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Convention Paper

A New Piezoelectric Driver Enhances Horn Performance

Authors: Bost, Jonathan R.

AES Convention 60 · Paper 1374 · May 1978

Abstract

The use of piezoelectric drivers in loudspeakers, while not an entirely new principle, has always been difficult to control because of the impedance matching problems. A new larger diameter, thinner circular bender, edge mounted to the speaker frame, provides a lower impedance motor for coupling to the horn diaphragm. In addition, a unique electrode pattern eliminates the fragile solder connections and improves the life and high drive capabilities of the speaker.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 60
AES Convention
60
Paper number
1374
Publication date
May 6, 1978
Affiliation
Motorola, Inc., Franklin Park, IL (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper