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ReviewMicromachines2024

MEMS Switch Realities: Addressing Challenges and Pioneering Solutions.

Kurmendra, Saurabh Agarwal

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Review in Micromachines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
2citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

KurmendraDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh 791112, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2770-9418
Saurabh AgarwalDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1448-8046

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) switches have emerged as pivotal components in the realm of miniature electronic devices, promising unprecedented advancements in size, power consumption, and versatility. This literature review paper meticulously examines the key issues and challenges encountered in the development and application of MEMS switches. The comprehensive survey encompasses critical aspects such as material selection, fabrication intricacies, performance metrics including switching time and reliability, and the impact of these switches on diverse technological domains. The review critically analyzes the influence of design parameters, actuation mechanisms, and material properties on the performance of MEMS switches. Additionally, it explores recent advancements, breakthroughs, and innovative solutions proposed by researchers to address these challenges. The synthesis of the existing literature not only elucidates the current state of MEMS switch technology but also paves the way for future research avenues. The findings presented herein serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and technologists engaged in advancing MEMS switch technology, offering insights into the current landscape and guiding future endeavors in this rapidly evolving field.

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actuationMEMSmicrostructurereliabilityswitchswitching time

Identifiers

PMID38793130
PMCPMC11123136

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