A Design of Tunable Filter Integrated SPDT Switch Based on PIN Diode

Abstract In this paper, a tunable filter integrated SPDT switch based on PIN diode is proposed. The band-pass filter response is realized by using microstrip lines with different characteristic impedances, and the filter-integrated SPDT switch with tunable center frequency is designed by loading a varactor diode and PIN diodes. The measured results show that its filter response can be tuned in the range of 1.5 to 2.065 GHz, the insertion loss is 1.53-2.69 dB, and with well return loss and port isolation.</jats:p

Design of remote overload monitoring and diagnosis system for electric spindle based on three-axis MEMS device

Abstract The MEMS sensor is used to measure the overload signal of the electric spindle, so as to get response of overload status and send alarm signal to PLC timely, which is a kind of machine controlling tool. By this system, the collision of the electric axes can be avoided effectively. The vibration data of spindle is also can be transmitted real-timely via internet, which is supposed to be combined with data mining and machine learning for daily monitor of spindles and intelligent faults diagnose.</jats:p

Continuous Resonance Tuning without Blindness by Applying Nonlinear Properties of PIN Diodes

Metamaterial antennas consisting of periodical units are suitable for achieving tunable properties by employing active elements to each unit. However, for compact metamaterials with a very limited number of periodical units, resonance blindness exists. In this paper, we introduce a method to achieve continuous tuning without resonance blindness by exploring hence, taking advantage of nonlinear properties of PIN diodes. First, we obtain the equivalent impedance of the PIN diode through measurements, then fit these nonlinear curves with mathematical expressions. Afterwards, we build the PIN diode model with these mathematical equations, making it compatible with implementing co-simulation between the passive electromagnetic model and the active element of PIN diodes and, particularly, the nonlinear effects can be considered. Next, we design a compact two-unit metamaterial antenna as an example to illustrate the electromagnetic co-simulation. Finally, we implement the experiments with a micro-control unit to validate this method. In addition, the nonlinear stability and the supplying voltage tolerance of nonlinear states for both two kinds of PIN diodes are investigated as well. This method of obtaining smooth tuning with nonlinear properties of PIN diodes can be applied to other active devices, if only PIN diodes are utilized.</jats:p

Continuous Resonance Tuning without Blindness by Applying Nonlinear Properties of PIN Diodes

Metamaterial antennas consisting of periodical units are suitable for achieving tunable properties by employing active elements to each unit. However, for compact metamaterials with a very limited number of periodical units, resonance blindness exists. In this paper, we introduce a method to achieve continuous tuning without resonance blindness by exploring hence, taking advantage of nonlinear properties of PIN diodes. First, we obtain the equivalent impedance of the PIN diode through measurements, then fit these nonlinear curves with mathematical expressions. Afterwards, we build the PIN diode model with these mathematical equations, making it compatible with implementing co-simulation between the passive electromagnetic model and the active element of PIN diodes and, particularly, the nonlinear effects can be considered. Next, we design a compact two-unit metamaterial antenna as an example to illustrate the electromagnetic co-simulation. Finally, we implement the experiments with a micro-control unit to validate this method. In addition, the nonlinear stability and the supplying voltage tolerance of nonlinear states for both two kinds of PIN diodes are investigated as well. This method of obtaining smooth tuning with nonlinear properties of PIN diodes can be applied to other active devices, if only PIN diodes are utilized