Micro-electromechanical structure resonator frequency adjustment using radient energy trimming and laser/focused ion beam assisted deposition
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1. A process of forming an oscillator comprising:
- patterning a plurality of spaced-apart stacks on an oscillator member; and
removing at least one of the spaced-apart stacks.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a microbeam oscillator. Tuning of the oscillator is carried out by addition or subtraction of material to an oscillator member in order to change the mass of the oscillator member.
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25 Claims
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1. A process of forming an oscillator comprising:
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patterning a plurality of spaced-apart stacks on an oscillator member; and
removing at least one of the spaced-apart stacks. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. The process according to claim 1, further comprising:
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determining first resonant frequency of the oscillator member; and
after removing, further comprising;
determining a second resonant frequency of the oscillator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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13-1. A process of forming an oscillator comprising:
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providing an oscillator member;
determining a first resonant frequency of the oscillator member;
patterning at least one structure on the oscillator member; and
determining a second resonant frequency of the oscillator member.
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14-2. The process according to claim 13, before patterning further comprising:
forming a protective layer over the oscillator member.
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15-3. The process according to claim 13, wherein patterning, further comprising:
directing radiant energy at the oscillator member.
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21. A micro resonator comprising:
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an oscillator member disposed upon an oscillator pedestal; and
at least one structure disposed upon the oscillator member. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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