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Abstract
Tuning of a superconducting microwave resonator, operating at 77 K, is demonstrated using a silicon micro-machined comb-drive actuator. Thermal expansion coefficient differences between the silicon actuator and the MgO substrate are accommodated by the use of stress absorbing springs. A tuning range of 4.6% is demonstrated for a superconducting microwave resonator with a frequency just below 6 GHz.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 125003- |
| Journal | Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Early online date | 23 Oct 2008 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2008 |
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- 2 Finished
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Millimetre Wave Micromachined Devices for Communications and Radar
Lancaster, M. (Principal Investigator), Jiang, K. (Co-Investigator), Gardner, P. (Co-Investigator), Hall, P. (Co-Investigator), Huang, F. (Co-Investigator) & Prewett, P. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/12/06 → 31/05/10
Project: Research Councils
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Advanced Microwave Devices for Frequency-Agile Applications
Lancaster, M. (Principal Investigator) & Jackson, T. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
28/11/05 → 27/05/09
Project: Research Councils