Patent 11780726 was granted and assigned to Knowles (company) on October, 2023 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A MEMS diaphragm assembly comprises a first diaphragm, a second diaphragm, and a stationary electrode assembly spaced between the first and second diaphragms and including a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough. Each of a plurality of pillars is disposed through one of the plurality of apertures and connects the first and second diaphragms. At least one of the first and second diaphragms is connected to the stationary electrode assembly at a geometric center of the assembly.