Wave transmission lines and networks – Transmission line inductive or radiation interference...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-25
2005-01-25
Pascal, Robert (Department: 2817)
Wave transmission lines and networks
Transmission line inductive or radiation interference...
C333S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06847266
ABSTRACT:
Microelectromechanical RF and microwave frequency power limiter and electrostatic protection devices for use in high-speed circuits are presented. The devices utilize an airbridge or a cantilever arm including a contact pad positioned operatively adjacent to an electrically conductive and substantially planar transmission line. When the power level in the transmission line exceeds a particular threshold, the airbridge or cantilever arm yields due to force between the contact pad and the transmission line, directing undesired power away from active devices. This characteristic can either serve as a method by which to limit the amount of power passing through the transmission line to a determined value or as a method by which to protect devices along the transmission line from damage due to large electrostatic bursts.
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Laney David
Larson Lawrence
Matloubian Mehran
HRL Laboratories LLC
Pascal Robert
Takaoka Dean
Tope-McKay & Associates
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