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How to Make Ultrasonic Directive Speaker Circuit

Last Updated on November 7, 2019 by Swagatam 109 Comments

The post explains the construction of a ultrasonic directive speaker system also called parametric speaker which may be used to transmit an audio frequency over a targeted spot or zone such that the person situated exactly at that spot is able to hear the sound while the person next to him or just outside the zone stays completely untouched and unaware of the proceedings.

Invented and built By Kazunori Miura (Japan) 

The outstanding results obtained from the testing of Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) inspired the American Technology Corporation to adopt a new name for it and was changed to LRAD corporation on March 25th 2010. Also called the Audio Spotlight, it is a product of Holosonic Research Labs, Inc and is used for non-military applications.

The device is designed to generate intensely focused sound beams over a targeted area only. The unit may be well suited in places such as museums, libraries, exhibition galleries where its sound beam may be used for sending a warning message or instruct a particular mishaving person, while others around are allowed to carry on in perfect silence.

The focused sound effects from such a parametric speaker system is so accurate that anybody who is targeted with it becomes hugely surprised to experience the focused sound content which is heard only by him while the guy just beside him stays completely unaware of it.

Working Principle of a Parametric Speaker

Parametric speaker technology employs sound waves in the supersonic range which have the characteristic of travelling through almost the line-of-sight.

However one may wonder that since supersonic range may well be beyond the 20kHz mark (40kHz to be precise), could be absolutely inaudible to human ears, so how does the system is able to make the waves audible in the focused zone?

One method of implementing this is to use a two 40kHz beams with one having an audio frequency of 1kHz superimposed and angled to meet at the directed point where the two 40kHz content cancel each other leaving the 1kHz frequency audible at that particular spot.

The idea may look simple but the result could be too inefficient due to the low volume sound at the directed spot, not good enough to stun or incapacitate the targeted people, quite contrary to the LRAD.

Other modern methods of producing audible directive sound using supersonic waves are through amplitude modulation (AM), double sideband modulation (DSB), single sideband modulation (SSB), frequency modulation (FM), all concepts depend on the recently researched parametric speaker system technology.

Needless to say, a 110 dB+ supersonic wave could be nonuniform with its sound force distribution while it's in the course of propagation across a long air mass "tube".

Due to the non uniformity of the sound pressure an immense amount of distortion could be experienced which could be highly undesirable for applications in peaceful places such as in museums, galleries, etc.

The above non-linear response is produced due to the fact that air molecules take relatively more time to arrange themselves to their previous original density compared to the time taken for compressing the molecules. Sound created with higher pressures also results in higher frequencies which tend to generate shock waves while the molecules collide with the ones being compressed.

To be precise since the audible content is constituted by the vibrating air molecules that are rather not entirely "returning", therefore when the frequency of the sound increases, the non uniformity forces the distortion to become much audible due to the effect which could be best defined as "air viscosity".

Therefor manufacturer resort to the DSP directive speaker concept which involves much improved sound reproduction with minimum distortion.

The above is complemented with the inclusion of highly advanced parametric transducer speaker arrangement for getting an unidirectional and clear sound spots.
The high directivity created by these parametric speakers is also due to their small bandwidth characteristics which could be enlarged as per the required specification by simply adding many number of these transducers through a matrix arrangement.

Understanding Parametric 2-Channel Speaker Modulator Concept

DSB could be easily executed using analogue switching circuits. The inventor initially tried this, and though could achieve a loud sound, it accompanied with a heck lot of distortion.

Next, a PWM circuit was tried, which employed the concept akin to FM technology, although the resultant sound output was much distinct and free from distortion, the intensity was found to be a lot weaker compared to DSB.

The drawback was ultimately solved by arranging a double channel array of transducers, each array including as many as 50 numbers of 40kHz transducers connected in parallel.

Understanding the Audio Spotlight Circuit

Referring to the parametric speaker or ultrasonic directive speaker circuit shown below we see a standard PWM circuit configured around the PWM generator IC TL494.

The output from this PWM stage is fed to a half bridge mosfet driver stage using the specialized IR2111 IC.

The IC TL494 has a built-in oscillator whose frequency could be set through an external R/C network, here it's represented through the preset R2 and C1. The fundamental oscillating frequency is adjusted and set by R1, while the optimal range is determined by appropriately setting up R1 and R2 by the user.

The audio input which needs to be directed and superimposed on the above set PWM frequency is applied to K2. Note that the audio input must be sufficiently amplified by using a small amplifier such as LM386 and must not be sourced via headphone socket of an audio device.

