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A Nonlinear FEM Model to Calculate Third-Order Harmonic and Intermodulation in TC-SAW Devices

  • V. Chauhan
  • , R. Weigel
  • , A. Hagelauer
  • , M. Mayer
  • , W. Ruile
  • , D. Moellenbeck
  • , T. Ebner
  • , K. C. Wagner
  • , I. Bleyl
  • , E. Mayer
  • , A. Mayer
  • Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • RF360 Europe GmbH
  • University of Applied Sciences Offenburg

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Abstract

Nonlinearities in Temperature Compensated SAW (TC-SAW)devices in the 2 GHz range are investigated using a nonlinear finite element model by simultaneously considering both third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3)and third harmonic (H3). In the employed perturbation approach, different contributions to the total H3, the direct and indirect contribution, are discussed. H3 and IMD3 measurements were fitted simultaneously using scaling factors for SiO 2 film and Cu electrode nonlinear material tensors in TC-SAW devices. We employ a P-Matrix simulation as intermediate step: Firstly, measurement and nonlinear P-Matrix calculations for finite devices are compared and coefficients of the P-Matrix simulation are determined. The nonlinear tensor data of the different materials involved in periodic nonlinear finite element method (FEM)computations are optimized to fit periodic P-Matrix calculations by introducing scaling factors. Thus, the contribution of different materials to the nonlinear behavior of TC-SAW devices is obtained and the role of materials is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2018
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781538634257
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Dec 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2018 - Kobe, Japan
Duration: 22 Oct 201825 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
Volume2018-October
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKobe
Period22/10/1825/10/18

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