公开(公告)号：US20160218431A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14916015

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Roberto GADDI ,  Paul Anthony TORNATTA, Jr. ,  Ramadan A. ALHALABI

IPC: H01Q5/378 ,  H01Q5/328 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q5/378 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q5/328 ,  H01Q9/42

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to small antennas suitable for mobile devices operating in the high frequency and radio frequency bands in the range 100 MHz to 5 GHz. The antennas may be coupled to a DVC such as a MEMS DVC. The antenna may be coupled to a printed circuit board disposed inside of the mobile device, such as a mobile phone or smart phone.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及适用于在100MHz至5GHz范围内的高频和无线频带中工作的移动设备的小型天线。 天线可以耦合到例如MEMS DVC的DVC。 天线可以耦合到设置在移动设备内部的诸如移动电话或智能电话的印刷电路板。

公开(公告)号：US20160172112A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14904855

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Richard L. KNIPE ,  Charles G. SMITH ,  Roberto GADDI ,  Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN

IPC: H01G5/40 ,  H01L49/02 ,  H01G5/16

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a MEMS DVC utilizing one or more MIM capacitors. The MIM capacitor may be disposed between the MEMS device and the RF pad or the MIM capacitor may be integrated into the MEMS device itself. The MIM capacitor ensures that a low resistance for the MEMS DVC is achieved.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及利用一个或多个MIM电容器的MEMS DVC。 MIM电容器可以设置在MEMS器件和RF焊盘之间，或者MIM电容器可以集成到MEMS器件本身中。 MIM电容器确保实现了MEMS DVC的低电阻。

公开(公告)号：US20180315748A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15771245

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Roberto GADDI ,  James Douglas HUFFMAN ,  Chenhui NIU ,  Ray PARKHURST

IPC: H01L27/02 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01H9/54 ,  B81B7/02

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01L27/0248

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the combination of MEMS intrinsic technology with specifically designed solid state ESD protection circuits in state of the art solid state technology for RF applications. Using ESD protection in MEMS devices has some level of complexity in the integration which can be seen by some as a disadvantage. However, the net benefits in the level of overall performance for insertion loss, isolation and linearity outweighs the disadvantages.

公开(公告)号：US20190066958A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US15772132

申请日：2016-11-15

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN ,  Lance BARRON ,  Roberto GADDI ,  Richard L. KNIPE

IPC: H01H59/00 ,  H01L23/60

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a MEMS device for reducing ESD. A contacting switch is used to ensure that there is a closed electrical contact between two electrodes even if there is no applied bias voltage.

公开(公告)号：US20180033553A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15548992

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN ,  Roberto GADDI ,  Richard L. KNIPE

IPC: H01G4/005 ,  H01H1/00

CPC classification number: H01G4/005 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0057 ,  H01H2001/0084

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a MEMS DVC utilizing one or more MIM capacitors located in the anchor of the DVC and an Ohmic contact located on the RF-electrode. The MIM capacitor in combination with the ohmic MEMS device ensures that a stable capacitance for the MEMS DVC is achieved with applied RF power.

公开(公告)号：US20180277960A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15571234

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Lars Ernst JOHNSSON ,  Ray PARKHURST ,  Paul Anthony TORNATTA, JR. ,  Roberto GADDI ,  Chenhui NIU

IPC: H01Q19/02 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q19/027 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B1/0475

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. By applying a variable reactance (capacitive or inductive component) antenna aperture tuner within a simple, scalar antenna aperture tuning system, the maintenance of a constant antenna resonant frequency in the presence of environmental changes or head/hand effects is obtained. The variable reactance is used to adjust the resonant frequency of the antenna to stay at the desired target frequency in response to external variables that would otherwise shift the resonance away from the operating frequency of the device. Adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna in response to externally induced changes maintains the radiating efficiency of the antenna and simultaneously avoids impedance mismatch between the antenna and the respective transmit/receive path in the radio, thereby minimizing transmission losses.

公开(公告)号：US20170019137A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15301262

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Ray PARKHURST ,  Roberto GADDI

IPC: H04B1/12 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/04

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device having a variable frequency filter that rejects harmonics generated by a variable reactance device. The variable frequency filter may be coupled to the antenna and the variable reactance device. The filter includes a variable capacitor and an inductor coupled together as a resonant circuit. The filter may be used in cellular technology to prevent harmonic frequencies that are created by another variable reactance device from reaching the antenna of the cellular device. Furthermore, the filter can reflect any receiving frequencies from the antenna and prevent the receiving frequencies from passing through.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种具有可变频率滤波器的装置，其抑制由可变电抗装置产生的谐波。 可变频率滤波器可以耦合到天线和可变电抗装置。 滤波器包括作为谐振电路耦合在一起的可变电容器和电感器。 滤波器可用于蜂窝技术中以防止由另一可变电抗装置产生的谐波频率到达蜂窝设备的天线。 此外，滤波器可以反射来自天线的任何接收频率并防止接收频率通过。

公开(公告)号：US20140339688A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14278901

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Roberto GADDI ,  Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN ,  Dennis J. YOST ,  Paul Albert CASTILLOU ,  Atul Prakash SHINGAL

IPC: B81B7/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/0064 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81B2207/07 ,  B81B2207/092 ,  B81B2207/093 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K1/113 ,  H05K3/3436 ,  H05K3/3452

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to techniques and structures that cancel or mitigate RF coupling from the RF circuit to the silicon die. To cancel or mitigate the RF coupling, a conductive coating may be formed over the RF-MEMS device. The conductive coating may be coupled to the die. Alternatively, the conductive coating may be coupled to the die through the RF-MEMS by having a through silicon via. Another manner for cancelling or mitigating RF coupling is to have no conductive traces located on the front side of the PCB.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及抵消或减轻从RF电路到硅芯片的RF耦合的技术和结构。 为了消除或减轻RF耦合，可以在RF-MEMS器件上形成导电涂层。 导电涂层可以连接到管芯。 或者，导电涂层可以通过穿过硅通孔而通过RF-MEMS耦合到管芯。 取消或减轻RF耦合的另一种方式是在PCB正面没有导电迹线。