MEMS flex their tiny muscles

摘要

1. MEMS debuts have slipped, but expect to see real devices in the next two quarters. 2. RF parameters are not the critical path; all proposed MEMS switches easily outperform semiconductor RF switches. 3. Premium cell phones will be first to carry the increased bill of materials, justified by improved performance and increased battery life. 4. Technologies already in use in low-volume, high-margin industries will take time and effort to migrate to volume use. 5. Integrating their products into the IC design flow and process portability remain significant challenges for MEMS suppliers.