Since the output from the PWM stage is fed across a twin half bridge IC set up, the final amplified supersonic parametric outputs could be achieved via two outputs across the shown 4 fets.

The amplified outputs are fed to an array of highly specialized 40 kHz piezo transducers via a optimizing inductor. Each of the transducer array may consist of a total of 200 transducers arranged through a parallel connection.

The mosfets are normally fed with a 24V DC supply for driving the piezos which may be derived from a separate 24V DC source.

There could be a host of such transducers available in the market, so the option is not limited to any specific type or rating. The author preferred 16mm diameter piezos assigned with 40kHz frequency spec typically.

Each channel must include at least 100 of these in order to generate a reasonable response when it's being used outdoors amidst high level of commotion.

Transducer Spacing is Crucial

The spacing between the transducers is crucial so that the phase created by each of them is not disturbed or cancelled by the adjacent units. Since the wavelength is mere 8mm, positioning error of even 1mm could result in a significantly lower intensity due to phase error and loss of SPL.

Technically, an ultrasonic transducer imitates the behavior of a capacitor and thus it could be forced to resonate by including an inductor in series.

We have therefore included an inductor in series just to achieve this feature for optimizing the transducers to their peak performance limits.

Calculating Resonant Frequency

The resonant frequency of the transducer may be calculated by using the following formula:

fr = 1/(2pi x LC)

The internal capacitance of the 40 kHz transducers could be around 2 to 3nF, thus 50 of them in parallel would result a net capacitance of about 0.1uF to 0.15uF.

Using this figure in the above formula we get the inductor value to be in between 60 and 160 uH which must be included in series with the mosfets driver outputs at A and B.

The inductor uses a ferrite rod as may be witnessed in the figure below. The user could peak up the resonant response by adjusting the rod by sliding it within the coil until the optimal point could be struck.

Circuit Diagram

circuit of ultrasonic directive speaker system or parametric speaker

Circuit idea courtesy: Elektor electronics.

In my prototype I experimented with an audio transformer as shown below for the required amplification, with a single common 12V supply. I did not use any resonant capacitors therefore the amplification was too low.

I could hear the effect from a distance of 1 feet exactly across a straight line with the transducer. Even a slight movement caused the sound to disappear.

Speaker Inductor (Small Audio Output Transformer):

How to Connect the transformer and the transducers

Transducer wiring details can be seen in the below given figure, you will need two of these set-ups to be connected with points A and B of the circuit.

The transformer can be suitable step up transformer depending on how many transducers are selected.

Prototype Image: The above parametric speaker circuit was successfully tested and confirmed by me using 4 ultrasonic transducers, which responded exactly as specified in the article explanation. However, since only 4 sensors were used the output was too low and could be heard only from a meter away.

parametric speaker circuit

Caution — Health Hazard. Appropriate measures must be taken to prevent long term exposure to high ultrasonic sound levels.

Original Document can be Read Here




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  2. Casey Knott says

    Could someone please build me one of these as a prototype for testing? I’ll pay for it. How much? If it performs well enough, I might need 10-20 more in the few months and 10,000 in the next year or two.

    Reply
  3. Franco Spadachini says

    Is this equation correct to find the resonant frequency? fr = 1 / (2pi x LC)

    I have seen on the internet that it is fr = 1 / (2pi x (LC)^1/2)

    If the first equation is correct, what is the justification?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Please check the original link at the bottom of the article, it has all the necessary details about the formula and its relationship with the circuit

      Reply
  4. Franco Spadachini says

    Are there transmitters and receivers or are they both the same? I’m looking at which one to buy online.
    Note that some have “R” and others “E”, but there are some that do not specify what it is.
    From already thank you very much. I am looking forward to your response.

    Reply
    • Shrey says

      you will only need transmitters as we only need to transmit sound not receive it.

      Reply
  5. ignacio legaz says

    What are the necessary characteristics for input amplification? I understand that you cannot simply connect the audio of a cell phone. In case you want to make an amplifier to connect the phone, what would be its characteristics?

    Reply
  6. Franco Spadachini says

    What is the value of the transformer that I use for your prototype with 4 transducers?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      The transformer information is given in the image below the main circuit diagram

      Reply
      • Franco Spadachini says

        But, the one you mentioned looks different from the one you used in your prototype. My question was regarding the one seen in the photo of your prototype.
        And I wanted to take advantage of this comment to ask you if you have a contact email.

