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Mechanically Coupled SOI Lamé-mode Resonator-Arrays: Synchronized Oscillations with High Quality Factors of 1 Million

Yuanjie Xu*, Joshua E.-Y. Lee

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

In this work, we present the first demonstration of synchronized oscillations in an SOI resonator array with quality factors (Qs) in the order of 106 through mechanical coupling. We have fabricated arrays of up to six resonators. Our experimental results indicate that even as the length of the array is expanded, Q is maintained in the order of 106 at a resonant frequency of 13MHz. This yields an f•Q product of 1.3×1013, which is close to that of a single Lamé mode resonator. With Q maintained at 106, our results show that the motional resistance reduces according to the number of resonators incorporated into the array. These results in turn suggest that mechanical coupling can be extended to even yet longer arrays for reducing motional resistance as well as improve power handling without notably diminishing Q.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Joint European Frequency and Time Forum & International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFC)
PublisherIEEE
Pages133-136
ISBN (Print)9781479903429, 9781479903412
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2013
Event2013 Joint European Frequency and Time Forum and International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFC 2013) - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 21 Jul 201325 Jul 2013

Publication series

Name
ISSN (Print)2327-1914

Conference

Conference2013 Joint European Frequency and Time Forum and International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFC 2013)
PlaceCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period21/07/1325/07/13

Research Keywords

  • array
  • Lamé mode
  • mechanical coupling
  • motional resistance
  • quality factor

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