. . . . " array of beams. [0014]FIG. 7B is a plan view of an embodiment of a shunt switch that is a variation of the switch shown in FIG. 7A. [0015]FIGS. 8A and 8B are a side view and a plan view, respectively, of an embodiment of a series switch using an array of composite beams. [0016]FIGS. 9A through 9J are drawings illustrating an embodiment of a process by which a composite beam such as that shown in" .