Bezier Electrode Profiles for Bulk Acoustic Resonator Pseudo-Mode Suppression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bulk acoustic resonators using irregular pentagon electrodes fail to meet the performance requirements of modern radio frequency technologies due to pseudo-modes caused by transverse acoustic waves, which form standing waves and reduce impedance curve performance.

Innovation Solution

Designing the electrode shape using Bezier curves with orthographic projections formed by connecting curve segments from line segments near non-endpoints of Bezier curves, where the order of the Bezier curves is equal to or greater than 2, and ensuring the radii of curvature of adjacent segments are equal at connection points to suppress pseudo-modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an irregular pentagon is used as the electrode shape, then the reflection distance of transverse acoustic waves is increased and pseudo-modes are alleviated, but the resonator cannot meet the requirements of modern radio frequency technologies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresonator performanceVSAvoidcompatibility with modern RF requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies curvature by using Bezier curves to define the electrode profile instead of straight line segments. The electrode boundary is formed by connecting multiple Bezier curves, creating a smooth curved shape that eliminates parallel boundaries while providing superior acoustic wave reflection characteristics. This curved geometry effectively suppresses transverse acoustic waves and pseudo-modes while meeting modern RF performance requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the geometric parameters of the electrode by using higher-order Bezier curves (order ≥ 2) with specifically controlled control points. The curve segments are constructed with equal radii of curvature at connection points, and the electrode profile parameters are optimized to achieve both pseudo-mode suppression and compliance with modern RF specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If parallel boundaries are used in the electrode shape, then the manufacturing is simpler, but transverse acoustic waves reflect continuously forming standing waves and pseudo-modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrode fabrication simplicityVSAvoidtransverse acoustic wave reflection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs asymmetric electrode design by using Bezier curves that eliminate parallel boundaries. The electrode profile is constructed from multiple curve segments with varying curvatures, ensuring no two boundaries are parallel. This asymmetric geometry disrupts the continuous reflection path of transverse acoustic waves, preventing standing wave formation while remaining manufacturable through standard photolithography processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

By replacing straight line segments with curved Bezier segments, the patent eliminates parallel boundaries that cause harmful acoustic wave reflections. The curved geometry provides gradual transitions that scatter transverse acoustic waves instead of reflecting them continuously, while the electrode can still be manufactured using conventional fabrication methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The new electrode design effectively suppresses pseudo-modes, improving the performance of bulk acoustic resonators to meet higher radio frequency requirements and enhance filter performance.

Implementation Method 1

converting the electrical signal into high frequency vibrations of a film by using inverse piezoelectric effect of a piezoelectric material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInverse piezoelectric effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20250286532A1Bulk Acoustic Resonator and Electrode Design Method for the Bulk Acoustic Resonator
Publication Date: 2025.09.11 WUHAN MEMSONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of resonators. Provided are a bulk acoustic resonator and an electrode design method for the bulk acoustic resonator. The bulk acoustic resonator includes a substrate, and a bottom electrode, a piezoelectric layer and a top electrode laminated on the substrate in sequence. The bottom electrode and/or the top electrode have orthographic projections on the substrate, the profile of the orthographic projections is formed by sequentially connecting a plurality of curve segments end to end, the plurality of curve segments are all intercepted from line segments near non-endpoints of a plurality of Bezier curves, and the order of the Bezier curves is equal to or greater than 2.