Patent ID: 9048523
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: B81B,H01H,H01P

Abstract:
1. A RF MEMS crosspoint switch comprising a first transmission line and a second transmission line that crosses the first transmission line, wherein the first transmission line comprises two spaced-apart transmission line portions, and a switch element that permanently electrically connects the said two spaced-apart transmission line portions, wherein the second transmission line crosses the first transmission line between the two spaced-apart transmission line portions, the RF MEMS crosspoint switch further comprising actuation means for actuating the switch element at least between a first position, in which the switch element is electrically connecting the said two spaced-apart transmission line portions of the first transmission line and the first and second transmission lines are electrically disconnected, and a second position, in which the switch element is electrically connecting the said two spaced-apart transmission line portions of the first transmission line and is also electrically connecting the two transmission lines together.