NOISE REDUCTION IN MEMS OSCILLATORS AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS
    1.
    发明申请
    NOISE REDUCTION IN MEMS OSCILLATORS AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS 有权
    MEMS振荡器中的噪声减少及相关装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140015616A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-16

    申请号:US13941906

    申请日:2013-07-15

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Inventor: Pritiraj Mohanty

    Abstract: Mechanical resonating structures are used to generate signals having a target frequency with low noise. The mechanical resonating structures may generate output signals containing multiple frequencies which may be suitably combined with one or more additional signals to generate the target frequency with low noise. The mechanical resonating structures may be used to form oscillators.

    Abstract translation: 机械谐振结构用于产生具有低噪声的目标频率的信号。 机械谐振结构可以产生包含多个频率的输出信号,其可以与一个或多个附加信号适当地组合以产生具有低噪声的目标频率。 机械共振结构可用于形成振荡器。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING DEVICES HAVING RESONATORS
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING DEVICES HAVING RESONATORS 审中-公开
    用于调谐具有谐振器的器件的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130278343A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-24

    申请号:US13865884

    申请日:2013-04-18

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for tuning devices having resonators are described. Phase shifters are included in the circuits and used to shift the phase of the output signal(s) of the resonators. In some implementations, the phase shifters are configured in a feedback loop with the resonators. One or more of the apparatus described herein may be implemented as part, or all, of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS).

    Abstract translation: 描述用于调谐具有谐振器的装置的方法和装置。 移相器包括在电路中,并用于移位谐振器的输出信号的相位。 在一些实现中,移相器被配置在与谐振器的反馈回路中。 本文所描述的一种或多种装置可以被实现为微机电系统(MEMS)的一部分或全部。

    ELECTROMECHANICAL MAGNETOMETER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    3.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMECHANICAL MAGNETOMETER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF 有权
    机电磁力计及其应用

    公开(公告)号:US20130096825A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13650442

    申请日:2012-10-12

    Applicant: SAND 9, INC.

    Inventor: Pritiraj Mohanty

    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for producing an electrical signal from an apparatus comprising an induction coil coupled to a mechanical resonator, wherein the electrical signal has an operating frequency proportional to a mechanical resonating frequency of the mechanical resonator and proportional to a change in a magnetic flux resulting from a change in orientation in the apparatus, detecting with a detection circuit a change in the electrical signal resulting from a change in the magnetic flux caused by the change in orientation in the apparatus, and determining a direction of the apparatus according to the change in the electrical signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 结合本公开的系统可以包括例如从包括耦合到机械谐振器的感应线圈的装置产生电信号的方法,其中电信号具有与机械谐振频率成比例的工作频率 谐振器,并且与装置中的取向变化产生的磁通量的变化成比例,用检测电路检测由于装置中的取向的变化引起的磁通量的变化而导致的电信号的变化,以及 根据电信号的变化确定装置的方向。 公开了其他实施例。

    Timing oscillator having a non-linear MEMS resonator and related methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Timing oscillator having a non-linear MEMS resonator and related methods 有权
    具有非线性MEMS谐振器的定时振荡器及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09000854B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US13661663

    申请日:2012-10-26

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Inventor: Pritiraj Mohanty

    CPC classification number: H03B5/326

    Abstract: Oscillators including mechanical resonators are described, as are methods of operating the oscillators such that the mechanical resonator exhibits non-linear behavior. The non-linear behavior may include multiple stable states, for instance being bi-stable. The non-linear behavior may exhibit hysteresis. The mechanical resonator may be driven to operate in a desired portion of the non-linear operating regime.

    Abstract translation: 描述包括机械谐振器的振荡器,以及操作振荡器的方法,使得机械谐振器呈现非线性特性。 非线性行为可以包括多个稳定状态,例如双稳态。 非线性行为可能表现出滞后现象。 可以驱动机械谐振器以在非线性操作状态的期望部分中操作。

    Noise reduction in MEMS oscillators and related apparatus and methods
    5.
    发明授权
    Noise reduction in MEMS oscillators and related apparatus and methods 有权
    MEMS振荡器的降噪及相关设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09000848B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US13941906

    申请日:2013-07-15

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Inventor: Pritiraj Mohanty

    Abstract: Mechanical resonating structures are used to generate signals having a target frequency with low noise. The mechanical resonating structures may generate output signals containing multiple frequencies which may be suitably combined with one or more additional signals to generate the target frequency with low noise. The mechanical resonating structures may be used to form oscillators.

