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Elastic wave element with a reinforcement electrode and ladder filter using same

US9614495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2015
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H9/605
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for reducing electric loss in an elastic wave element. In one example, the elastic wave element includes a piezoelectric body having a upper surface, an interdigital transducer (IDT) electrode disposed on the piezoelectric body, a connection wiring disposed on the piezoelectric body and electrically connected to the IDT electrode, the connection wiring having a lower connection wiring and an upper connection wiring provided above the lower connection wiring, and a reinforcement electrode provided above the connection wiring, the reinforcement electrode being in contact with and electrically connected to the lower connection wiring.

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