Multilayer graphene condenser microphone
arXiv:1506.01523 · doi:10.1088/2053-1583/2/4/045013
Abstract
Vibrating membranes are the cornerstone of acoustic technology, forming the backbone of modern loudspeakers and microphones. Acoustic performance of condenser microphone is derived mainly from the membrane's size and achievable static tension. The widely studied and available nickel has been the one of dominant membrane material for several decades. In this paper we introduce multilayer graphene as membrane material for a condenser microphone. The graphene device outperforms a high end commercial nickel-based microphone over a significant part of the acoustic spectrum, with a larger than 10 dB enhancement of sensitivity. Our experimental results are supported with numerical simulations, which show that a 300 layer thick graphene membrane under maximum tension would offer excellent extension of the frequency range, up to 1 MHz, with similar sensitivity as commercial condenser microphones.
14 pages, 5 figures
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