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Design of frequency dividers using nonlinear resonances

Author:
Ma, Yuhui
Degree Grantor:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Mechanical Engineering
Degree Supervisor:
Kimberly Turner
Place of Publication:
[Santa Barbara, Calif.]
Publisher:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Creation Date:
2014
Issued Date:
2014
Topics:
Engineering, Mechanical and Engineering, Electronics and Electrical
Keywords:
COMSOL
Parametric resonance
MEMS
Frequency dividers
Microsystem design
Nonlinear dynamics
Genres:
Online resources and Dissertations, Academic
Dissertation:
M.S.--University of California, Santa Barbara, 2014
Description:

dividers are essential devices widely used to transfer energy from a higher frequency input to a lower frequency output in many RF applications. This thesis is focused on design of passive MEMS-based low-power frequency dividers based on the nonlinear response of coupled resonators. Our resonance devices make use of subharmonic resonance cascade, developing a chain of MEMS resonators to achieve a frequency division of 2N. Three types of device structures with different coupling methods have been designed, and the dynamics has been simulated using COMSOL Multiphysics. For the experimental realization and testing purpose, both electrostatic forces and motion via piezoelectric base have been considered for device actuation. Sensing techniques, tuning on the stiffness and fabrication process have been discussed briefly for the purpose of future study.

Physical Description:
1 online resource (82 pages)
Format:
Text
Collection(s):
UCSB electronic theses and dissertations
ARK:
ark:/48907/f3wq01xm
ISBN:
9781303872846
Catalog System Number:
990044635670203776
Rights:
Inc.icon only.dark In Copyright
Copyright Holder:
Yuhui Ma
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