Spread-spectrum radio utilizing MEMS components
US7429904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03H2007/006
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A spread-spectrum radio, such as a frequency-hopping spread-spectrum radio or a direct-sequence spread-spectrum radio, includes a transmitter that utilizes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based oscillation system to generate a spread-spectrum signal and/or a receiver that utilizes a MEMS-based frequency selection system to receive a spread-spectrum signal. In an embodiment, the MEMS-based oscillation system and the MEMS-based frequency selection system utilize MEMS resonators such as thin film bulk acoustic resonators (FBARs) that are fabricated in high density on a single substrate.
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