公开(公告)号：WO2008054785A8

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：PCT/US2007022999

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  REESER GLEN

IPC: H01P7/08 ,  H01L23/498

CPC classification number: H01P7/082 ,  H01L2224/05001 ,  H01L2224/05009 ,  H01L2224/05568 ,  H01L2224/10 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/3436 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/05099

Abstract: A ball grid array ceramic resonator (320) including a substrate (322) having one or more strips of conductive material (342) on opposed first and second surfaces of the substrate. One or more conductive vias (336) extend through the substrate and define termination ends in the respective substrate surfaces. In one embodiment, a plurality of conductive spheres/balls (396) defining respective ground pads are disposed over the ends of said vias terminating in said one or more strips of conductive material on said first or second surface and another conductive sphere is disposed over one of the strips of conductive material to define an RF signal input pad (398).

Abstract translation: 一种球栅阵列陶瓷谐振器（320），包括在衬底的相对的第一和第二表面上具有一个或多个导电材料条带（342）的衬底（322）。 一个或多个导电通孔（336）延伸穿过基底并限定各个基底表面中的终止端。 在一个实施例中，限定相应接地焊盘的多个导电球/球（396）设置在终止于所述第一或第二表面上的一个或多个导电材料条中的所述通孔的端部上，而另一个导电球设置在一个 的导电材料条以限定RF信号输入焊盘（398）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007061691A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2006044180

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  VANGALA REDDY ,  REESER GLEN ,  NISWONGER DAMON

CPC classification number: H01P1/20345 ,  H01P1/20336 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/3436

Abstract: A confectionary composition and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as confectionary, a lozenge, a candy, and a tablet.

Abstract translation: 糖果组合物和口腔护理方法，其包括与表面活性剂组合的木兰树皮提取物。 木兰树皮提取物在口腔中抑制生物膜形成的有效性通过木兰树皮提取物与口腔递送剂如糖果，锭剂，糖果和片剂中的表面活性剂的协同组合而增加 。

公开(公告)号：WO2004001954A3

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：PCT/US0319845

申请日：2003-06-24

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS

IPC: H03B1/00 ,  H03B5/32

CPC classification number: H03B5/326 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/0102 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01087 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/1627 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H03B2201/0208 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A frequency-adjustable oscillator (10) suitable for digital signal clock synchronization comprises a SAW oscillator circuit (12) for generating an analog controlled-frequency signal and a sinewave-to-logic level translator circuit (14, 114) in a double-sided package. (110) The SAW oscillator circuit (10) includes a tunable SAW resonator (16; 116), a gain stage (18) for energizing the SAW resonator (16; 116), a voltage-variable control input (122) for adjusting a frequency of the controlled-frequency signal, and a voltage-variable capacitive element (120) operably linked to the SAW resonator (16; 316) and responsive to the control input. The sinewave-to-logic level translator circuit (14; 114) is operably linked to the SAW oscillator circuit (10) and configured to generate a digital logic output signal (26) having substantially the same frequency as the controlled-frequency output signal. The double-sided package (110) includes a platform (211) with sidewalls extending substantially upwardly (235) to form a first cavity (215) adapted to receive and electrically connect the SAW resonator (16; 116) and sidewalls extending substantially downwardly (237) to form a second cavity (217) adapted to receive and electrically connect at least one electronic component. A cover (219) is coupled with the first cavity (215) to create an isolated environment for containing the SAW resonator (16; 116).

