Are diamonds a MEMS' best friend?
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micromechanical resonators
microswitches
telecommunication
MEMS devices
NEMS devices
RF microelectromechanical devices
RF nanoelectromechanical devices
RF systems
civilian communication systems
diamonds
military communication systems
resonators
switches
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Next-generation military and civilian communication systems will require technologies capable of handling data/ audio, and video simultaneously while supporting multiple RF systems operating in several different frequency bands from the MHz to the GHz range [1]. RF microelectromechanical/nanoelectromechanical (MEMS/NEMS) devices, such as resonators and switches, are attractive to industry as they offer a means by which performance can be greatly improved for wireless applications while at the same time potentially reducing overall size and weight as well as manufacturing costs.
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