Out-of plane MEMS resonator with static out-of-plane deflection
    1.
    发明授权
    Out-of plane MEMS resonator with static out-of-plane deflection 有权
    具有静态超平面偏转的平面外的MEMS谐振器

    公开(公告)号:US07999635B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US12182082

    申请日:2008-07-29

    IPC分类号: H03H9/24 H03H9/125 H03H9/46

    摘要: A residual stress gradient in a structural layer is employed to form a resonator deflected out of plane when at rest and the resulting strain gradient is utilized in out-of-plane transduction. Use of the strain gradient enables out-of-plane (e.g., vertical) transduction without yield and reliability problems due to stiction (e.g., the sticking of the resonator to the substrate) when the resonator is driven by an electrode to dynamically deflect out-of-plane. In particular embodiments, out-of-plane transduction is utilized to achieve better transduction efficiency as compared to lateral resonator designs of similar linear dimensions (i.e. footprint) results in a lower motional resistance.

    摘要翻译: 采用结构层中的残余应力梯度来形成在静止时偏离平面的共振器,并将所得到的应变梯度用于平面外转导。 当谐振器被电极驱动时,使用应变梯度可以实现平面外(例如垂直)转换,而不会由于静电(例如,将谐振器粘附到基板上)而产生屈服和可靠性问题, 的飞机。 在特定实施例中,与具有类似线性尺寸(即占地面积)导致较低运动阻力的横向谐振器设计相比,利用面外换能获得更好的换能效率。

    OUT-OF-PLANE RESONATOR
    2.
    发明申请
    OUT-OF-PLANE RESONATOR 有权
    超平面谐振器

    公开(公告)号:US20130002363A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13173449

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03B5/30

    摘要: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a resonator anchored to a substrate. The resonator includes a first strain gradient statically deflecting a released portion of the resonator in an out-of-plane direction with respect to the substrate. The resonator includes a first electrode anchored to the substrate. The first electrode includes a second strain gradient of a released portion of the first electrode. The first electrode is configured to electrostatically drive the resonator in a first mode that varies a relative amount of displacement between the resonator and the first electrode. The resonator may include a resonator anchor anchored to the substrate. The first electrode may include an electrode anchor anchored to the substrate in close proximity to the resonator anchor. The electrode anchor may be positioned relative to the resonator anchor to substantially decouple dynamic displacements of the resonator relative to the electrode from changes to the substrate.

    摘要翻译: 微机电系统(MEMS)装置包括锚定到基板的谐振器。 谐振器包括使第一应变梯度在相对于衬底的平面外方向上静态偏转谐振器的释放部分。 谐振器包括锚定到基板的第一电极。 第一电极包括第一电极的释放部分的第二应变梯度。 第一电极被配置为以改变谐振器和第一电极之间的相对的位移量的第一模式静电驱动谐振器。 谐振器可以包括锚定到衬底的谐振器锚。 第一电极可以包括锚固到靠近谐振器锚的衬底的电极锚。 电极锚定件可以相对于谐振器锚固件定位,以基本上使谐振器相对于电极的动态位移与基板的变化相分离。

    SWITCHABLE ELECTRODE FOR POWER HANDLING
    4.
    发明申请
    SWITCHABLE ELECTRODE FOR POWER HANDLING 有权
    用于电源处理的可切换电极

    公开(公告)号:US20130002364A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13173815

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03B5/30

    摘要: A MEMS oscillator includes a resonator body and primary and secondary drive electrodes to electrostatically drive the resonator body. Primary and secondary sense electrodes sense motion of the resonator body. The primary and secondary drive and sense electrodes are configured to be used together during start-up of the MEMS oscillator. The secondary drive electrode and secondary sense electrode are disabled after start-up, while the primary drive and sense electrodes remain enabled to maintain oscillation.

    摘要翻译: MEMS振荡器包括谐振器体和用于静电驱动谐振器体的初级和次级驱动电极。 初级和次级感测电极感测谐振器体的运动。 主驱动和感测电极被配置为在MEMS振荡器启动期间一起使用。 辅助驱动电极和次级感测电极在启动后被禁用,而主驱动电极和感测电极保持启用以保持振荡。

    Out-of-plane MEMS resonator with static out-of-plane deflection
    5.
    发明授权
    Out-of-plane MEMS resonator with static out-of-plane deflection 有权
    具有静态超平面偏转的平面外的MEMS谐振器

    公开(公告)号:US08258893B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-04

    申请号:US13173432

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03H9/24 H03H9/125 H03H9/46

    摘要: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a tuning electrode, a drive electrode, and a resonator. The resonator is anchored to a substrate and is configured to resonate in response to a signal on the drive electrode. The MEMS device includes a tuning plate coupled to the resonator and positioned above the tuning electrode. The tuning plate is configured to adjust a resonant frequency of the resonator in response to a voltage difference between the resonator and the tuning electrode. In at least one embodiment of the MEMS device, the tuning plate and the tuning electrode are configured to adjust the resonant frequency of the resonator substantially independent of the signal on the drive electrode.

