Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electrostatic capacitors – Variable
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Thomas, Eric W. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electrostatic capacitors
Variable
C361S281000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027284
ABSTRACT:
A variable capacitance element includes a coplanar line or signal conduction and a movable body, which are vertically displaced through a supporting bar and which are provided on a substrate. A movable electrode is provided between a first driving electrode and second and third driving electrodes which are movable electrodes. Voltage is applied between the movable electrodes, such that one of the movable electrodes is pressed against the coplanar line through a dielectric film. Thus, high frequency signals conducting through the coplanar line are shut off. When voltage is applied between the other electrodes, the movable electrode and the dielectric film are moved apart from the coplanar line. Thus, high frequency signals are conducted through the coplanar line.
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Kobayashi Masato
Kobayashi Shinji
Takemura Koji
Keating & Bennett,LLP
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Thomas Eric W.
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