It’s been obvious for decades that the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch could potentially replace PIN diode, mechanical, FET, and other types of switches in a broad swath of RF and ...

The operation of an electromechanical switch is based on the simple theory of electromagnetic induction. This switch relies on mechanical contacts for its switching mechanism. In electromechanical ...

In recent years, much progress has been made in the development of all-optical switching. In particular, switching fabrics based on mirrors built using microelectronic mechanical system (MEMS) ...

One of the technical challenges the current data revolution faces is finding an efficient way to route the data. This task is usually performed by electronic switches, while the data itself is ...

Electromechanical relays (EMR) and reed relays have served automated test equipment (ATE) applications well, but they’re not likely to satisfy their needs in the future, as ATE manufacturers strive to ...

Semiconductor Engineering sat down to talk about future developments and challenges for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) with Gerold Schropfer, director of MEMS products and European operations ...

For OEMs, new switch technology enables next-generation instrumentation equipment with increased channel density and extended speed, operating lifetime and reduced power consumption. NORWOOD, ...

This week, GE Global Research announced it had developed a brand new switch technology that can be used for enhancing the radios used in 4G phones to provide much faster speeds. Called a “MEMS switch, ...