Abstract:A single-pole single-throw switch constituting the transparent path in a reconfigurable switch matrix is presented, improving the availability of the switch matrix in case of an on-board power-fail. The design of the switch is based on the traveling-wave concept using packaged PIN-diodes on a thickfilm ceramic substrate under the constraints on the number of PIN-diodes and power dissipation. The circuit design and analysis of the switch based on the concept of an artificial transmissionline are described. Unli… Show more
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