MEMS device mechanical amplitude control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9903718
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14723676

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A system and/or method for utilizing mechanical motion limiters to control proof mass amplitude in MEMS devices (e.g., MEMS devices having resonant MEMS structures, for example various implementations of gyroscopes, magnetometers, accelerometers, etc.). As a non-limiting example, amplitude control for a MEMS gyroscope proof mass may be accomplished during normal (e.g., steady state) gyroscope operation utilizing impact stops (e.g., bump stops) of various designs. As another non-limiting example, amplitude control for a MEMS gyroscope proof mass may be accomplished utilizing non-impact limiters (e.g., springs) of various designs, for example springs exhibiting non-linear stiffness characteristics through at least a portion of their normal range of operation.

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INVENSENSE INC1745 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 200 SAN JOSE CA 95110

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Gurin, Ilya Mountain View, US 18 132
Thompson, Matthew J Beaverton, US 33 483

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