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Method and means for damping modes of piezoelectric vibrators
Assignee: CTS Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-03
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2008-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A method and arrangement for providing damping of undesired modes of piezoelectric vibrators is disclosed that eliminates the tedious and often inaccurate methods of known mass-loading techniques. Instead, the arrangement relies on physically altering a controlled amount of the piezoelectric material located at a predetermined point to effect the selective damping needed to minimize the undesired responses and to minimally interfere with the desired mode of operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Witte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:08
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03H; H03H9/00; H03H9/15; H03H9/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A resonator comprising: a piezoelectric material having at least one major surface, and a given quality factor (Q), wherein said at least one major surface has an opening formed therein to simultaneously cause: (a) a controlled reduction in the Q of the piezoelectric material; and (b) damping of undesired anharmonic vibration modes, with negligible affects on a desired harmonic vibration mode and desired frequency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A resonator comprising: a piezoelectric material having at least one major surface, and a given quality factor (Q), wherein said at least one major surface has an opening formed therein to simultaneously cause: (a) a controlled reduction in the Q of the piezoelectric material; and (b) damping of undesired anharmonic vibration modes, with negligible affects on a desired harmonic vibration mode and desired frequency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The resonator according to claim 1, wherein said piezoelectric material includes quartz.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The resonator according to claim 1, wherein the opening formed in said major surface coincides with a point having a vibration node for the desired harmonic vibration mode and a non-nodal vibration for at least one undesired anharmonic vibration mode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The resonator according to claim 1, wherein the opening has a depth of approximately one-third thickness of said piezoelectric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
A resonator having undesired anharmonic vibration modes damped with minimal interference to a desired harmonic vibration mode of operation, the resonator comprising: (a) a piezoelectric material having two major surfaces, a surrounding edge, and a given quality factor (Q); (b) an electrode pattern, positioned to cover a portion of each of the major surfaces of said piezoelectric material, said electrode patterns being approximately coextensive and directly opposite and providing a desired harmonic vibration mode as well as undesired anharmonic vibration modes upon proper energization thereof; and (c) at least one major surface of said piezoelectric material having a first controlled opening located at a predetermined point to coincide with a second controlled opening of said electrode pattern, to simultaneously cause: (i) a controlled reduction in the Q of the piezoelectric material; and (ii) damping undesired anharmonic vibration modes with negligible affects on the desired harmonic vibration mode and desired frequency.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
150 words
A resonator having undesired anharmonic vibration modes damped with minimal interference to a desired harmonic vibration mode of operation, the resonator comprising: (a) a piezoelectric material having two major surfaces, a surrounding edge, and a given quality factor (Q); (b) an electrode pattern, positioned to cover a portion of each of the major surfaces of said piezoelectric material, said electrode patterns being approximately coextensive and directly opposite and providing a desired harmonic vibration mode as well as undesired anharmonic vibration modes upon proper energization thereof; and (c) at least one major surface of said piezoelectric material having a first controlled opening located at a predetermined point to coincide with a second controlled opening of said electrode pattern, to simultaneously cause: (i) a controlled reduction in the Q of the piezoelectric material; and (ii) damping undesired anharmonic vibration modes with negligible affects on the desired harmonic vibration mode and desired frequency.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The resonator according to claim 5, wherein each of said electrode patterns each include an electrode area portion and an electrode tab portion for energy trapping operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The resonator according to claim 5, wherein said electrode patterns include gold.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The resonator according to claim 5, wherein said desired harmonic vibration mode is selected to operate at one of a fundamental and overtone vibration modes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The resonator according to claim 1, wherein the desired harmonic vibration mode is selected to operate at one of a fundamental and overtone vibration modes.
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