Electromechanical system substrate attachment for reduced thermal deformation

    公开(公告)号:US09663347B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-30

    申请号:US14634981

    申请日:2015-03-02

    Abstract: A MEMS switch includes a substrate and a switch structure formed on the substrate, with the switch structure further including a conductive contact formed on the substrate, a self-compensating anchor structure coupled to the substrate, and a beam comprising a first end and a second end, the beam integrated with the self-compensating anchor structure at the first end and extending out orthogonally from the self-compensating anchor structure and suspended over the substrate such that the second end comprises a cantilevered portion positioned above the conductive contact. The cantilevered portion of the beam undergoes deformation during periods of strain mismatch between the substrate and the switch structure so as to have a takeoff angle relative to the substrate, and the self-compensating anchor structure directs a portion of the strain mismatch orthogonally to the cantilevered portion so as to warp the anchor and compensate for the takeoff angle of the cantilevered portion.

    ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM SUBSTRATE ATTACHMENT FOR REDUCED THERMAL DEFORMATION
    24.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM SUBSTRATE ATTACHMENT FOR REDUCED THERMAL DEFORMATION 有权
    电子系统底板附着减少热变形

    公开(公告)号:US20160257558A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14634981

    申请日:2015-03-02

    Abstract: A MEMS switch includes a substrate and a switch structure formed on the substrate, with the switch structure further including a conductive contact formed on the substrate, a self-compensating anchor structure coupled to the substrate, and a beam comprising a first end and a second end, the beam integrated with the self-compensating anchor structure at the first end and extending out orthogonally from the self-compensating anchor structure and suspended over the substrate such that the second end comprises a cantilevered portion positioned above the conductive contact. The cantilevered portion of the beam undergoes deformation during periods of strain mismatch between the substrate and the switch structure so as to have a takeoff angle relative to the substrate, and the self-compensating anchor structure directs a portion of the strain mismatch orthogonally to the cantilevered portion so as to warp the anchor and compensate for the takeoff angle of the cantilevered portion.

    Abstract translation: MEMS开关包括衬底和形成在衬底上的开关结构,开关结构还包括形成在衬底上的导电接触,耦合到衬底的自补偿锚结构,以及包括第一端和第二端的梁 所述梁与第一端处的自补偿锚结构一体化并且从自补偿锚结构垂直延伸并悬挂在基板上,使得第二端包括位于导电触头上方的悬臂部分。 梁的悬臂部分在基片和开关结构之间的应变不匹配期间经历变形,以便相对于基片具有起飞角,并且自补偿锚固结构将应变失配的一部分正交地与悬臂 以便使锚固件弯曲并补偿悬臂部分的起飞角度。

    Systems and methods for measuring properties using bulk acoustic waves

    公开(公告)号:US11525674B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-13

    申请号:US16665784

    申请日:2019-10-28

    Abstract: A measuring system is disclosed. The measuring system includes a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device including a piezoelectric substrate and a first and second electrode disposed on a surface of the piezoelectric substrate, and a measuring device communicatively coupled to the first electrode via a first probe and the second electrode via a second probe and configured to apply an electrical signal to the first and second electrode to generate an incident bulk acoustic wave within the piezoelectric substrate, detect at least a first reflected bulk acoustic wave and a second reflected bulk acoustic wave at the first and second electrode, and calculate a thickness between a first interface corresponding to the first reflected bulk acoustic wave and a second interface corresponding to the second reflected bulk acoustic wave based on a time elapsed between detecting the first and second reflected bulk acoustic waves.

    Systems and methods for piston rod monitoring

    公开(公告)号:US11499545B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-15

    申请号:US16517071

    申请日:2019-07-19

    Abstract: A sensor system for monitoring a condition of a piston rod includes an interrogator system having a first coil winding coupled to a housing and radially spaced from the piston rod such that a gap is defined between the first coil winding and the piston rod. A second coil winding is coupled to the piston rod and is inductively coupled to the first coil winding. The second coil winding is configured to communicate with the first coil winding through a range of linear movement of the piston rod relative to the housing. A sensor is coupled to the second coil winding. The sensor is configured to measure a characteristic associated with the piston rod and generate a current in the second coil winding to transmit, via the inductive coupling with the first coil winding, an electrical output signal associated with the characteristic to the interrogator system.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES USING BULK ACOUSTIC WAVES

    公开(公告)号:US20210123730A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-29

    申请号:US16665784

    申请日:2019-10-28

    Abstract: A measuring system is disclosed. The measuring system includes a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device including a piezoelectric substrate and a first and second electrode disposed on a surface of the piezoelectric substrate, and a measuring device communicatively coupled to the first electrode via a first probe and the second electrode via a second probe and configured to apply an electrical signal to the first and second electrode to generate an incident bulk acoustic wave within the piezoelectric substrate, detect at least a first reflected bulk acoustic wave and a second reflected bulk acoustic wave at the first and second electrode, and calculate a thickness between a first interface corresponding to the first reflected bulk acoustic wave and a second interface corresponding to the second reflected bulk acoustic wave based on a time elapsed between detecting the first and second reflected bulk acoustic waves.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PISTON ROD MONITORING

    公开(公告)号:US20210017979A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-21

    申请号:US16517071

    申请日:2019-07-19

    Abstract: A sensor system for monitoring a condition of a piston rod includes an interrogator system having a first coil winding coupled to a housing and radially spaced from the piston rod such that a gap is defined between the first coil winding and the piston rod. A second coil winding is coupled to the piston rod and is inductively coupled to the first coil winding. The second coil winding is configured to communicate with the first coil winding through a range of linear movement of the piston rod relative to the housing. A sensor is coupled to the second coil winding. The sensor is configured to measure a characteristic associated with the piston rod and generate a current in the second coil winding to transmit, via the inductive coupling with the first coil winding, an electrical output signal associated with the characteristic to the interrogator system.

    MULTICHANNEL RELAY ASSEMBLY WITH IN LINE MEMS SWITCHES
    30.
    发明申请
    MULTICHANNEL RELAY ASSEMBLY WITH IN LINE MEMS SWITCHES 有权
    具有在线MEMS开关的多通道继电器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160164161A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14558990

    申请日:2014-12-03

    CPC classification number: H01P1/127 H01H59/0009 H01H2001/0084

    Abstract: An ohmic RF MEMS relay includes a substrate with a capacitive coupling, Csub; two actuating elements electrically coupled in series, so as to define a channel, wherein the actuating elements are configured to be independently actuated or simultaneously operated. The actuating elements have their own capacitive coupling, Cgap; a midpoint on the channel is in electrical communication with the actuating elements; and an anchor mechanically coupled to the substrate and supporting at least one of the actuating elements. Also, an ohmic RF MEMS relay that includes an input port; a plurality of first MEMS switches that make up a first switching group in electrical communication with the input port, thereby defining a plurality of channels each leading from each of the MEMS switches; and at least one outlet port along each of the channels distal from the first switching group and in electrical communication with the input port.

    Abstract translation: 欧姆RF MEMS继电器包括具有电容耦合的衬底,Csub; 串联电耦合的两个致动元件,以便限定通道,其中所述致动元件构造成独立地致动或同时操作。 致动元件具有自己的电容耦合,Cgap; 通道上的中点与致动元件电连通; 以及锚固件,其机械地联接到所述基板并且支撑所述致动元件中的至少一个。 另外,包括输入端口的欧姆RF MEMS继电器; 多个第一MEMS开关,其构成与所述输入端口电连通的第一开关组,从而限定每个从所述MEMS开关导出的多个通道; 以及沿着远离第一开关组的每个通道的至少一个出口端口,并与输入端口电连通。

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