Patent ID: 6124765
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: H03B,H03H

Abstract:
An integrated oscillator for providing clock signals, the integrated oscillator comprising:micro-mechanical oscillating means for providing an oscillating clock signal, said micro-mechanical oscillating means including:a support layer,a fixed layer positioned on said support layer,remaining portions of a sacrificial layer positioned on portions of said fixed layer, andan oscillating layer positioned on said remaining portions of the sacrificial layer, overlying said fixed layer in spaced relation therefrom, and extending lengthwise generally transverse to a predetermined direction for defining a released beam for oscillating at a predetermined frequency, the spaced relation formed by removal of unwanted portions of the sacrificial layer; andclock signal controlling means connected to said micro-mechanical oscillating means for controlling said micro-mechanical oscillating means and for generating clock signals therefrom.