Micromechanical Switching Devices
- Technology Benefits
- Value PropositionThe device:┬╖ Is compact, efficient and highly cost effective┬╖ Is mechanically more robust as compared to conventional devices┬╖ Comprises an improved overvoltage factor as compared to conventional devices┬╖ Is associated with an enhanced performance without potential effects by strain gradients┬╖ Enables an effective switching of high currents as compared to conventional approaches┬╖ Effectively overcomes the beam processing difficulties as observed with conventional switches┬╖ Provides an easily deflectable beam as compared to conventional switches┬╖ Allows for a simultaneous making or breaking of contacts, avoiding potential catastrophic failures┬╖ Would be commercially useful for formation of logic circuits such as NAND gates, NOR gates, and inverters
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- *Abstract
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Currently, many switching devices are used for routing signals in case of electronic measurements. MOS analog switches are among the most common switching devices used in this regards. However, these devices are associated with various possible limitations such as non-zero leakage current, high on resistance, parasitic capacitance. This approach discloses a novel micromechanical switching device having a small activation voltage as compared to prior art devices.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Nicol McGruer
Department:
Name: Paul Zavracky
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- Country/Region
- USA
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