Abstract translation: 适用于数字信号时钟同步的频率可调振荡器（10）包括用于产生模拟受控频率信号的SAW振荡器电路（12）和双面的正弦波到逻辑电平转换器电路（14,114） 包。 （110）SAW振荡器电路（10）包括可调谐SAW谐振器（16; 116），用于激励SAW谐振器（16; 116）的增益级（18），用于调整SAW谐振器的电压可变控制输入端 受控频率信号的频率以及可操作地连接到SAW谐振器（16; 316）并且响应于控制输入的电压可变电容元件（120）。 正弦波至逻辑电平转换器电路（14; 114）可操作地连接到SAW振荡器电路（10），并被配置为产生具有与受控频率输出信号基本相同的频率的数字逻辑输出信号（26）。 双面封装（110）包括具有基本向上延伸（235）延伸的侧壁的平台（211），以形成第一空腔（215），其适于容纳和电连接SAW谐振器（16; 116）和基本上向下延伸的侧壁 以形成适于接收和电连接至少一个电子部件的第二腔体（217）。 盖（219）与第一腔（215）联接以产生用于容纳SAW谐振器（16; 116）的隔离环境。

公开(公告)号：WO2008016599A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2007017102

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： STRANFORD GERALD ,  KNECHT THOMAS

IPC: B06B1/06

CPC classification number: B06B1/0662 ,  G01V1/186 ,  H01L41/253

Abstract: A piezoelectric element (20) suitable for use as a sensor element in a hydrophone. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor element comprises a ceramic lead zirconate titanate substrate (22) defining opposed ends and including at least first and second conductive strip electrodes (24, 25) on opposed top and bottom faces thereof. In accordance with the invention, at least one of the strip electrodes, and preferably at least the end of one of the strip electrodes disposed adjacent one of the opposed ends of the substrate, includes one or more spaced-apart laser cuts (55, 60) created during the manufacture of the sensor element for presetting the capacitance of the sensor element.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于水听器中的传感器元件的压电元件（20）。 在优选实施例中，传感器元件包括限定相对端并且在其相对的顶表面和底面上至少包括第一和第二导电带状电极（24,25）的陶瓷锆钛酸铅基板（22）。 根据本发明，至少一个带状电极，并且优选地，至少一个条形电极的一个设置在基板相对的一个相对端中的一端，包括一个或多个间隔开的激光切口（55,60 ）在传感器元件的制造期间创建，用于预设传感器元件的电容。

公开(公告)号：WO2007061691A9

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：PCT/US2006044180

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  VANGALA REDDY ,  REESER GLEN ,  NISWONGER DAMON

IPC: H01P1/203

CPC classification number: H01P1/20345 ,  H01P1/20336 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/3436

Abstract: A ball grid array ceramic filter including a substrate having a ground layer of conductive material disposed over one of the surfaces thereof and a plurality of strips of conductive material on the other of the substrate surfaces defining resonators adapted to receive and pass RF signals. A plurality of vias extend through the substrate and define opposed ends terminating in the respective substrate surfaces. In one embodiment, a plurality of conductive spheres defining respective ground and RF signal input/output pads are disposed on the substrate surface with the ground layer thereon. Certain of the vias couple the resonators to the ground layer while others of the vias couple the resonators to respective spheres adapted for coupling to the respective RF signal input/output contacts on the top surface of a printed circuit board to which the filter is adapted to be direct surface mounted.

Abstract translation: 一种球栅阵列陶瓷滤波器，包括具有布置在其一个表面上的导电材料的接地层的衬底和在另一个衬底表面上的多个导电材料条，其限定适于接收和传递RF信号的谐振器。 多个通孔延伸穿过基板并且限定相对的端部终止于相应的基板表面。 在一个实施例中，限定相应接地和RF信号输入/输出焊盘的多个导电球设置在其上的接地层的衬底表面上。 通孔中的某些通孔将谐振器耦合到接地层，而其他通孔将谐振器耦合到适于耦合到印刷电路板的顶部表面上的相应RF信号输入/输出触点的相应球体，滤波器适用于 直接表面安装。

公开(公告)号：WO02082656A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：PCT/US0211121

申请日：2002-04-09

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  LUFF MARLIN ,  FRY STEVEN ,  SUTLIFF RICHARD

IPC: H03B5/32 ,  H03L1/02 ,  H03L7/08 ,  H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/18 ,  H03L7/00

