Micro-electro-mechanical gyroscope
US6516665B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03H9/6486
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A gyroscope comprises a piezoelectric substrate having a surface. Disposed on the surface are a resonator transducer, a pair of reflectors, a structure such as a metallic dot, and a sensor transducer. The resonator transducer creates a first surface acoustic wave on the surface. The pair of reflectors reflects the first surface acoustic wave to form a standing wave within a region of the surface between the pair of reflectors. The structure is disposed on the surface within the region, wherein a Coriolis force acting upon the structure creates a second surface acoustic wave. The sensor senses the second surface acoustic wave and provides an output indicative thereof.
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