MEMS resonator array structure and method of operating and...

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Summons, Barbara (Department: 2817)

Wave transmission lines and networks

Coupling networks

Electromechanical filter

C310S309000, C333S219000

Reexamination Certificate

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11172143

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of mechanically coupled MEMS resonators that are arranged in an N×M MEMS array structure. Each MEMS resonators includes a plurality of straight (or substantially straight) elongated beam sections that are connected by curved/rounded sections. Each elongated beam section is connected to another elongated beam section at a distal end via the curved/rounded sections thereby forming a geometric shape (e.g., a rounded square). Further, each resonator is mechanically coupled to at least one other adjacent resonator of the array via a resonator coupling section. The resonator coupling sections may be disposed between elongated beam sections of adjacent resonators. The resonators, when induced, oscillate at the same or substantially the same frequency. The resonators oscillate in a combined elongating (or breathing) mode and bending mode; that is, the beam sections exhibit an elongating-like (or breathing-like) motion and a bending-like motion. The one or more of the resonators of the array structure may include one or more nodal points or areas (i.e., portions of the resonator that are stationary, experience little movement, and/or are substantially stationary during oscillation of the resonator/array) in one or more portions or areas of the curved sections of the structure. The nodal points are suitable and/or preferable locations to anchor the resonator/array to the substrate.

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