20240024918. Altering and Enhancing Resonator Performances Using Free to Fixed Boundary Ratio (FFBR) Topology simplified abstract (University of Windsor)
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Altering and Enhancing Resonator Performances Using Free to Fixed Boundary Ratio (FFBR) Topology
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Altering and Enhancing Resonator Performances Using Free to Fixed Boundary Ratio (FFBR) Topology - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240024918 titled 'Altering and Enhancing Resonator Performances Using Free to Fixed Boundary Ratio (FFBR) Topology
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a resonator and/or transducer that includes a deflectable membrane, a fixed substrate, and at least one cavity between them. The free to fixed boundary ratio (ffbr) of the deflectable membrane is chosen to optimize a specific characteristic of the device, such as resonant frequency, displacement, operating voltage, electromechanical coupling coefficient, or mass sensitivity.
- The invention is a resonator and/or transducer with a deflectable membrane and a fixed substrate.
- The device has at least one cavity between the deflectable membrane and the fixed substrate.
- The free to fixed boundary ratio (ffbr) of the deflectable membrane is carefully selected to optimize a specific characteristic of the device.
- The characteristic that can be optimized includes resonant frequency, displacement, operating voltage, electromechanical coupling coefficient, or mass sensitivity.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Acoustic devices: The resonator and/or transducer can be used in acoustic devices such as microphones, speakers, or ultrasonic sensors.
- Pressure sensors: The device can be utilized in pressure sensors to measure changes in pressure.
- Gas sensors: The resonator and/or transducer can be employed in gas sensors to detect the presence and concentration of specific gases.
- Biosensors: The device can be used in biosensors to detect biological molecules or analyze biological samples.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Optimization of device characteristics: The invention allows for the optimization of specific characteristics of the resonator and/or transducer, which can improve its performance in various applications.
- Miniaturization: The use of deflectable membranes and cavities allows for the miniaturization of the device, making it suitable for integration into small-scale systems.
- Sensitivity improvement: The optimized characteristics of the device can enhance its sensitivity, making it more effective in detecting and measuring various parameters.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced performance: By optimizing specific characteristics, the resonator and/or transducer can achieve improved performance in terms of frequency response, sensitivity, and accuracy.
- Miniaturization potential: The use of deflectable membranes and cavities enables the creation of compact and lightweight devices that can be integrated into various systems.
- Versatility: The device can be tailored to optimize different characteristics, making it adaptable for a wide range of applications in various industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
a resonator and/or transducer comprising at least one deflectable membrane, a fixed substrate, and at least one cavity defined between the at least one deflectable membrane and the fixed substrate. a free to fixed boundary ratio (ffbr) of the deflectable membrane is selected to optimize a characteristic of the resonator and/or transducer, such as resonant frequency, displacement, operating voltage, electromechanical coupling coefficient, or mass sensitivity.
