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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2012
Roberto Gaddi, S-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Robertus Petrus Van Kampen, S-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Richard L. Knipe, McKinney, TX (US);
Anartz Unamuno, Roermond, NL;
Roberto Gaddi, S-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Robertus Petrus Van Kampen, S-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Richard L. Knipe, McKinney, TX (US);
Anartz Unamuno, Roermond, NL;
CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Utilizing a variable capacitor for RF and microwave applications provides for multiple levels of intra-cavity routing that advantageously reduce capacitive coupling. The variable capacitor includes a bond pad that has a plurality of cells electrically coupled thereto. Each of the plurality of cells has a plurality of MEMS devices therein. The MEMS devices share a common RF electrode, one or more ground electrodes and one or more control electrodes. The RF electrode, ground electrodes and control electrodes are all arranged parallel to each other within the cells. The RF electrode is electrically connected to the one or more bond pads using a different level of electrical routing metal.