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To: bob zagorin who wrote (286)11/3/2000 4:32:26 PM
From: kinkblot  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 620
 
A Brief Overview of FBAR Technology

FBAR is a breakthrough resonator technology being developed by Agilent Technologies. This technology can be used to create the essential frequency-shaping elements found in modern Wireless systems, including filters, duplexers, and resonators for oscillators.

FBAR stands for Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator. Examining the components of this name help explain the nature of FBAR technology. ...


ftp.agilent.com

If that link doesn't work, go to:
agilent.com > Design Folders > CDMA RF Chipset > White Papers

Agilent's design is a metal-AlN-metal sandwich. Performance of FBAR is compared to that of other resonator technologies (ceramic, SAW).

It's helpful to remember the acronym's expansion, and that there's no U in it!

WT