All items tagged with piezoelectric MEMS (37)

Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers

July 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers

Vesper launched its newest, high performance, low power digital piezoelectric MEMS microphone for smart speakers: the VM3000. According to the Boston-based company, this new MEMS microphone is also the most robust and reliable for consumer products. Enabling widespread use of piezo microphones in applications such as smart speakers, headsets, hearables, TV remote controls, smart home appliances and smartphones (just to name a few), the VM3000 extends Vesper’s portfolio in consumer electronics.

Trends in Microspeakers

July 2, 2019 by Mike Klasco

Trends in Microspeakers

Voice Coil April 2019 featured another great Focus article by Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) discussing trends in Microspeakers. With more than 1.6 billion mobile phones built annually, each with a microspeaker for the speakerphone and another for the receiver, this side of the speaker industry attracts the giants. Get the full scoop on one of the hottest market segments.

Vesper Launches Ultra-High Acoustic Overload Point VM2020 Microphone for Smart Speakers

June 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Launches Ultra-High Acoustic Overload Point VM2020 Microphone for Smart Speakers

The world’s first MEMS microphone designed for loud environments is here. Vesper, a developer of advanced piezoelectric sensors, has just introduced the VM2020, an ultra-high acoustic overload point (AOP) differential analog output piezoelectric MEMS microphone. This is the first consumer product-ready in mass production, able to work in extremely noisy environments without distortion. The VM2020 is available in a standard form factor and package, such as smart speakers.

USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours

May 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours

Austrian microspeaker company USound has just received an additional equity tranche increasing the last financing round to $30 million. According to the company, these added funds will accelerate the evolution of the next MEMS microspeaker generation, with the potential to boost the battery life of wireless earbuds and other wearable devices up to 12 hours. USound hopes to enable a market transition from electrodynamic drivers to solid-state technology with the next-generation of its Ganymede piezoelectric MEMS.

Vesper Microphones Powers Innovative Line of Voice-Activated Trash Cans

January 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Microphones Powers Innovative Line of Voice-Activated Trash Cans

Vesper announced that its piezoelectric MEMS microphones will be embedded in the voice-activated sensor trash can from luxury housewares designer simplehuman. The brand will introduce the next-generation of its voice-activated Sensor Can range at CES 2019, providing an excellent example of an implementation that needs to be low-cost, low-power, and robust in any environmental conditions. It needs to support simple voice controls in any circumstance, in exactly the type of product that users appreciate not having to touch.

Vesper Launches VM1001 Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Specific for Array Applications and Outdoor Environments

December 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Launches VM1001 Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Specific for Array Applications and Outdoor Environments

Vesper introduced the VM1001, the latest piezoelectric MEMS microphone in its product line, designed to ensure accurate voice assistant performance with extreme environmental robustness. The VM1001 is the first microphone in Vesper's portfolio specifically built for array applications and is ideal for voice user interface, beamforming arrays, outdoor devices, industrial sensors, smart home devices and other applications where low noise, high stability and durability are desired.

Vesper Expands Engineering Team with Audio Expert Julian Aschieri

July 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Expands Engineering Team with Audio Expert Julian Aschieri

Vesper, the developer of advanced piezoelectric sensors and piezoelectric MEMS pioneer, announced Julian Aschieri as VP, ASIC Engineering. Aschieri brings extensive experience designing audio and power management solutions as well as developing global engineering teams to the startup. Based in Boston, his new role will help expand Vesper's product line, creating new advanced ASIC designs. He is the startup's first hire since its Series B funding round in May 2018.

Vesper and Unisem Announce Assembly Partnership to Deliver Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones at Scale

March 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper and Unisem Announce Assembly Partnership to Deliver Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones at Scale

Vesper announced a partnership with Unisem, a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, to manufacture and produce high volumes of Vesper piezoelectric MEMS microphones at scale. The partnership will allow Vesper to seamlessly produce and deliver millions of units. Unisem currently assembles all products from Vesper’s product line, including the new VM1010 for low power applications.

TDK Acquires Ultrasonic MEMS Sensing Solutions Developer Chirp Microsystems

February 28, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

TDK Acquires Ultrasonic MEMS Sensing Solutions Developer Chirp Microsystems

TDK Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with Chirp Microsystems, a pioneer in high-performance ultrasonic sensing, headquartered in Berkeley, California. With the acquisition, Chirp becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK, enhancing its existing technology in fingerprint sensors, MEMS sensors, and Piezoelectric transducer product lines. “TDK aims to be the leader in the ultrasonic MEMS sensors and solutions market,” says Shigenao Ishiguro, TDK’s President and CEO.

STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production

January 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production

STMicroelectronics and USound, an innovative and fast-growing audio company from Austria, have delivered the first silicon micro-speakers resulting from their technology collaboration, announced early 2017. The two companies confirmed that they are ready to enter volume production, engineering samples are now with lead customers, and trade demonstrations will take place during CES 2018, in Las Vegas.

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