A near Zero TCF Acoustic Resonator with High Electromechanical Coupling of 13.5% at 3.5 GHz

Ahmed E. Hassanien, Ruochen Lu, Songbin Gong

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Abstract

In this paper, the design, implementation, and measurements of a near-zero temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF) acoustic resonator are demonstrated. The acoustic resonator is based on laterally vibrating Lamb-waves in a bimorph composed of Lithium Niobate and Silicon Dioxide. The resonator is optimized for the A3 mode by adjusting the thickness of different materials in the bimorph to maximize the coupling and minimize the TCF simultaneously. The optimization resulted in ultra-low TCF of-1.1 ppm/°C, a high electromechanical coupling of 13.5%, and a good quality factor of 500 at 3.5 GHz. The achieved specifications are adequate for 5G sub-6 GHz frequency bands n77 and n78.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages218-221
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665403078
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 7 2021
Event2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021 - Virtual, Atlanta, United States
Duration: Jun 7 2021Jun 25 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Volume2021-June
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Atlanta
Period6/7/216/25/21

Keywords

  • 5G
  • acoustic resonators
  • electromechanical coupling
  • zero TCF

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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