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Survey of quartz bulk resonator sensor technologies
E P Eernisse1, R W Ward, R B Wiggins
1Quartztronics Inc., Salt Lake City, UT.
Summary
This survey explores bulk resonator vibrational modes, including thickness shear, flexural, and torsional types. It highlights their applications in frequency control and sensor technologies, emphasizing cross-disciplinary insights.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Bulk resonators exhibit diverse vibrational modes crucial for various applications.
- Understanding these modes is key to advancing frequency control and sensor technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey and categorize the different vibrational modes of bulk resonators.
- To discuss the frequency-control applications of each resonant mode.
- To highlight the interplay between frequency control and sensor work.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of bulk resonator vibrational modes.
- Discussion of thickness shear, single-ended flexural, double-ended flexural, and torsional modes.
- Analysis of frequency-control applications for each mode.
Main Results:
- Bulk resonators encompass multiple vibrational modes.
- Each mode (thickness shear, flexural, torsional) has distinct frequency-control applications.
- Significant cross-fertilization exists between frequency control and sensor development.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of bulk resonator modes is essential.
- The distinct applications of each mode drive innovation in frequency control and sensors.
- Interdisciplinary research between frequency control and sensor fields is mutually beneficial.
