RF-MEMS technology for high-performance passives : 5G applications and prospects for 6G / Jacopo Iannacci.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iannacci, Jacopo, author.

Series:

IOP Ebooks Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Global system for mobile communications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, England : IOP Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

This book discusses, in practical terms and with an hands-on approach, the exploitation of Microsystem (MEMS) technology for Radio Frequency (RF) passive components, i.e. RF-MEMS, in the field of 5G and future networks (e.g., 6G). The book will find a wider readership as it crosses into the translational aspects of applied research in the subject.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Acknowledgement

Author biography

Jacopo Iannacci

Introduction

The story of BA Flight 9&amp

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From the Introduction to the 1st edition

A few questions to Andrew Townley-Freeman

Chapter 1 Introduction to MEMS and RF-MEMS: from the early days of microsystems to modern RF-MEMS passives

1.1 Introduction to semiconductor and microsystem technologies

1.1.1 The genesis of MEMS

1.1.2 Micro-fabrication technology platforms

1.1.3 Applications of MEMS sensors and actuators

1.2 Introduction to RF-MEMS

1.2.1 Switches and simple passives in RF-MEMS technology

1.2.2 Complex reconfigurable passives in RF-MEMS technology

1.3 Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 ƒƒExpectations versus actual market ofƒƒ RF-MEMS: analysis and explanation of a repeatedly fluctuating scenario

2.1 General considerations of the market in the technology sector

2.2 RF-MEMS on the market: vision of the early days

2.3 Fluctuating RF-MEMS market forecasts

2.4 Analysis of RF-MEMS market expectations (disappointment)

2.4.1 Intrinsic factors

2.4.2 Extrinsic factors

2.5 The RF-MEMS market

2.5.1 Evolution of the market in recent years

2.5.2 The market situation today and its future perspectives

2.6 Conclusion

Chapter 3 The 5th Generation (5G) of mobile networks: challenges and opportunities of an impelling scenario with an outlook on the future 6th Generation (6G)

3.1 General considerations on mobile telecommunication networks

3.2 Evolution of mobile standards and services

3.2.1 The 1st Generation-1G

3.2.2 The 2nd Generation-2G

3.2.3 The 3rd Generation-3G

3.2.4 The 4th Generation-4G

3.2.5 Wrap up of mobile standards from 1G to 4G

3.3 The 5th Generation-5G

3.3.1 Massive MIMO

3.3.2 Interference management

3.3.3 Spectrum sharing.

3.3.4 Device-to-device communication

3.3.5 Millimetre-wave solutions

3.3.6 Cognitive radio

3.3.7 Massive centralised RAN

3.3.8 Vehicular communications

3.3.9 Network slicing

3.3.10 Other technologies

3.4 Beyond 5G-an outlook on the emerging trends and early visions of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven 6G of the future

3.4.1 A brief overview of 6G and Super-IoT/TI current visions

3.4.2 Emerging technology trends driving 6G

3.4.3 Potential limiting factors to the full disruption of 6G

3.4.4 Possible novel approaches to empower 6G

3.5 Conclusion

Chapter 4 RF-MEMS passives for 5G applications: case studies and design examples

4.1 An introduction to RF passives' specifications trends in 5G

4.2 A few notes about the RF-MEMS technology platform

4.3 Electromechanical simulation of RF-MEMS devices

4.3.1 Static structural simulation of the pull-in/pull-out characteristic

4.3.2 Transient dynamic simulation of the switching (opening/closing) time

4.4 Electromagnetic simulation of RF-MEMS devices

4.4.1 Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis

4.4.2 Modelling based on equivalent lumped-element networks

4.5 Conclusion

Chapter 5 A comprehensive approach to the compact multi-physical modelling and simulation of RF-MEMS

5.1 Introductive considerations on the compact modelling approach

5.2 Developed models and software library implementation

5.2.1 Rigid plate electromechanical transducer

5.2.2 Elastic straight (and slender) beam suspension

5.2.3 Mechanical constraints and force/displacement sources

5.3 Examples of library validation and exploitation in 5G-relevant RF-MEMS components and networks case studies

5.3.1 Electromechanical and RF validation of a clamped-clamped RF-MEMS shunt switched capacitor.

5.3.2 Electromechanical and RF validation of a clamped-clamped RF-MEMS series ohmic switch

5.3.3 Electromechanical validation of a cantilever-based RF-MEMS series ohmic switch

5.3.4 RF simulation of a multi-state RF-MEMS power attenuator

5.4 Conclusion

Chapter

A.1 Introduction

A.2 Measurements based on interferometric microscopy

A.3 Measurements based on laser Doppler vibrometer (LDV) microscopy

A.4 Simulated animations

A.5 Conclusion

B.2 How to configure the software library within the Cadence environment

B.4 The flexible straight deformable beam

B.4.1 Features definitions

B.4.2 Materials' characteristics

B.5 The rigid plate suspended electromechanical transducer

B.5.1 Features definition

B.6.2 Anchoring point with minimum resistance-boundary condition component

B.6.4 Unconnected nodes termination-boundary condition component

B.6.7 Force generator (pulse)-stimulus source component

B.6.8 Displacement-stimulus source component

B.7 Conclusion

References.

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ISBN:

9780750346337

0750346337

OCLC:

1429723399