118 such that the resilient force of structural layer 112 restores structural layer 112 to an u201c open u201d position if movable contact 118 adheres to stationary contact 104 current can be briefly applied by second current source 138 to the release electrothermal component 120 to u201c break u201d the contact after release from the contact the resilient force of structural layer 112 can restore beam 108 to an u201c open u201d position switch controller 134 is operable to control voltage source 140 for reducing or removing the applied voltage and activating second current source 136 to apply current to release electrothermal component 120 for restoring beam 108 to the u201c open u201d position referring again to fig1 voltage source 140 can be directly connected to stationary electrode 106 and electrode interconnect 124 movable electrode 118 is electrically connected to voltage source 140 through first interconnect via 130 and electrode interconnect 124 first interconnect via 130 provides an electrical connection between electrode interconnect 124 and movable electrode 118 therefore upon the application of a voltage by voltage source 140 a voltage difference is created between stationary electrode 106 and movable electrode 118 this establishes electrostatic coupling between movable electrode 118 and stationary electrode 106 across air gap 142 alternatively the gap between movable electrode 118 and stationary electrode 106 can be any suitable isolating fluid gas as known to those of skill in the art such as for example sf 6 a high breakdown voltage and arc quenching gas preferably movable electrode 118 and electrode interconnect 124 are fabricated of the same material and dimensioned the same additionally movable contact 122 and contact interconnect 128 are fabricated of the same material and dimensioned the same first it provides mechanical.