The Solid-State Audio Revolution: How xMEMS Silicon Drivers Could Upend Headphones
xMEMS Labs, a California startup, has developed the first all-silicon MEMS micro-speakers using piezoelectric thin-film actuators on silicon chips. These solid-state drivers respond up to 150 times faster than traditional coils or armatures, delivering precise sound and extended frequency range for in-ear audio devices. Their technology eliminates coils, magnets, and suspensions, relying on vibrating silicon plates.