    Abstract translation: 机械谐振结构用于产生具有低噪声的目标频率的信号。 机械谐振结构可以产生包含多个频率的输出信号,其可以与一个或多个附加信号适当地组合以产生具有低噪声的目标频率。 机械共振结构可用于形成振荡器。

    Coupled timing oscillators
    6.
    发明授权
    Coupled timing oscillators 有权
    耦合定时振荡器

    公开(公告)号:US08947171B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13660623

    申请日:2012-10-25

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Inventor: Pritiraj Mohanty

    Abstract: Coupled timing oscillators are described. The coupling may be electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical in some instances. In some cases, the timing oscillators include mechanical resonators. Any number of timing oscillators may be coupled. The coupled timing oscillators may be operated cooperatively to produce an oscillating signal with improved signal characteristics, such as phase noise and jitter.

    Abstract translation: 描述了耦合定时振荡器。 在一些情况下,耦合可以是电的,机械的或机电的。 在某些情况下,定时振荡器包括机械谐振器。 可以耦合任何数量的定时振荡器。 耦合定时振荡器可以协同操作以产生具有改善的信号特性(例如相位噪声和抖动)的振荡信号。

    Variable phase amplifier circuit and method of use
    7.
    发明授权
    Variable phase amplifier circuit and method of use 有权
    可变相位放大器电路及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08878619B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US13720560

    申请日:2012-12-19

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H03G3/004 H03B5/30 H03F3/45071 H03H11/22

    Abstract: A variable phase amplifier circuit is disclosed and its method of use in tuning devices having resonators. The variable phase amplifier receives an input differential signal pair. The input differential signal pair can be generated by a resonator device. The variable phase amplifier generates a modified differential signal pair in response to receiving the input differential signal pair. The variable phase amplifier provides a means to vary the phase of the modified differential signal pair with respect to the input differential signal pair, in an accurate and stable manner. If the modified differential signal pair with a phase shift introduced in it is fed back to the resonator device, the resonator will change its frequency of oscillation, where the new frequency of oscillation is a function of the phase of the modified differential signal pair.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种可变相位放大器电路及其在具有谐振器的调谐装置中的使用方法。 可变相位放大器接收输入差分信号对。 输入差分信号对可以由谐振器装置产生。 响应于接收到输入差分信号对,可变相位放大器产生修正的差分信号对。 可变相位放大器提供了以准确和稳定的方式改变修改的差分信号对相对于输入差分信号对的相位的装置。 如果将其中引入的相移的修正的差分信号对反馈到谐振器装置,则谐振器将改变其振荡频率,其中新的振荡频率是修改的差分信号对的相位的函数。

    INTEGRATION OF PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS WITH SUBSTRATES
    9.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATION OF PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS WITH SUBSTRATES 有权
    压电材料与衬底的集成

    公开(公告)号:US20130313947A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13874752

    申请日:2013-05-01

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    Abstract: Devices having piezoelectric material structures integrated with substrates are described. Fabrication techniques for forming such devices are also described. The fabrication may include bonding a piezoelectric material wafer to a substrate of a differing material. A structure, such as a resonator, may then be formed from the piezoelectric material wafer.

    Abstract translation: 描述了具有与基板一体化的压电材料结构的装置。 还描述了用于形成这种装置的制造技术。 该制造可以包括将压电材料晶片结合到不同材料的衬底。 然后可以由压电材料晶片形成诸如谐振器的结构。

    POWER-ON RESET CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF USE
    10.
    发明申请
    POWER-ON RESET CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    上电复位电路及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130187687A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-25

    申请号:US13788955

    申请日:2013-03-07

    Applicant: Sand 9, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H03L5/00 H03K17/223

    Abstract: The disclosed power-on reset circuit provides an indication of when and whether a supply voltage Vdd has reached a trigger voltage level Vtrig. The disclosed circuit includes a flip-flop circuit and a first comparator circuit. The circuit according to the invention has a D input node of the flip-flop circuit coupled to the supply voltage. The first comparator circuit outputs a clock signal, where the flip-flop circuit is clocked by the clock signal. A Q output node of the flip-flop circuit provides the power-on reset signal, where the power-on reset signal is in a LO state when the supply voltage is at a voltage level that is less than the trigger voltage level Vtrig. The power-on reset signal is in a HI state when the supply voltage is at a voltage level that is greater than the trigger voltage level Vtrig.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的上电复位电路提供电源电压Vdd何时以及是否达到触发电压电平Vtrig的指示。 所公开的电路包括触发器电路和第一比较器电路。 根据本发明的电路具有耦合到电源电压的触发器电路的D输入节点。 第一比较器电路输出时钟信号,其中触发电路由时钟信号计时。 触发电路的Q输出节点提供上电复位信号,当供电电压处于小于触发电压电平Vtrig的电压电平时,上电复位信号处于LO状态。 当电源电压处于大于触发电压电平Vtrig的电压电平时,上电复位信号处于HI状态。

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