicon wafer using a standard MEMS process. Eventually these switches were transferred onto a FR-4 substrate by bonding followed by mechanical grinding and wet removal of silicon. The RF MEMS switches with flat metal bridge (top electrode) and precisely controlled gap between the bridge and bottom electrode demonstrated a low insertion loss (less than 0.15dB at 20GHz) and high isolation (21 dB at 20GHz). This technology indicates the potential to integrate RF MEMS components with other RF devices on the same organic substrate for implementation of compact RF system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE 56th Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Pages523-527
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE 56th Electronic Components and Technology Conference - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 30 May 20062 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings - Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Volume2006
ISSN (Print)0569-5503

Conference

ConferenceIEEE 56th Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period30/05/062/06/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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