Mems magnetically actuated switches and associated switching arrays
CA 2328701 A1 · Owner: Hill, Edward A. · Inventors: Mahadevan, Ramaswamy; Hill, Edward A.
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A MEMS electrical cross-point switch is provided that includes a microelectronic, substrate, a magnetic element attached to the microelectronic substrate that is free to, move in a predetermined direction in response to a magnetic field and an electrical, element connected to the magnetic element for movement therewith to selectively switch, electric current. In one embodiment the magnetic element and the electrical element are, connected via a tethering device that acts as a platform for the magnetic and electrical, elements. The electrical cross-point switch may also comprise a clamping element that, serves to lock the switch in an open or closed position to circumvent the …
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