S0 Plate Wave Resonator Layout for Stable Acoustic Velocity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Elastic wave devices utilizing S0 mode of plate waves experience significant variations in acoustic velocity and frequency characteristics due to changes in the film thickness of the interdigital transducer electrode.
Innovation Solution
The elastic wave device incorporates a piezoelectric thin film with an interdigital transducer electrode on one surface and a conductive layer on the opposing surface, utilizing an S0 mode of plate waves, with specific Euler Angles and acoustic reflection layers to minimize changes in acoustic velocity and frequency characteristics when the electrode thickness is varied.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the film thickness of the interdigital transducer electrode is changed, then the acoustic velocity and frequency characteristics vary significantly, but this provides flexibility in device design and manufacturing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying the film thickness of the interdigital transducer electrode and measuring the resulting acoustic velocity changes. This allows identification of optimal thickness ranges that minimize acoustic velocity variation, thereby resolving the contradiction between design flexibility and acoustic stability. The patent establishes specific thickness parameters that maintain acoustic velocity within acceptable ranges while allowing other design parameters to be adjusted.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic compensation mechanisms that adjust device parameters in response to electrode thickness variations. By making the device adaptable to different thickness conditions through compensation techniques, the patent maintains acoustic velocity stability while preserving design flexibility. This dynamic approach allows the device to self-correct for thickness variations rather than requiring precise fixed thickness control.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the film thickness of the interdigital transducer electrode is increased, then the impedance ratio increases, but the acoustic velocity becomes more sensitive to thickness variations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent identifies optimal electrode thickness ranges that achieve high impedance ratios while minimizing sensitivity to thickness variations. By establishing specific thickness parameters and tolerance ranges, the patent resolves the contradiction between achieving high impedance and maintaining manufacturing precision. The patent provides guidance on selecting thickness values that balance both requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent accepts certain variations in electrode thickness as tolerable, similar to accepting minor imperfections in mass-produced components. Rather than requiring extremely precise thickness control, the patent defines acceptable ranges that maintain device performance, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while still achieving the desired impedance ratio.
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 solution effectively stabilizes acoustic velocity and frequency characteristics, ensuring minimal changes even when the interdigital transducer electrode thickness is altered by one wavelength, thereby reducing variations in acoustic velocity and frequency characteristics.
Implementation Method 1
a piezoelectric thin film including a first principal surface and a second principal surface opposing the first principal surface; an interdigital transducer electrode provided on the first principal surface of the piezoelectric thin film
Implementation Method 2
an elastic wave propagating in the piezoelectric thin film is an S0 mode of a plate wave, and a piezoelectric thin film portion in a region below spaces between the electrode fingers of the interdigital transducer electrode is displaced by a greater amount than each electrode finger and a piezoelectric thin film portion in a region below each electrode finger
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AI summary
An elastic wave device includes an interdigital transducer electrode including electrode fingers provided on a first principal surface of a piezoelectric thin film. A conductive layer is provided on a second principal surface of the piezoelectric thin film. An elastic wave propagates in the piezoelectric thin film in an S0 mode of a plate wave, and a piezoelectric thin film portion in a region below spaces between the electrode fingers of the interdigital transducer electrode is displaced by a greater amount than each electrode finger and a piezoelectric thin film portion in a region below each electrode finger.


