Abstract: An electrical switching device, especially a high-frequency switching device, with an oblong, electrical switch element, which is arranged with one contact end between two counter-contact elements with a transverse distance from one another, and which can be moved transversely relative to its longitudinal direction optionally towards the one or the other counter-contact element by two adjustment elements disposed on both sides near to the switch element. In order to prevent or at least to minimize frictional processes during switching, the switch element consists at least partially of magnetic material, wherein the adjustment elements are formed by magnets, and wherein, the efficacy of the magnet, which is arranged on the side respectively opposite to the counter-contact element to be contacted, can be reduced or cancelled to allow a switching process.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to provide a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) radio frequency (RF) switch module with a vertical via. The MEMS RF switch module includes a MEMS die coupled to a cap section. The vertical via passes through the cap section to electrically couple an RF switch array of the MEMS die to a printed circuit board (PCB). In one embodiment, the MEMS die includes a trace ring surrounding at least a portion of the RF switch array so that a signal may enter or exit the MEMS RF switch module using the vertical via without crossing the trace ring.

Abstract: A micromachine switch includes a driving part (12) for displacing a contact (11) on the basis of a control signal, a first control signal line (4) for applying the control signal to the driving part, and a first RF signal inhibiting part (3) connected to the first control signal line to inhibit, from passing therethrough, an RF signal flowing RF signal lines (1a, 1b). With this arrangement, an insertion loss of the micromachine switch can be reduced, and the RF characteristic of a circuit using the micromachine switch can be improved.

Abstract: A switch arrangement includes a MEMS switch connected to a voltage supply system. The MEMS switch has a mechanical resonant frequency. The voltage supply system has a capability for supplying a voltage with a frequency corresponding to the mechanical resonant frequency of the switch. A method includes providing a MEMS switch including a movable part which has a mechanical resonant frequency, and then supplying an AC voltage to the movable part. The AC voltage has a frequency corresponding to the mechanical resonant frequency of the movable part.

Abstract: A microswitch is realized that can be driven by low voltage, and at the same time, that has increased impedance between switch terminals when the switch is OFF. The relation between upper electrode (4), lower electrode (6), contact electrode (7), and signal lines (8) is arranged such that the minimum distance between contact electrode 7 and signal lines 8 is greater than the minimum distance between upper electrode 4 and lower electrode 6 when the microswitch is in the OFF state.

Abstract: A microwave switch having a switch housing with side walls in which waveguide connections are arranged; a switch rotor rotatably arranged in the switch housing; a drive means arranged on the switch housing with a shaft for providing a moment for rotating the switch rotor; and a transmission arrangement arranged to transmit the moment of the drive means to the switch rotor. The transmission arrangement has a first link with a radially extended slot, and a second link fixed to the shaft and fitted with a guide member arranged to be slidably moved in the slot. Further provided is a first stop member fixedly connected to the switch rotor and arranged, in the respective switch position, to engage with a second stop member fixedly connected to the switch housing; and a means arranged to apply a torque to the switch rotor in order to press the stop members against each other.

Abstract: A high power waveguide valve capable of selectively transmitting or sealing the high power without causing its breakdown during a high power operation is disclosed. The inventive high power waveguide valve includes a vacuum chamber, a U-shaped waveguide being provided in the vacuum chamber, a first linear motion driver for vertically sliding the U-shaped waveguide, a dual H-corners assembly connected with the U-shaped waveguide, a sealing plate for selectively sealing the radio frequency between the U-shaped waveguide and the dual H-corners assembly, and a second linear motion driver for horizontally sliding the sealing plate.

Abstract: A coaxial switch for making or breaking an electric contact between inner conductors of coaxial cables includes a wall component defining an inner space into which end portions of the inner conductors project and a contact guiding assembly including first and second parallel-spaced spring diaphragms each having an outer peripheral portion and a mid portion; one portion being fixedly held and the other portion being displaceable in a switching direction towards or away from the inner conductor ends. The contact guiding assembly further has first and second leaf springs provided in the diaphragms. Each leaf spring has a first segment connected to a respective spring diaphragm for hinging displacements relative thereto; and a second segment hingedly connected to the first segment. The first and second segments are oriented such that motion components of the two segments transverse to the switching direction are opposite one another.

