18370017. PIEZOELECTRIC MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM MICROPHONE simplified abstract (Skyworks Solutions, Inc.)

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PIEZOELECTRIC MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM MICROPHONE

Organization Name

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Siarhei Dmitrievich Barsukou of Takarazuka-Shi (JP)

PIEZOELECTRIC MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM MICROPHONE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18370017 titled 'PIEZOELECTRIC MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM MICROPHONE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a piezoelectric microelectromechanical system microphone with a piezoelectric sensor layer, sensing electrodes, and piezoelectric layers that deform and generate electrical potential in response to sound waves.

  • The microphone includes a piezoelectric sensor layer with at least two sensing electrodes and at least one piezoelectric layer.
  • Each piezoelectric layer can deform and produce electrical potential when sound waves hit the layer.
  • The sensing electrodes and piezoelectric layers form a stacked electrode structure, with each sensing electrode sensing the generated electrical potential.
  • Some sensing electrodes may have first corrugations to release residual stress and enhance sensitivity of the microphone.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in various applications such as:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Hearing aids
  • Noise-canceling headphones

Problems Solved

This technology addresses issues such as:

  • Improving microphone sensitivity
  • Reducing residual stress in sensing electrodes

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced microphone performance
  • Improved sound quality
  • Increased durability

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be applied in industries like:

  • Audio equipment manufacturing
  • Telecommunications
  • Automotive technology

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the development of piezoelectric microphones with multiple sensing electrodes for improved sensitivity and performance.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional microphone designs?

This article does not directly compare the new technology to traditional microphone designs.

What materials are used in the construction of this microphone?

The article does not specify the exact materials used in the construction of the microphone.


Original Abstract Submitted

A piezoelectric microelectromechanical system microphone has a piezoelectric sensor layer with at least two sensing electrodes and at least one piezoelectric layer. Each piezoelectric layer can deform and generate an electrical potential responsive to impingement of sound waves on the piezoelectric layer. The sensing electrodes and the at least one piezoelectric layer form a stacked electrode structure. Each sensing electrode is disposed on or below a corresponding piezoelectric layer and senses the generated electrical potential. At least one of the sensing electrodes can include first corrugations which are configured such to release residual stress and to improve sensitivity of the microelectromechanical system microphone.