A micro electromechanical switchable capacitor is disclosed, comprising a substrate,
a bottom electrode, a dielectric layer deposited on at least part of said bottom
electrode, a conductive floating electrode deposited on at least part of said dielectric
layer, an armature positioned proximate to the floating electrode and a first actuation
area in order to stabilize the down state position of the armature. The device
may furthermore comprise a second actuation area. The present invention provides
shunt switches and series switches with actuation in zones attached to the floating
electrode area or with relay actuation.