Patent ID: 8653699
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A method for adaptively providing an actuation signal to apply when closing MEMS switches within a plurality of MEMS switches within a single transmit/receive switch, the method comprising: iteratively determining an actuation signal required to cause a soft closing of a first MEMS switch of the plurality of MEMS switches that resides within the single transmit/receive switch; and effecting closing of a second MEMS switch that resides in plurality of MEMS switches that reside within the single transmit/receive switch by applying the actuation signal to the second MEMS switch and subsequently applying a hold signal to the second MEMS switch to maintain the second MEMS switch in a closed position, wherein the actuation signal used to close the second MEMS switch is repeatedly updated based on operation of the first MEMS switch, wherein the first MEMs switch is a dummy MEMS switch that is dedicated for determining the actuation signal in light of current conditions.