Neue Millimeterwellentechnologien fuer Kommunikation und Sensorik

摘要

Modern millimeterwave technology gives an impact on the evolution of information and communication technology. Wireless communications as well as RF sensorics will extend to frequency bands beyond 30 GHz in the near future. Cost-effective silicon and silicon/germanium devices are now available for millimeterwave frequencies. The density of millimeterwave integrated circuits may be increased by the development of new technologies like LTCC (Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics) and micromachining as well as modern mounting and packaging technologies. Using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology electromechanical micro switches may be realized exhibiting for some important applications superior properties compared with conventional electronic switches.