RF MEMS switches for leakage control in wireless handheld devices

RF MEMS switches for leakage control in wireless handheld devices

A new methods for controlling leakage power in handheld device was proposed. This paper presents the use of a MEMS switch as a replacement for the sleep transistor method to reduce leakage current allowing for significant improvement in the battery life of portable electronic systems.

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Published in:2007 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium pp. 97 - 100
Main Authors: Fruehling, A., Hagner, K., Roy, K., Peroulis, D.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-06-2007
Subjects:
Batteries
CMOS technology
Energy consumption
Handheld computers
Leakage current
Microswitches
Power dissipation
Radiofrequency microelectromechanical systems
Switches
Switching circuits
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Summary:A new methods for controlling leakage power in handheld device was proposed. This paper presents the use of a MEMS switch as a replacement for the sleep transistor method to reduce leakage current allowing for significant improvement in the battery life of portable electronic systems.
ISBN:9781424408771
1424408776
ISSN:1522-3965
DOI:10.1109/APS.2007.4395439