A bimorph sheet of PVDF (polyvinylidenfluoride) film is applied to a flat rectangular loudspeaker as a folded zigzag-tack shape diaphragm whose size is, for example, 260 mm X 144mm with various depths. These loudspeakers are characterized by moderate size with a wide frequency range, light weight and no magnetic flux radiation. This paper examines the electro-acoustic transducer characteristics of this loudspeaker. Sensitivity and resonant frequency were measured by using both a flat panel baffle and a closed box. Theoretical estimation was carried out by thin curved beam theory. The estimated values are compared to the measured results.

Authors: Moriyama, Nobuhiro; Ohga, Juro; Ouchi, Toshinori; Takei, Toshitaka
Affiliations: Kureha Chemical Industry Co.; Sibaura Insititute of Technology; Take T Co.(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 119 (October 2005) Paper Number: 6579
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
Subject: Loudspeakers

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