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A piezoelectric actuator MEMS for middle ear implants has been proposed by a team in Spain. Their proposed design includes a novel attachment location and promises smaller cost, size and power consumption.

Inspec keywords: bioMEMS; ear; cochlear implants; piezoelectric actuators

Other keywords: middle ear implants; MEMS; power consumption; piezoelectric actuator

Subjects: Prosthetics and other practical applications; Prosthetics and orthotics; Piezoelectric devices; Auditory prostheses and hearing aids

http://iet.metastore.ingenta.com/content/journals/10.1049/el.2011.1771
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