CPC classification number: H03L1/025 ,  H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/18

Abstract: A frequency-adjustable oscillator suitable for digital signal clock synchronization comprises a crystal oscillator circuit for generating a driving signal and having a voltage-variable control input for adjusting a frequency of the driving signal, a phase detector circuit for generating a phase offset signal, a filter which operates on the phase offset signal to produce a VCO control signal, a voltage controlled oscillator circuit operably linked to the filter and responsive to the VCO control signal for generating an analog controlled-frequency signal, a frequency divider circuit for generating a reduced frequency feedback signal in response to the controlled-frequency signal. The frequency-adjustable oscillator also includes a double-sided package including a platform having a central portion and an outer portion with sidewalls extending substantially upwardly and substantially downwardly from the outer portion of the platform. The upwardly extending sidewalls and the platform form a first cavity adapted to receive and electrically connect the quartz resonator. The downwardly extending sidewalls and the platform forming a second cavity adapted to receive and electrically connect at least one electronic component. A cover is coupled with the first cavity to create an isolated environment for containing the quartz resonator.

Abstract translation: 适用于数字信号时钟同步的频率可调振荡器包括用于产生驱动信号并具有用于调节驱动信号的频率的电压可变控制输入的晶体振荡器电路，用于产生相位偏移信号的相位检测器电路， 滤波器，其对相位偏移信号进行操作以产生VCO控制信号;压控振荡器电路，其可操作地连接到所述滤波器并响应于所述VCO控制信号以产生模拟受控频率信号;分频器电路，用于产生降频 响应于受控频率信号的反馈信号。 频率可调节振荡器还包括双面封装，其包括具有中心部分的平台和具有从平台的外部部分基本向上且基本向下延伸的侧壁的外部部分。 向上延伸的侧壁和平台形成适于接收和电连接石英谐振器的第一腔。 向下延伸的侧壁和平台形成适于接收和电连接至少一个电子部件的第二腔。 盖与第一腔结合以产生用于容纳石英谐振器的隔离环境。

公开(公告)号：WO2008063507A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：PCT/US2007023861

申请日：2007-11-14

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： JACOBSON ROBERT ,  DAS NEVES ELISIO ,  REESER GLEN ,  KNECHT THOMAS

IPC: H03B5/12

CPC classification number: H03B5/1847 ,  H03B2200/0008 ,  H03B2200/0034 ,  H03B2200/004 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/09181 ,  H05K2201/10068 ,  H05K2201/10734

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) assembly and module incorporating a ball grid array resonator as part of the tank circuit of the voltage controlled oscillator. The VCO module preferably incorporates at least an oscillator circuit, the tank circuit, and an output buffer stage circuit all defined by a plurality of interconnected electrical/electronic components including the ball grid array resonator which are mounted to a printed circuit board. In another embodiment, the oscillator assembly also includes a phase-locked loop circuit defined at least in part by an integrated circuit mounted to the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 压控振荡器（VCO）组件和包含球栅阵列谐振器的模块，作为压控振荡器振荡回路的一部分。 VCO模块优选地包括至少一个振荡器电路，储能电路和输出缓冲级电路，其全部由包括安装到印刷电路板的球栅阵列谐振器的多个互连的电气/电子部件限定。 在另一个实施例中，振荡器组件还包括至少部分由安装到印刷电路板的集成电路限定的锁相环电路。

公开(公告)号：WO2008054785A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2007022999

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS

CPC classification number: H01P7/082 ,  H01L2224/05001 ,  H01L2224/05009 ,  H01L2224/05568 ,  H01L2224/10 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K3/3436 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/05099

Abstract: A ball grid array ceramic resonator including a substrate having one or more strips of conductive material on opposed first and second surfaces of the substrate. One or more conductive vias extend through the substrate and define termination ends in the respective substrate surfaces. In one embodiment, a plurality of conductive spheres/balls defining respective ground pads are disposed over the ends of said vias terminating in said one or more strips of conductive material on said first or second surface and another conductive sphere is disposed over one of the strips of conductive material to define an RF signal input pad.