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          The transformer shown in the image is exactly what I used in my prototype

          https://www.homemade-circuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/audio-transformer.jpg

          Reply
  7. Nick says

    Hello,

    Would your technique work with an ultrasonic speaker, like the KS-5120B? I think this could simplify the circuit by replacing the need for the transducers and their drivers with a speaker and an amplifier. Is this correct?

    Thank you,
    Nick

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello, yes it seems they can be used in the above project for getting an amplified output!

      Reply
  8. ABBAS says

    How much resistance R47?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      47 ohms

      Reply
  9. Dhanushka says

    should I use two transducer arrays and two gate drivers(channel A & B)? can I use one transducer array and one gate driver(only channel A)? I use 45 transducers in speaker array but it didn’t work for me.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      two arrays will produce a push-pull effect and therefore a better result. Single will also work but with less effect.

      test with only 4 transducers initially, and check the response from 6 inches distance, if it works then you can add more.

      use an scope to confirm whether the out[put PWM is responding appropriately to the fed music input.

      Reply
  10. Kc Sundaram says

    Hi Swagatam, I would like to build a parametric speaker system with mic option. Just a hobby build, any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Kc, if possible I’ll try to update an IC555 version of this concept soon which you can try. The idea is to convert the analogue music signals into varying PWMs and apply them on transducers.

      Reply
  11. Sanjana says

    Hello swagatham, am sanjana from Banglore and I seem to be struggling with an Experiment on body stimulating echo light with eye gaba night mole eyelight sensing device. It would be great if I can use your suggestions .

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Sanjana, I have not yet investigated these theories, I’ll study the concepts and let you know soon.

      Reply
  12. Mudit Agrawal says

    Hello Mr. Swagatam
    I am Mudit Agrawal, 2nd year UG from IIT Kanpur. I am planning to pursue this project in summers but wanted to first know the results of your prototype.
    I would be very grateful if you could share the observations about the distortions and sound quality.
    Thank You

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Mudit,

      I tried it using 4 transducers and 1 channel output. I could hear a faint audio exactly in line with the transducers from a max distance of 1 feet. The audio was fed from my PC speaker headphone jack at high volume. The audio quality had some distortions since the output is through transducers whose response cannot be as good as a normal loudspeaker.

      Reply
  13. Luis Alberto says

    Hello, I dont know how to make make the PWM modulation by software (pararel port or arduino). If I set on Arduino the PWN at 40 khz, and change the duty cycle every 1/40000 secs, but how much? for example max adc in is 1024 and duty cycle max is 100%·, do I must put like this?

    if 1024 is 100 %
    then adc is X %

    so X cicle = 100 * adc / 1024

    thanks

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Sorry, my Arduino knowledge is not good so it can be difficult for me to solve this for you!

      Reply
      • Luis Alberto says

        I Think this is what TL494 does because the audio input goes to its pin 4 that is a voltage controler for the duty cycle, so when the audio suppose that when the audio volume is vol high, there is voltage high (but i dont if only positive or negative too), and then the duty cicle is bigger for on that for off in the PWM output.
        I will try to build our circuit with only one half with 4 ultrasonic transducers.
        Thanks

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          Sure! wish you all the best!

          Reply
        • Luis Alberto says

          Doing a simulation on LTSpice IV which is free with a model for TL4494 I saw that is strange. When the modulator sound wave (a sine wave 3 volts peak to peak necasue that is the range for TL494 pin 4) is high, the duty cicle is low at the ouput from emitters, I mean when the sine wave is for example below its half (below 1.5 V from 0 to 3 ), the output is down at 0 volts all the time, so it changes the frequency too, not only the duty cycle, because if the sine wave is 2 Khz and TL494 is 50Khz, it will stay 0 V output all the time. When the sine wave is down it’s half( < 1.5 V) , it makes changes on duty cicle and frequency with his amplitude on the output (12 V for example) emitters. No matter if the sine wave is center at 0 v with negative side or 1.5V (from 0 to 3V)

          Reply
          • Swagatam says

            Actually I did not investigate this circuit deeply so far. Just now I checked pin#4 and I realized it’s the DTC or the dead time control pin. I am not sure how a DTC can be used as an input for a class D amplifier. A high at DTC would probably cause the output to simply shut down, while a linear increase from zero to the highest ramp voltage at pin#6 would cause a linear rise in the OFF time of the output duty cycle.
            Since it was designed by a reputed scientist so never cared to check the circuit.
            But it seems truly strange that pin#4 is used as the modulating input because the amplitudes here would only create a varying OFF time across the two outputs.
            I’ll soon upadte a IC 555 version of the above circuit.
            Because according to me the tranducers only need a PWM version of the music input for the required directive sound output, which can be done even with an IC 555

            Reply
            • Ganesh says

              1. Hi sir, am Ganesh. Sir will you be uploading the revised circuit soon..?

              (V are almost done with the circuit setup which is already there in this page.. and we did get a directive audio output though very low volume.. and range.. v had used lm386 before feeding the input to pin4 in IC TL494.. and a total of 7 ultrasonic transducers.)

