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Microelectromechanical microphone with reduced overall size

US12215022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2021
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2201/003
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microelectromechanical microphone including a microphone unit made from a first substrate, the microphone unit including a movable element capable of being displaced under the effect of a pressure difference and a device for measuring the displacement of the movable element, a cover made from a second substrate, the cover having a first recess, first device for electrically connecting the measurement device to a control unit, the microphone unit and the cover delimiting between them a vacuum space housing the measurement device and a first cavity, from the first recess, partly closed by the movable element, the vacuum space and the first cavity being insulated in a sealed manner from each other, the microphone including a device for mechanically transmitting the displacement of the movable element to the measurement device and a sealed insulation element through which the transmission device passes.

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