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A novel TSV-packaged Single Pole Six Throw (SP6T) RF MEMS switch achieves an ultra-thin 300-μm profile and superior signal integrity from DC to Ku band without compromising contact force or heat dissipation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop an ultra-thin, through-silicon via (TSV) packaged SP6T RF MEMS switch that suppresses substrate loss and maintains impedance matching from DC to Ku band.

August 30, 2026Microsystems & NanoengineeringOpen Access

A TSV-packaged SP6T RF MEMS switch with ultra-thin profile and suppressed substrate loss for DC to Ku band application

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To develop an ultra-thin, through-silicon via (TSV) packaged SP6T RF MEMS switch that suppresses substrate loss and maintains impedance matching from DC to Ku band.
Applied a substrate grinding process to reduce the switch height to 300 μm, integrated with through-silicon vias, Au-Sn bonding, and gold-alloy electroplating.
Designed and optimized two heterotypic microstrip (HMS) transmission line configurations to correct for impedance mismatches caused by the thinned substrate and air cavity.
Conducted RF performance measurements across DC to 18 GHz alongside mechanical and thermal finite-element simulations.
Achieved an insertion loss of 2.0 dB at 18 GHz, return loss superior to 14 dB, and isolation exceeding 18 dB across the DC to 18 GHz band.
Demonstrated improved insertion loss suppression in the 300-μm profile switch compared to thicker counterpart configurations.
Verified through simulations that substrate thinning preserved switch contact force and sustained adequate heat dissipation.

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Experimental validation demonstrates an ultra-thin 300-μm SP6T RF MEMS switch with low insertion loss up to 18 GHz, indicating high suitability for compact next-generation mobile RF systems.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f0476c1a8fb52e79c4db https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-026-01417-8

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Experimental validation demonstrates an ultra-thin 300-μm SP6T RF MEMS switch with low insertion loss up to 18 GHz, indicating high suitability for compact next-generation mobile RF systems.

A TSV-packaged SP6T RF MEMS switch with ultra-thin profile and suppressed substrate loss for DC to Ku band application

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A TSV-packaged SP6T RF MEMS switch with ultra-thin profile and suppressed substrate loss for DC to Ku band application

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