Micro-electromechanical switch

A Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) switch, comprising:

• a substrate;
• a first control electrode disposed on the substrate;
• a single, center hinge extending from the substrate;
• a second control electrode coupled to the single, center hinge and electrically isolated from the first control electrode;
• and
• at least one travel stop for limiting movement of the second control electrode.

A Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) Micro-electromechanical (MEMS) switch, comprising:

• a substrate;
• first and second control electrodes coupled to the substrate, wherein the first and second control electrodes are electrically isolated from each other;
• a single, center hinge extending from the substrate;
• and
• third and fourth control electrodes coupled to the single, center hinge and electrically isolated from the first and second control electrodes.