Abstract: A tunable resonator is provided that has a high Q for each resonate frequency. The tunable resonator is a MEMs tunable resonator wherein the tuner is affected by moving a moveable mass, associated with the resonating portion of the resonator, form a first position to a second position such that the moveable mass is held in the first position or second position by a detent rather than a constant electromagnet magnetic or electrostatic force applied thereon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 2, 2013
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2014
Assignee:
Motorola Mobility LLC
Inventors:
William P. Alberth, Jr., Gregory R. Black, Richard E. Mach