Abstract
Frequency conversion is an essential tool in modern communication devices. Traditionally, frequency conversion is achieved through parametric coupling via nonlinear inductors or capacitors whose reactance is modulated by a carrier wave. In this study, nonlinear acoustic Lamb wave devices are explored for simultaneous signal filtering and frequency conversion. Three sets of interdigitated transducers are fabricated on a piezoelectric aluminum nitride (AlN) thin film to provide a carrier wave, a low-power signal wave, and to receive a frequency converted mixed wave. Two devices are fabricated and tested to demonstrate frequency upconversion and downconversion by utilizing mechanical nonlinearity of AlN, and the results are compared to a nonlinear circuit model. The nonlinear circuit model is used to link experimentally observed phenomenon to the acoustic material's intrinsic nonlinearity. The nonlinearity of AlN reaches a maximum of 2.8% with a carrier wave power at 28 dBm. An analytical model is used to predict device performance along with physical dimensions. These analytical results show that nonlinear acoustic mixers and filters can approach sub-millimeter sizes, which is orders-of-magnitude smaller than conventional structures using nonlinear inductors and capacitors.
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