              2. Any suggestions or tip to make the output more louder and clear..?
              3. Also can v expect to get a clear output of any music or song..
              (I fed input with 1khz and 10khz freq tones.. dint work well with music or songs)

            • Swagatam says

              Hi Ganesh, as expressed in one of my recent comments right now I am unable to understand why the DTC pin is used as the input, since this pin is meant for dead time control.
              I can present a IC 555 version of the same, which you can try quickly. The concept can be learned from the following article:
              https://www.homemade-circuits.com/class-d-amplifier-circuit-using-ic-555/
              Replace the speaker with transducers.

            • Ganesh says

              Sir, which could possibly lead to a better output …?
              20 transducers with just a single channel… Or having 10 transducers each in 2 channels?

            • Swagatam says

              According to me, it should be 10 on each of the two channels.

            • Swagatam says

              Just wanted to update my opinion here. Using music input on the DTC pin is absolutely correct. Because the varying amplitude of the music will cause a proportionately varying output dead time, resulting in a varying PWM….so it is perfectly fine.

  14. Sabhay says

    Sir can you please provide the exact schematic diagram of the prototype with transformer

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Sabhay, The transformer inputs are connected across point A and GND

      Reply
    • sabhay jain says

      Sir seeing prototype image it seems like you have not used the diode and variable resistor, can you please mention the actual circuitry of the prototype.

      Reply
      • Swagatam says

        Sabhay, The pots were present while testing the prototype, later I removed it for some other circuit. The prototype image was clicked recently, while the testing was done years ago.

        Reply
        • Sabhay jain says

          Sir, radio shack audio output transformer is not available in any of the online stores can you please provide the link where it is available or mention it’s subtitute.

          Reply
          • Swagatam says

            Hi Sabhay, in that case you can use the ferrite rod based option. Please check out the following link for more details:
            https://drive.google.com/file/d/16GZhBTf8W843NhZejDzhhzo5D018PzcZ/view?usp=sharing

            Reply
          • Sabhay jain says

            Sir I have replicated the prototype, but testing with multi meter we are getting constant voltage output

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              Hello Sabhay, please check with an oscilloscope, you should be able to see varying PWM if everything is built correctly

  15. Ganesh says

    Sir, i wanted to know.. how can i proceed stage by stage.. like.. what all should be the inputs and respective expected outputs at each stage.. anything i can deduce by using signal generator, CRO, multimeters… Etc.?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Ganesh, The TL494 is designed as an ADC, it’s job is to convert the analogue music signal into proportionately varying PWMs at pins9 and 10.

      You can confirm this by check the results with an oscilloscope.

      The other two ICs are basically used as push pull amplifiers, or inverters for driving the output load.

      Reply
      • Ganesh says

        Sir these ultrasonic transducers you mentioned in the article.. are these the same ultrasonic sensors like ZT40 and ZR40 pairs..? If not, from where can i get these transducers…?

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          yes they are similar with their specs. You can easily buy them from any online electronic spare part store

          Reply
          • Ganesh says

            We need ultrasonic “transmitters” only right? Or are we employing receivers anywhere in the circuit?

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              I think the same unit works both like transmitters and receivers.

              here we are using it only as transmitters.

              here’s the image

              https://www.homemade-circuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ultrasonic.jpg

            • Ganesh M Nair says

              Sir i cant get these ultrasonic transmitters anywhere.. can only find ultrasonic sensor modules (HC-SR04) instead. Tried plucking Txrs out from that but that would affect the spacing between the transucers right?

              Can you share some contacts from where i can get those transducers delivered?

            • Swagatam says

              Hi Ganesh, since I stay near Mumbai, I could easily get them from Lamington Road in Grant road.

              You can try from this place or you can also get it from any reputed online store…

          • Ganesh says

            They are out of stock in almost all online stores.. could you please share contact of any source where the product is available and can parcel the product to Ernakulam, Kerala.

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              did you try amazon , ebay and aliexpress? they seem to be having a few but are very costly.

            • Ganesh says

              Ya.. ebay out of stock.. amazon just 1 left in stock.. and as u said.. too costly..

            • Swagatam says

              These are only places I could find them, no other source traceable at the moment…

            • Ganesh says

              Ok thank you sir.