Abstract: A waveguide filter switch, including a waveguide transmission path for electromagnetic energy. At least one series resonator filter positioned in shunt with the transmission path. At least one coupling aperture in the waveguide for coupling the at least one series resonator to the waveguide. A switching positioned across the coupling aperture and having an open state wherein the coupling aperture is electrically open to provide for coupling the series resonator to the waveguide and having a closed state wherein the coupling aperture is electrically shorted to prevent coupling of the series resonator to the waveguide. The switch including a sliding member physically located to have an open retracted position wherein the coupling aperture is physically unencumbered to produce the open state for the switch and to have a closed extended position wherein the coupling aperture is physically encumbered to produce the closed state for the switch.

Abstract: This microwave transfer device is a hollow body having an internal cavity and lateral input and output openings communicating with the cavity. A post in the cavity divides it into passages extending between input and output openings for passing microwave signals therebetween. Axially reciprocatable shorting pins are supported on the body and are selectively insertable in the passages to close off the passages, and retractable from the passages to open the same. By proper selective insertion and retraction of the pins, microwave signals applied at the input openings can be combined, divided, or switched, respectively, to the output openings.

Abstract: An improved switching arrangement 10 for waveguide is disclosed which comprises, in combination, a coaxial switch 12 and a unified, multi-port, waveguide interface 14. The coaxial switch 12 has coaxial connectors of a first type (12a, 12b, 12c) mounted in a parallel pattern with a preestablished center-to-center spacing. The waveguide interface 14 includes flanges (14a, 14b, 14c), and is preferably formed as a waveguide housing having a transition plate portion and a cover plate portion. Each port of the unified waveguide interface includes internal waveguide-to-coax transitions for coupling to a respective external connector of a second type. The external coaxial connectors (16a, 16b, 16c) are configured in a parallel pattern with center-to-center spacings equal to the preestablished center-to-center spacings of the coaxial switch connectors (12a, 12b, 12c) such that these connectors mate directly with those of the unified waveguide interface.

Abstract: An ultrahigh frequency switch is disclosed which features a desirable frequency characteristic, significantly short switching time, and small-size construction. Impedance conversion members serving as input and output terminals are connected between a waveguide and an opening and closing switch section. An elongate and flat movable center conductor in a strip-line configuration is driven from the outside to in turn open and close the impedance conversion members, thereby opening and closing the circuit.

Abstract: A waveguide switch includes housing walls defining a switch housing; at least two waveguide terminals provided in the housing walls; a rotor supported for rotation in the housing; at least one waveguide element contained in the rotor for coupling to one another at least two waveguide terminals in a predetermined angular operating position of the rotor; a motor for turning the rotor into the vicinity of a desired operating position and blocking assembly for arresting the rotor in the desired operating position. The blocking assembly and the rotor include a magnetic arrangement for turning the rotor from the vicinity of the desired operating position into the desired operating position by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A multi-position waveguide switch including a cylindrical housing supporting radially extending waveguides, a switching assembly composed of a stack of disks each having input and output ports interconnected by waveguide sections, and a mechanism for selectively translating the stack of disks to selected axial positions within the cylindrical housing such that a selected disk is in alignment and communication with certain predetermined ports of the radially extending waveguides. By selective axial translation of the disk assembly, a selected disk may be interposed between the radially extending waveguide supported by the housing to provide a selected routing path for microwave energy to the waveguides supported by the housing and through the selected disk.

Abstract: A mechanically scanned antenna system having a multiport rotary switch for sector scanning is disclosed. The switch includes a stationary subassembly and a rotating subassembly. The stationary subassembly contains the input ports and the rotating subassembly contains the multiple output ports associated with each input port. Each of the multiple output ports of the switch is sequentially activated through its designed active sector to produce the desired antenna scan pattern. The stationary subassembly includes a barrier member which is rotatable to selectively orient and maintain orientation of the active region of the antenna system at any position through 360.degree..