An Ultra-Low Total Harmonic Distortion Piezoelectric MEMS Loudspeaker with Double-S Unimorph Actuators

Qincheng Zheng, Ke Cao, Ning Deng, Chenyu Bai, Yao Lu, Huikai Xie*

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Abstract

This paper presents an ultra-low total harmonic distortion (THD) piezoelectric MEMS loudspeaker designed for in-ear applications, featuring double-S unimorph piezoelectric actuators. With a square diaphragm of 3 mm in length and a 2.7 μm-thick sputtered PZT, the double-S actuators exhibit piston vibration with THD <0.75% for the sound pressure level (SPL) over 88 dB with 3 Vpp excitation across 1-20 kHz. This design validates the feasibility of achieving ultra-low THD performance in MEMS piezoelectric loudspeakers through a piston-vibration-based structural design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE 38th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages799-801
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798331508890
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event38th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2025 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 19 Jan 202523 Jan 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference38th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2025
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityKaohsiung
Period19/01/2523/01/25

Keywords

  • MEMS loudspeaker
  • Piezoelectric
  • sound pressure level
  • SPL
  • THD
  • total harmonic distortion

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