Abstract translation: 一种球栅阵列陶瓷谐振器，包括在衬底的相对的第一和第二表面上具有一个或多个导电材料条的衬底。 一个或多个导电通孔延伸穿过衬底并限定各个衬底表面中的终端。 在一个实施例中，限定相应接地焊盘的多个导电球/球布置在终止于所述第一或第二表面上的所述一个或多个导电材料条中的所述通孔的端部上，并且另一个导电球设置在一个条 的导电材料以限定RF信号输入焊盘。

公开(公告)号：WO2006138667A3

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2006023655

申请日：2006-06-16

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  FOX ANDREW

IPC: H05K1/14 ,  H04B1/08 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K9/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/141 ,  H04B1/03 ,  H04B1/08 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H05K1/0237 ,  H05K3/3442 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K9/0026 ,  H05K2201/09181 ,  H05K2201/10371

Abstract: An RF module (20) adapted for direct surface mounting to the front end of a picocell or microcell . The module includes a circuit board (22) with a plurality of electrical components mounted thereon and defining respective RF signal transmit and receive sections. The signal transmit section is defined by at least a transmit bandpass filter (25) , a power amplifier (26) , an isolator (28) , a coupler (30) , and a duplexer (34) . The signal receive section is defined by at least the duplexer (34) , a receive low pass filter (36) , a low-noise amplifier (39) , and a receive bandpass filter (40) . A lid (45) covers selected ones of the electrical components except for at least the power amplifier. Through-holes (136) in the circuit board below the power amplifier allow for the transfer of heat from the power amplifier.

Abstract translation: 适于直接表面安装到微微小区或微小区的前端的RF模块（20）。 该模块包括其上安装有多个电气部件并且限定相应的RF信号发射和接收部分的电路板（22）。 信号发射部分至少由发射带通滤波器（25），功率放大器（26），隔离器（28），耦合器（30）和双工器（34）定义。 信号接收部分由至少双工器（34），接收低通滤波器（36），低噪声放大器（39）和接收带通滤波器（40）来定义。 除了至少功率放大器之外，盖（45）覆盖选择的电气部件。 功率放大器下面的电路板中的通孔（136）允许从功率放大器传递热量。

公开(公告)号：WO2006135537A2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2006019616

申请日：2006-05-18

Applicant: CTS CORP

Inventor： KNECHT THOMAS ,  JACOBSON ROBERT

CPC classification number: H05K1/165 ,  H03B5/32 ,  H03B5/326 ,  H05K1/0237 ,  H05K3/3405 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/0162 ,  H05K2201/0209 ,  H05K2201/09181 ,  H05K2201/09263 ,  H05K2201/10371

Abstract: A module for a surface acoustic wave oscillator includes a substrate having a top surface, a bottom surface and peripheral side faces. Several castellations are located about the outer peripheral side faces thereof. The castellations form an electrical connection between the top and bottom surfaces of the substrate. Connection pads are mounted on the top surface and are adapted for connection to the castellations. An oscillator circuit and a surface acoustic wave device are mounted on the top surface and connected to the connection pads. A cover is mounted over the substrate and has at least one tab adapted to be fitted within a respective one of the castellations. The overall module with the cover has a dimension of approximately 5mm in width, 7mm in length, and 2.7mm in height.

Abstract translation: 用于表面声波振荡器的模块包括具有顶表面，底表面和周边侧面的基板。 几个城堡围绕其外周侧面设置。 蓖麻形成在基底的顶表面和底表面之间的电连接。 连接垫安装在顶部表面上，适用于连接到城堡。 振荡器电路和表面声波装置安装在顶表面上并连接到连接焊盘。 盖子安装在衬底上并且具有至少一个适于安装在相应的一个蓖体内的突片。 具有盖的整体模块的尺寸约为5mm，长7mm，高2.7mm。