Plasmapanel®
Lightweight, fully-customizable panel enabling plasmacoustic metalayer for deep-subwavelength ultrabroadband sound control.
Plasmapanels leverage an innovative plasmacoustic metalayer technology to deliver configurable sound control across a wide frequency range, from several Hz to kHz, in a thin form factor compatible with a diverse set of applications.
Plasmapanels represent a revolutionary leap forward in the domain of acoustic control. Addressing the challenges inherent in traditional passive sound treatments and active control methods. Plasmapanels offer deep-subwavelength ultrabroadband performance in a lightweight, fully-customisable design.
Core Technology
At the core of the Plasmapanel lies a patented plasmacoustic metalayer, a specialised component featuring an electrode configuration that produces positively charged ions. Through electrical manipulation of these ions, the Plasmapanel can generate and modulate sound to enhance the surrounding acoustic environment.
Integrated Active Control
Plasmapanels are equipped with an integrated electronic controller that connects to the electrodes operating the plasmacoustic metalayer and microphones embedded within the panel’s front surface. Sound captured by these microphones is relayed to the electronic controller, which in turns applies proprietary software to adjust the signal operating the electrodes to either absorb, reflect, or cancel sound based on the unique requirements of each application.
Enhanced Acoustic Quality
When configured for absorption, Plasmapanels effectively attenuate sound energy, irrespective of its angle of incidence. This capability can be leveraged to remove unwanted background noise and reverberation, enhancing the overall acoustic quality and comfort level of the space in which the panel is deployed.
Customisation & Scalability
Plasmapanels offer a high degree of customisation in terms of their form-factor and dimensions. Their lightweight and streamlined design further enhances ease of deployment. Moreover, they offer versatile configuration and attachment options and can function either independently or within an array to further enhance their performance when operating in large spaces.
Features
Integrated Driving & Control
- Integrated ARM Cortex processor running Sonexos Plasmapanel Sound Controller (PSC) and (optional) Plasmapanel Array Sound Controller (PASC)
- Integrated Class-D High Voltage (HV) amplifier
- Integrated high-SNR MEMS microphones
- Low-latency single path
- Integrated power supply and power management
- Optional USB, BTLE, I3C & SPI interfaces for programming and control
Lightweight & Streamlined Design
- Ultra-slim design < 30 mm depth (typ.)
- Light weight assembly < 8 kg/m2 (typ.)
- High-quality, high-technology materials
- Supports multiple attachment options
Benefits
Ultrabroadband Sound Control
- User-defined target acoustic impedance setting
- Easily configurable for active absorption or active sound control
- Ultra-broadband operation
- Absorbs both normally and obliquely incident sound
Versatile Deployment
- Streamlined, light-weight design
- Form-factor may be tailored to suit
- Easily deployable in a variety of situations
- Operates alone or as part of an array for enhanced performance in large areas
Application
Plasmapanels offer versatile configuration and deployment options to improve the acoustics and reduce noise in a wide range of situations. Examples include:
Automotive
- Passenger vehicle cabins
- Light truck and minivan cabins
- Commercial vehicle cabins
- Heavy moving equipment
- Vehicle HVAC
Mass Transportation
- High-speed train cabins
- Private aircraft cabins
- Passenger aircraft cabins
- Crew and first class cubicles
Consumer & Commercial
- Small offices
- Meeting rooms
- Media/music rooms
- Building HVAC systems
Industrial
- Plant control rooms
- Machine rooms
- Factory HVAC systems
- Extraction fans
