Abstract:
In an embodiment, an electroacoustic converter (earphone 100) has an enclosure 41, piezoelectric sounding body 32, electromagnetic sounding body 31, and passage 35. The piezoelectric sounding body 32 includes a first vibration plate 321 having a periphery supported directly or indirectly on the enclosure 41, and a piezoelectric element 322 placed at least on one side of the vibration plate 321. The piezoelectric sounding body 32 has a second vibration plate and divides the interior of the enclosure 41 into a first space S1 and a second space S2. The electromagnetic sounding body 31 is placed in the first space S1. The passage 35 is provided in or around the piezoelectric sounding body 32 to connect the first space S1 and second space S2. The electroacoustic converter is capable of obtaining desired frequency characteristics easily.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric ceramic has a primary phase constituted by ceramic grains of perovskite crystal structure containing Pb, Nb, Zn, Ti, and Zr, and a secondary phase constituted by ZnO grains present sporadically in the primary phase. The piezoelectric ceramic of high kr and high specific dielectric constant can be sintered at low temperature and exhibit minimal characteristics variations.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric element includes first internal electrodes and second electrodes, as well as piezoelectric ceramic layers that are made of ceramics and arranged between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. Manganese is present relatively more abundantly in the areas of the piezoelectric ceramic layers adjacent to the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes, compared to at the centers of the piezoelectric ceramic layers. Insulation performance of the piezoelectric element is kept from dropping over the course of use.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric element which is a single-layer or laminated piezoelectric element has a first electrode, a second electrode, and a piezoelectric ceramic layer. The first electrode and second electrode contain silver by 50 percent by weight or more. The piezoelectric ceramic layer is placed between the first electrode and second electrode, and constituted by a polycrystalline substance of alkali niobate piezoelectric ceramic containing at least one alkali earth metal being calcium, strontium, or barium, and silver. According to this constitution, the electrical resistance and piezoelectric property can be improved, and consequently high reliability and good piezoelectric characteristics can be achieved.
Abstract:
A dielectric porcelain composition with a sintering density of 93% or above, is expressed by the composition formula below: 100[1−x(0.94Bi1/2Na1/2TiO3−0.06BaTiO3)−xK0.5Na0.5NbO3]+αCuO+βLiF (wherein x is between 0.14 and 0.28, and α and β meet either (I) α is between 0.4 and 1.5, and β is between 0 and 2.4, or (II) α is between 0 and 1.5, and β is between 0.2 and 2.4). The dielectric porcelain composition is Pb-free and can be sintered at low temperature, as well as a dielectric element having such composition.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric device has a piezoelectric ceramic layer obtained by sintering a piezoelectric ceramic composition that contains an alkali-containing niobate type perovskite composition which is represented by (Li1NamK1-1-m)n(Nb1-oTao)O3 (wherein 0.04≦1≦0.1, 0≦m
Abstract:
A piezoelectric speaker has a piezoelectric element and vibration plate. The piezoelectric element has a base body with a mounting surface, as well as first and second terminals that are formed on the mounting surface with a distance between them. The vibration plate has a conductive body joined to the piezoelectric element and having a principle surface facing the mounting surface, as well as a first hole with or without a bottom which is formed on the principle surface in a region facing the first terminal to form a space between the body and first terminal. The piezoelectric speaker is capable of preventing the external electrodes of the piezoelectric element from shorting to each other.
Abstract:
An electroacoustic transducer has a housing, piezoelectric speaker, dynamic speaker, and support member. The piezoelectric speaker includes a vibration plate having a first surface and a second surface on the opposite side of the first surface, as well as a piezoelectric element joined to at least one of the first surface and second surface, and divides the interior of the housing into a first space facing the first surface and a second space facing the second surface. The dynamic speaker is placed in the first space. The support member is constituted by a part of the housing or by a member different from the housing, has a supporting part facing the first surface or second surface, and supports the periphery of the first surface or second surface with the supporting part.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, an electroacoustic converter has an enclosure, piezoelectric sounding body, electromagnetic sounding body, passage, and wiring members. The piezoelectric sounding body includes a first vibration plate supported directly or indirectly on the enclosure, and a piezoelectric element placed at least on one side of the first vibration plate. The piezoelectric sounding body divides the interior of the enclosure into a first space and a second space. The electromagnetic sounding body has a second vibration plate and is placed in the first space. The passage is provided at the piezoelectric sounding body or around the piezoelectric sounding body, to connect the first space and second space. The wiring members are electrically connected to the piezoelectric element and led out toward the electromagnetic sounding body, from the piezoelectric element, through the first space or second space.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, an electroacoustic converter (earphone 100) has an enclosure 41, piezoelectric sounding body 32, electromagnetic sounding body 31, and passage 35. The piezoelectric sounding body 32 includes a vibration plate 321 having a periphery supported directly or indirectly on the enclosure 41, and a piezoelectric element 322 placed at least on one side of the vibration plate 321. The piezoelectric sounding body 32 divides the interior of the enclosure 41 into a first space S1 and a second space S2. The electromagnetic sounding body 31 is placed in the first space S1. A passage 35 is provided in or around the piezoelectric sounding body 32, to connect the first space S1 and second space S2. The electroacoustic converter is capable of obtaining desired frequency characteristics easily.