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FBAR Filters and Resonators: The Next Generation
Tue, Jun 01, 2010 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Dr. Richard RubyAbstract:
Introduced in 2001, Avago (then Agilent) sold over one million filters by 2002. However, this accomplishment is over-shadowed by the more recent observation that Avago stands to sell 3 Billion filters by the end of 2010. To understand this phenomenon and by extension what else can one do with these small AlN piezoelectric resonators, I will cover the mBVD model for mechanical resonators, method of extracting Q and coupling coefficient from mechanical resonators. This leads to an 'apple to apple' Figure of Merit (FOM) comparison between various kinds of mechanical resonators either in commercial production or studied in Academic research programs. This leads to a short discourse on filter design and the FOMs needed to meet customer requirements of steep skirts, low insertion loss and excellent rejection and isolation. Next, I will cover two recent research topics within Avago: Zero Drift Resonators (ZDR) and Coupled Resonator Filters (CRF). The former device is useful for both temperature stable filters and oscillators (I will also cover scaling laws for ZDR --as well as for any mechanical resonator). CRF devices are of interest because a CRF device is intrinsically both a filter and a balun (allowing one to match single-ended to differential). Also, CRF is notable in that it is a serious reduction in die size compared to traditional FBAR filters (which are smaller than their SAW filter counter parts). This talk will start with an overview of FBAR technology.Biography: Rich Ruby started FBAR research at HP Labs in 1993 and has seen it go from Academic curiosity to high volume commercial applications. Rich was made Fellow of IEEE this year and will be awarded the C.B. Sawyer Award at the International Frequency Control Symposium this year as well for his work on FBAR. Rich worked on all aspects of FBAR and the original design and platform has remained the same since 1997. Rich has over 70 patents in the area of FBAR and has been awarded the Hewlett Prize the Barney Oliver Prize and the Samuel Silver Award during his career.
Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Marilyn Poplawski
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Meet USC: Admission Presentation, Campus Tour, & Engineering Talk
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This half day program is designed for prospective freshmen and family members. Meet USC includes an information session on the University and the Admission process; a student led walking tour of campus and a meeting with us in the Viterbi School. Meet USC is designed to answer all of your questions about USC, the application process and financial aid.Reservations are required for Meet USC. This program occurs twice, once at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Please visit http://esdweb.esd.usc.edu/unresrsvp/MeetUSC.aspx to check availability and make an appointment. Be sure to list an Engineering majlor as your "intended major" on the webform!
Location: USC Admission Center
Audiences: Prospective Freshmen and Family Members - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact: Viterbi Admission
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Meet USC: Admission Presentation, Campus Tour, & Engineering Talk
Fri, Jun 04, 2010
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This half day program is designed for prospective freshmen and family members. Meet USC includes an information session on the University and the Admission process; a student led walking tour of campus and a meeting with us in the Viterbi School. Meet USC is designed to answer all of your questions about USC, the application process and financial aid.Reservations are required for Meet USC. This program occurs twice, once at 9:00 a.m. and again at 12:00 p.m. Please visit http://esdweb.esd.usc.edu/unresrsvp/MeetUSC.aspx to check availability and make an appointment. Be sure to list an Engineering majlor as your "intended major" on the webform!
Location: USC Admission Center
Audiences: Prospective Freshmen and Family Members - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact: Viterbi Admission
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Catalina Island Field Trip for MESA Students
Fri, Jun 04, 2010 @ 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering K-12 STEM Center
Student Activity
Field trip to USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island for MESA students to study marine biology, geology, and ecology.
Location: USC Wrigley Marine Science Center
Audiences: MESA High School Students
Contact: Larry Lim
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Catalina Island Field Trip for MESA Students
Sat, Jun 05, 2010 @ 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering K-12 STEM Center
Student Activity
Field trip to USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island for MESA students to study marine biology, geology, and ecology.
Location: USC Wrigley Marine Science Center
Audiences: MESA High School Students
Contact: Larry Lim
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
