| Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises a passive impedance
transforming voltage amplifier and a resonant, latching micromechanical
switch having a deflectable bridge, an RF actuation electrode receivingly
connected to the amplifier, and a DC bias electrode positioned to latch
the switch in a closed position by electrostatic attraction when
energized by a suitable voltage. The bridge is configured with a
mechanical mode of vibration that periodically urges the switch toward
the closed position. |
| Filed: 12/15/2017 |
| Application Number: 15/843355 |
| This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |
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