公开(公告)号：US20160072408A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14889118

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC

Inventor： Cong Quoc KHIEU ,  James Douglas HUFFMAN ,  Richard L. KNIPE ,  Vikram JOSHI ,  Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN

IPC: H02N1/00 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01G5/011 ,  B81B7/02

CPC classification number: H02N1/006 ,  B81B7/008 ,  B81B7/02 ,  B81B2201/0221 ,  H01G5/011 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H03J2200/39

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method of operating a MEMS DVC while minimizing impact of the MEMS device on contact surfaces. By reducing the drive voltage upon the pull-in movement of the MEMS device, the acceleration of the MEMS device towards the contact surface is reduced and thus, the impact velocity is reduced and less damage of the MEMS DVC device occurs.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种操作MEMS DVC的方法，同时最小化MEMS器件对接触表面的影响。 通过在MEMS器件的拉入运动时降低驱动电压，MEMS器件朝向接触表面的加速度减小，因此冲击速度降低，并且MEMS DVC器件的损坏较小。

公开(公告)号：US20160065058A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14783281

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC

Inventor： Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN ,  Cong Quoc KHIEU ,  James Douglas HUFFMAN ,  Richard L. KNIPE

IPC: H02M3/07 ,  B81B7/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/07 ,  B81B7/00 ,  B81B7/008 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0109

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a DVC having a charge-pump coupled to a MEMS device. The charge-pump is designed to control the output voltage delivered to the electrodes, such as the pull-in electrode or the pull-off electrode, that move the switching element within the MEMS device between locations spaced far from and disposed closely to the RF electrode.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及具有耦合到MEMS器件的电荷泵的DVC。 电荷泵被设计成控制传递到电极的输出电压，例如拉入电极或拉出电极，其将MEMS器件内的开关元件移动到与RF紧密相邻的位置处 电极。

公开(公告)号：US20160297677A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US14916884

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： James Douglas HUFFMAN ,  Cong Quoc KHIEU ,  Robertus Petrus VAN KAMPEN ,  Karl F. SMAYLING ,  Vikram JOSHI

IPC: B81C99/00 ,  H01G5/16

CPC classification number: B81C99/003 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  H01G5/16 ,  H01L23/5228 ,  H01L29/93

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a mechanism for testing a MEMS hysteresis. A power management circuit may be coupled to the electrodes that cause the movable plate that is disposed between the electrodes in a MEMS device to move. The power management circuit may utilize a charge pump, a comparator and a resistor ladder.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于测试MEMS滞后的机构。 功率管理电路可以耦合到电极，其使得设置在MEMS器件中的电极之间的可移动板移动。 电源管理电路可以使用电荷泵，比较器和电阻梯。

公开(公告)号：US20130335878A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13916675

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS INC.

Inventor： Cong Quoc KHIEU ,  Vikram JOSHI ,  Richard L. KNIPE

IPC: H01G5/16 ,  B81B7/02

CPC classification number: H01G5/16 ,  B81B7/02 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01G5/38 ,  H01H59/0009

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods for increasing the lifetime of MEMS devices by reducing the number of movements of a switching element in the MEMS device. Rather than returning to a ground state between cycles, the switching element can remain in the same state if both cycles necessitate the same capacitance. For example, if in both a first and second cycle, the switching element of the MEMS device is in a state of high capacitance the switching element can remain in place between the first and second cycle rather than move to the ground state. Even if the polarity of the capacitance is different in successive cycles, the switching element can remain in place and the polarity can be switched. Because the switching element remains in place between cycles, the switching element, while having the same finite number of movements, should have a longer lifetime.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及通过减少MEMS器件中的开关元件的移动次数来增加MEMS器件寿命的方法。 不是在循环之间返回到基态，如果两个循环都需要相同的电容，则开关元件可以保持在相同的状态。 例如，如果在第一和第二周期中，MEMS器件的开关元件处于高电容的状态，则开关元件可以在第一和第二周期之间保持就位而不是移动到基态。 即使电容的极性在连续的循环中不同，开关元件也可以保持在适当的位置，并且可以切换极性。 因为开关元件在周期之间保持原位，所以开关元件虽然具有相同的有限数量的运动，应该具有更长的寿命。