    摘要翻译: 微机电系统(MEMS)装置包括调谐电极,驱动电极和谐振器。 谐振器被锚固到衬底并且被配置为响应于驱动电极上的信号而谐振。 MEMS器件包括耦合到谐振器并且定位在调谐电极上方的调谐板。 调谐板被配置为响应谐振器和调谐电极之间的电压差来调节谐振器的谐振频率。 在MEMS器件的至少一个实施例中,调谐板和调谐电极被配置为基本上独立于驱动电极上的信号来调节谐振器的谐振频率。

    Switchable electrode for power handling
    7.
    发明授权
    Switchable electrode for power handling 有权
    用于动力处理的可切换电极

    公开(公告)号:US08471641B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-25

    申请号:US13173815

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03B5/30

    摘要: A MEMS oscillator includes a resonator body and primary and secondary drive electrodes to electrostatically drive the resonator body. Primary and secondary sense electrodes sense motion of the resonator body. The primary and secondary drive and sense electrodes are configured to be used together during start-up of the MEMS oscillator. The secondary drive electrode and secondary sense electrode are disabled after start-up, while the primary drive and sense electrodes remain enabled to maintain oscillation.

    摘要翻译: MEMS振荡器包括谐振器体和用于静电驱动谐振器体的初级和次级驱动电极。 初级和次级感测电极感测谐振器体的运动。 主驱动和感测电极被配置为在MEMS振荡器启动期间一起使用。 辅助驱动电极和次级感测电极在启动后禁用,而主驱动电极和感测电极保持启用以保持振荡。

    Out-of-plane resonator
    8.
    发明授权
    Out-of-plane resonator 有权
    平面外谐振器

    公开(公告)号:US08674775B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US13173449

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03B5/30

    摘要: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a resonator anchored to a substrate. The resonator includes a first strain gradient statically deflecting a released portion of the resonator in an out-of-plane direction with respect to the substrate. The resonator includes a first electrode anchored to the substrate. The first electrode includes a second strain gradient of a released portion of the first electrode. The first electrode is configured to electrostatically drive the resonator in a first mode that varies a relative amount of displacement between the resonator and the first electrode. The resonator may include a resonator anchor anchored to the substrate. The first electrode may include an electrode anchor anchored to the substrate in close proximity to the resonator anchor. The electrode anchor may be positioned relative to the resonator anchor to substantially decouple dynamic displacements of the resonator relative to the electrode from changes to the substrate.

    摘要翻译: 微机电系统(MEMS)装置包括锚定到基板的谐振器。 谐振器包括使第一应变梯度在相对于衬底的平面外方向上静态偏转谐振器的释放部分。 谐振器包括锚定到基板的第一电极。 第一电极包括第一电极的释放部分的第二应变梯度。 第一电极被配置为以改变谐振器和第一电极之间的相对的位移量的第一模式静电驱动谐振器。 谐振器可以包括锚定到衬底的谐振器锚。 第一电极可以包括锚固到靠近谐振器锚的衬底的电极锚。 电极锚定件可以相对于谐振器锚固件定位,以基本上使谐振器相对于电极的动态位移与基板的变化相分离。

    OUT-OF-PLANE MEMS RESONATOR WITH STATIC OUT-OF-PLANE DEFLECTION
    10.
    发明申请
    OUT-OF-PLANE MEMS RESONATOR WITH STATIC OUT-OF-PLANE DEFLECTION 有权
    具有静态非平面偏移的平面外平面MEMS谐振器

    公开(公告)号:US20110260810A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-27

    申请号:US13173432

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: H03H9/24

    摘要: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a tuning electrode, a drive electrode, and a resonator. The resonator is anchored to a substrate and is configured to resonate in response to a signal on the drive electrode. The MEMS device includes a tuning plate coupled to the resonator and positioned above the tuning electrode. The tuning plate is configured to adjust a resonant frequency of the resonator in response to a voltage difference between the resonator and the tuning electrode. In at least one embodiment of the MEMS device, the tuning plate and the tuning electrode are configured to adjust the resonant frequency of the resonator substantially independent of the signal on the drive electrode.

    摘要翻译: 微机电系统(MEMS)装置包括调谐电极,驱动电极和谐振器。 谐振器被锚固到衬底并且被配置为响应于驱动电极上的信号而谐振。 MEMS器件包括耦合到谐振器并且定位在调谐电极上方的调谐板。 调谐板被配置为响应谐振器和调谐电极之间的电压差来调节谐振器的谐振频率。 在MEMS器件的至少一个实施例中,调谐板和调谐电极被配置为基本上独立于驱动电极上的信号来调节谐振器的谐振频率。