The rich stream
of sound information from our processor will be
delivered to the cochlea through novel electrode
technology. Using advanced micro-electro-mechanical
(MEMs) manufacturing techniques, ACS is developing
electrode arrays with more than three times the
number of contacts of current implant systems –
72 electrical contacts in the inner ear versus the 22
or less found in today’s systems. This will
provide significantly enhanced frequency resolution
and allow more natural sound-frequency mapping to
neurons in the cochlea.
