Patent ID: 7166910
Filing Date: 2007-01-23
Classification: B81B,H01L,H04R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mems transducer comprising: a printed circuit board comprising a plurality of layers, at least one layer comprising a conductive material and at least one layer comprising an insulating material; a cover comprising a conductive layer, the printed circuit board and the cover forming at least a portion of a housing, the housing comprising an aperture for receiving a signal and an inner lining for providing a shield against an electromagnetic interference being formed by the conductive layer and at least one layer of a conductive material; a spacer member between the printed circuit board and the cover, the spacer member cooperating with the printed circuit board and the cover to form the housing, the spacer member comprising a sidewall at least partially covered by a conductive material, the conductive material providing a portion of the inner lining; and a transducer unit mounted within the housing.