Multiposition micro electromechanical switch
US6489857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2001/0084
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A micro electromechanical switch has a guidepost formed upon a substrate. A signal transmission line is formed on the substrate, with the signal transmission line having a gap and forming an open circuit. The switch further includes a switch body having a via opening formed therein, with the switch body being movably disposed along an length defined by the guide post. The guidepost is partially surrounded by the via opening.
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