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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2017
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, Llc, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Christopher Nordquist, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Benjamin Griffin, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Christopher Dyck, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Matt Eichenfield, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Kenneth Wojciechowski, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Roy H. Olsson, Arlington, VA (US);
Aleem Siddiqui, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Michael David Henry, Albuquerque, NM (US);
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Albuquerque, NM (US);
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.