All items tagged with MEMS speakers (68)

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

April 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

In Voice Coil May 2021, Andrew Taylor explains Klippel’s approach to "Comprehensive Transducer Testing in 24 Minutes," Mike Klasco writes about the use of "PEEK High-Performance Film Diaphragms and Cones," and there are two updated directories on MEMS Speakers and Microspeaker Vendors. James Croft reviews Mikhail Dinaburg’s “Speaker with Dual Diffuser” patent, while Vance Dickason characterizes the NSD1424BTN 1.4” compression driver from Eighteen Sound, and the Twt28_vMS high-end dome tweeter from Kartesian in Test Bench. Now available in print and digital.

MEMS and Other Leading-Edge Devices for Wearables - 2021 Update

March 23, 2021 by Mike Klasco

MEMS and Other Leading-Edge Devices for Wearables - 2021 Update

In this article for Voice Coil, Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) recaps MEMS Drivers and related hot technologies for 2021, providing an update about products and companies that stood out in 2020. The article, which summarizes the more extensive reports published by audioXpress in January 2020 and 2021, looks at the impact of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for audio and discusses the implications for other game-changing technologies that reduce size, increase performance, extend battery life, and enhance features and functionality in headphones, wearables and compact speakers.

SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers

March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers

MEMS microspeakers and earphone drivers could threaten incumbent audio technologies by 2025 as consumers desire smaller and less power-hungry devices. Four billion devices with seven billion speakers were shipped during 2020, it has been estimated, across multiple sectors, including automotive, mobile phones, home AV, and many others. MEMS speakers could revolutionize the audio industry, thanks to their small form factor and low power capabilities, according to market analyst SAR Insight & Consulting.

USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry

March 3, 2021 by Joao Martins

USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry

Austrian MEMS Speakers pioneers USound are tapping into the hearing aid industry. As an European distributor that already offers a wide range of solutions to the hearing aid and pro audio market, Colsan Audio will now expand its portfolio with USound's 2nd generation MEMS drivers, available in a round form factor. These are thinner and lighter than comparable electrodynamic drivers, provider an attractive, high-quality audio option that is also IPx8 rated.

Electrostatic Pure Silicon Microspeakers for Wireless Earbuds

January 14, 2021 by Hermann Schenk

Electrostatic Pure Silicon Microspeakers for Wireless Earbuds

This contributed article by Hermann Schenk, and Lutz Ehrig describes a new transducer technology that promises to be a power efficient solution for wireless earbuds. Arioso Systems is a successful Fraunhofer IPMS spin-off company that is now launching an innovative sound transducer principle for miniaturized headphones, in-ears and hearables. The article describes how this new technology, and specifically the company's new MEMS topology can contribute to the next-generation of true wireless earbuds.

Speakers and Transducers and Lots More in Audio Development and Design with audioXpress January 2021

December 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Speakers and Transducers and Lots More in Audio Development and Design with audioXpress January 2021

Celebrating 50 years of The Audio Amateur - the publishing company that started it all for us - and 20 years of audioXpress, we begin 2021 with a great - and expanded - edition. We discuss market and technology trends in Speakers and Transducers, a new MEMS transducer topology for wireless earbuds, and the latest innovations in haptic drivers and transducers. Perry Marshall details his unique dipoles speaker project, and renowned tube expert Menno van der Veen explains all the secrets of the latest Vanderveen Trans-SE10 amplifier. Now available in print and digital

Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020

November 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020

Voice Coil December 2020 offers a diverse set of articles for loudspeaker professionals and anyone in the audio industry. Mike Klasco writes about MEMS Drivers and related hot technologies for 2021. Next up, James Croft discusses a new patent granted in October 2020 to inventor Eric Jay Alexander, and in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the recent BWX-6501 Midbass driver and the BDT-2901 Silk Dome Tweeter, both from MISCO’s Bold North Audio Line. Now Available in Print and Download!

USound Introduces Next-Generation Waterproof MEMS Speakers Targeting Wearable Category

September 7, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

USound Introduces Next-Generation Waterproof MEMS Speakers Targeting Wearable Category

USound, the Austrian company pioneering MEMS audio technology, has developed its next generation of MEMS speakers, surpassing market demands with its IPX8 water submersion resistance. Directly targeting wearable and hearable devices, these next-generation MEMS speakers withstand permanent submersion in water and are ready to power more efficient, low-power earbuds. USound also reports full bandwidth reproduction from a single MEMS speaker and competitive sound pressure level with no magnetic field or heat generation.

xMEMS Launches Montara Monolithic Piezo-MEMS Speaker

July 7, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

xMEMS Launches Montara Monolithic Piezo-MEMS Speaker

Following a year of private demonstrations of its novel MEMS speaker design, xMEMS Labs is now coming out of stealth mode with is first piezo-MEMS speaker. Montara is the name for what the company claims to be "the world’s first true MEMS speaker," using a monolithic process that eliminates calibration and driver matching, and is SMT-ready. Montara also offers full-bandwidth (20Hz-20kHz), and is fully water, dust and shock resistant.

Micro Loudspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems GmbH Ready To Enter the Market

April 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Micro Loudspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems GmbH Ready To Enter the Market

The Fraunhofer IPMS spin-off company Arioso Systems GmbH has successfully completed its first round of financing. The company is launching an innovative sound transducer principle for miniaturized headphones, in-ears and hearables to the market. The company's new micro loudspeaker technology made from 100% silicon, is based on the patented Nanoscopic Electrostatic Drive (NED) principle developed by Fraunhofer IPMS. The technology can considerably extend the functional scope for true wireless earbuds and revolutionize the industry, Arioso believes.

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