ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE
    2.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE 有权
    电动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150357142A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14763681

    申请日:2014-01-28

    CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 H01H49/00 H01L45/00 Y10T156/10

    Abstract: Electromechanical devices described herein may employ tunneling phenomena to function as low-voltage switches. Opposing electrodes may be separated by an elastically deformable layer which, in some cases, may be made up of a non-electrically conductive material. In some embodiments, the elastically deformable layer is substantially free of electrically conductive material. When a sufficient actuation voltage and/or force is applied, the electrodes are brought toward one another and, accordingly, the elastically deformable layer is compressed. Though, the elastically deformable layer prevents the electrodes from making direct contact with one another. Rather, when the electrodes are close enough to one another, a tunneling current arises therebetween. The elastically deformable layer may exhibit spring-like behavior such that, upon release of the actuation voltage and/or force, the separation distance between electrodes is restored. Thus, the electromechanical device may be actuated between open and closed switch positions.

    Abstract translation: 本文所述的机电装置可以采用隧道现象作为低压开关。 相反的电极可以由可弹性变形的层隔开,在一些情况下,这些可由非导电材料组成。 在一些实施例中,弹性变形层基本上不含导电材料。 当施加足够的致动电压和/或力时,电极彼此相向,并且因此可弹性变形层被压缩。 尽管可弹性变形层防止电极彼此直接接触。 相反,当电极彼此足够接近时,在其间产生隧穿电流。 可弹性变形层可以呈现类似弹簧的行为,使得在释放致动电压和/或力时,恢复电极之间的间隔距离。 因此,可以在打开和关闭的开关位置之间致动机电装置。

    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SQUISHABLE COMPOSITE SWITCH
    6.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SQUISHABLE COMPOSITE SWITCH 有权
    电子控制可混合复合开关

    公开(公告)号:US20150228805A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-13

    申请号:US14593066

    申请日:2015-01-09

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making analog and digital electronics which includes a composite including a squishable material doped with conductive particles. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device has a channel made from the composite, where the channel forms a primary conduction path for the device. Upon applied voltage, capacitive actuators squeeze the composite, causing it to become conductive. The squishable device includes a control electrode, and a composite electrically and mechanically connected to two terminal electrodes. By applying a voltage to the control electrode relative to a first terminal electrode, an electric field is developed between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode. This electric field results in an attractive force between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode, which compresses the composite and enables electric control of the electron conduction from the first terminal electrode through the channel to the second terminal electrode.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于制造模拟和数字电子学的方法和装置,其包括掺杂有导电颗粒的可堆置材料的复合材料。 微机电系统(MEMS)装置具有由复合材料制成的通道,其中通道形成器件的主导通路径。 在施加电压时,电容执行器挤压复合材料,使其变得导电。 可挤压装置包括控制电极,以及电气和机械连接到两个端子电极的复合体。 通过相对于第一端子电极向控制电极施加电压,在控制电极和第一端子电极之间产生电场。 该电场导致控制电极和第一端子电极之间的吸引力,其压缩复合材料并且能够电控制从第一端子电极通过通道到第二端子电极的电子传导。

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