Microsystems-based method and apparatus for passive detection and processing of radio-frequency signals
| Patent Number: | 10,141,495 |
| Issued: | 11/27/2018 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises a passive impedance transforming voltage amplifier and a resonant, latching micromechanical switch having a deflectable bridge, an RF actuation electrode receivingly connected to the amplifier, and a DC bias electrode positioned to latch the switch in a closed position by electrostatic attraction when energized by a suitable voltage. The bridge is configured with a mechanical mode of vibration that periodically urges the switch toward the closed position. |
| Filed: | 12/15/2017 |
| Application Number: | 15/843,355 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |