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Title: Ovenized microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1126693

An ovenized micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) resonator including: a substantially thermally isolated mechanical resonator cavity; a mechanical oscillator coupled to the mechanical resonator cavity; and a heating element formed on the mechanical resonator cavity.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
8,669,823
Application Number:
13/442,689
OSTI ID:
1126693
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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