Oscillators – With distributed parameter resonator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Mis, David (Department: 2817)
Oscillators
With distributed parameter resonator
C331S1170FE, C331S17700V
Reexamination Certificate
active
11111009
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the present invention includes a voltage controlled oscillator comprising an active device having a plurality of resonators coupled across two terminals of the device and at least one resonator coupled across the plurality of resonators. The at least one resonator preferably operates as an evanescent mode buffer capable of storing a select amount of energy present in the oscillator.
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Synergy Microwave Corporation
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