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Cavity resonators integrated on MMIC and oscillators incorporating the same

US9000851B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2012
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03B5/1817
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cavity resonator integrated on a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) is provided. The cavity resonator includes a cavity defined by an upper metal surface and a lower metal surface embedded in a low conductivity semiconductor, and a plurality of discrete metal connections coupled between the upper and lower metal surfaces, and at least one port for coupling to the cavity electromagnetically.

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