Layer structures for RF filters fabricated using rare earth oxides and epitaxial aluminum nitride
US10566944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03H2003/025
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Layer structures for RF filters can be fabricated using rare earth oxides and epitaxial aluminum nitride, and methods for growing the layer structures. A layer structure can include an epitaxial crystalline rare earth oxide (REO) layer over a substrate, a first epitaxial electrode layer over the crystalline REO layer, and an epitaxial piezoelectric layer over the first epitaxial electrode layer. The layer structure can further include a second electrode layer over the epitaxial piezoelectric layer. The first electrode layer can include an epitaxial metal. The epitaxial metal can be single-crystal. The first electrode layer can include one or more of a rare earth pnictide, and a rare earth silicide (RESi).
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