Swtich, Method and System For Switching The State of a Signal Path

A multi stable switch arranged to switch the configuration of the signal path for electrical signals, comprising:

• a signal input;
• a signal output;
• a first moving element;
• and
• a second moving element,
• wherein the first and second element are arrangeable into at least two mechanically stable states:
• a mechanical interlocked state, wherein the first moving element is mechanically interlocked with the second moving element wherein a signal path in the switch is arranged in a closed configuration forming a transmission path, enabling transmission of electrical signals from the signal input to the signal output of the switch;
• and
• a non interlocked state, wherein the first moving element is separated from the second moving element and the signal path in the switch is arranged in an open configuration;
• wherein the switch further comprises:
• a fixated electrostatic electrode configured with a first fixated electrode part arranged to actuate and move at least one of the first and second moving elements when an electrical potential difference is applied between the first fixated electrode and at least one of the moving elements, transitioning the moving elements from one state to another.

A method for the transition of a switch configuration from a first stable state to a second stable state wherein a transmission path is established for an electrical signal to transfer from an input to an output of the switch, the method comprising:

• applying an electrical potential difference between a first fixated electrostatic electrode and a first moving element,
• forcing the first moving element to deflect towards the first fixated electrode by electrostatic force;
• and
• releasing the electrical potential difference resulting in that the first and second moving element are positioned into the second stable state.