Using the temperature dependence of resonator quality factor as a thermometer

M. A. Hopcroft, B. Kim, S. Chandorkar, R. Melamud, M. Agarwal, C. M. Jha, G. Bahl, J. Salvia, H. Mehta, H. K. Lee, R. N. Candler, T. W. Kenny

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Silicon micromechanical resonators have been designed to have a quality factor (Q) that is a strong function of temperature. This is an ideal sensor for the temperature of the resonator-it is instantaneous, consumes no power, and indicates the temperature of the resonator structure with high sensitivity. The authors present a practical implementation of an oscillator system using these resonators with a temperature resolution of better than 0.002 °C. The Q (T) signal is uniquely suited for implementing feedback control of the resonator temperature, thereby stabilizing the frequency silicon micromechanical resonators and enabling their use in high-stability frequency reference applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number013505
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume91
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Using the temperature dependence of resonator quality factor as a thermometer'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this