Optimum Coupling of an Active Middle Ear Actuator: Effect of Loading Forces on Actuator Output and Conductive Losses

摘要

Introduction: The desired outcome of the implantation of active middle ear implants is maximum coupling efficiency and a minimum of conductive loss. It has not been investigated yet, which loading forces are applied during the process of coupling, which forces lead to an optimum actuator performance and which forces occur when manufacturer guidelines for coupling are followed.