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Solid-state miniature atomic clock and methods of use

US11270542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2020
Grant dateMar 8, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/64
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Solid-state miniature atomic clock (SMAC) within the form factor of an integrated circuit chip (aka microchip) or flexible device. The present invention includes architectures and methods of manufacture of SMACs. SMACs may include one or more vias, with some or all of the vias containing or other material suitable for an antenna. In addition, the SMAC may include a heating device for temperature stabilization.

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