A Surface Micromachined Capacitive Microphone for Aeroacoustic Applications

TitleA Surface Micromachined Capacitive Microphone for Aeroacoustic Applications
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsMartin, D., K. Kadirvel, T. Nishida, and M. Sheplak
Conference NameSolid-State Sensor, Actuator and Microsystems Workshop
Date PublishedJune
Conference LocationHilton Head, SC
Abstract

This paper presents improved results for a micromachined dual-backplate condenser microphone designed for aeroacoustic applications. Previous microphone characterization yielded an unacceptably high noise floor. This paper presents improvements to the noise floor through the use of a low-noise voltage amplifier and improved packaging. With bias voltages of