  16. Ganesh says

    Hi sir, I am a final year engineering student. I am trying to build this directional speaker as the major project this year.
    A few of my doubts are: to begin with, can we test the circuit stage by stage on Pspice like platform.. if so.. how much input should i give to pin 4 and not quite clear as of.. in what way to feed the input. Like from an audio source..
    Also in practice, kindly suggest how should v proceed stage by stage….

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Ganesh, I cannot suggest regarding Pspice, but I can help with the practical implementation.

      The input can be from an amplifier output
      I had used an audio output transformer at the IC2 output. If you are using both the IC 2 and 3 then you will have use two such transformers, and connect two arrays of transducers across their outputs. They will then act in a push pull manner

      Reply
    • Ganesh M Nair says

      Sir, what is the IC 7812 for.. where should v connect it to.. also what is the K1 input to IC 7812?

      Also if am using both IC2 and IC3, should i setup two different arrays of txrs (2 diff pcbs) or all transmitters on a single pcb?

      Reply
      • Swagatam says

        Hi Ganesh, IC7812 is a 12V voltage regulator IC which will produce fixed 12V output when any voltage between 14 and 35V is fed at its input.

        yes you will have to use two different arrays across the two IC outputs which will operate alternately creating a concentrated push pull sound effect.

        But the two arrays will need to be assembled on a single common board, not separately.

        Reply
    • Athul says

      Hi.. Ganesh,
      We are also from Ernakulam (Govt. Engineering College, Ernakulam) and doing a project on the same topic.
      It would be helpful for both of us to communicate and make a detailed discussion on our project.
      Can you please share your number or make a call to 9526471598.

      Thanks in advance..

      Reply
  17. nithin sampath says

    sir….is your c4 and c6 Polarized Capacitor?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      yes….

      Reply
  18. Swagatam says

    in that case you can try removing the jack and connect the wires directly with the input of the amplifier.

    you can also try any other form of class D amplifier for the same, there are many Hi-Fi class D amp circuits online which can perhaps tried for the purpose…

    Reply
  19. Vinay Minj says

    Hello

    I seem to be having a problem. I can't hear any music even after connecting the audio source (music player of my smartphone). The 3.5mm audio jack that I'm using is not damaged.

    However, I can hear the initial sound when ultrasonic transducers are activated after connecting the power supply, which is 24V.

    I have included only one channel (IR2111 connected to pin 10 but not pin 9 of TL494).

    Please help. I'll be happy to any provide further details, if required.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello, how many transducers did you use?

      In my prototype I had used just a couple of them, and I could hear hardly anything when my ears were positioned precisely in line with them…and that's exactly how it should work…unless your ears are in line with the transducer assembly axis you are not supposed to hear anything.

      try positioning one of your ears in line with the transducer assembly and you might certainly be able to hear the sound, albiet at a very low volume.

      To hear it at louder volumes you may have to employ 50 to 100 transducers as instructed in the above article

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      …and please note that you will also have to optimize the pots/presets correctly for achieving the most favorable sound quality and volume.

      Reply
    • Vinay Minj says

      I have used 16 transducers (16mm,40kHz), all connected in parallel as shown above.

      Yes, I could hear a low volume distorted sound from the transducers as soon as they are supplied power.

      Strangely, it is this same distorted sound that is coming out from the transducers even after providing an audio signal (to 3.5mm audio jack socket via an audio cable)

      Setting the pots simply varies the sound quality of the distorted sound.

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      I had used only two transducers and I could hear the sound at very low volume, I had to bring my ear at around 4 inches near the transducers and in line with it to hear the music….shifting away from the line instantly made the audio disappear.

      however the music in my design was pretty clear after some optimization of the pots.

      you can try replacing the inductor with an audio transformer and see if that helps in increasing the volume…I had used an audio transformer in my prototype.

      https://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/YZ4S/FP8NL8P0/FA8YZ4SFP8NL8P0.LARGE.jpg

      Reply
    • Vinay Minj says

      The speakers are working fine with the inductors (I'll also try with audio transformer). I guess the main problem lies in the PWM circuit.

      The circuit that I have built contains a 3.5mm audio jack socket for audio input signal.

      https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/7/3/1/d/6/51141ba3ce395f337e000008.jpg

      The outer 2 pins i.e tip & ring (see picture) are tied together and connected to one end of 0.1uF capacitor.
      The other end is connected to pin 4 (DTC) of TL494.

      Sleeve pin is grounded.
      Despite the circuit being as per the schematic, no music can be heard on connecting a 3.5mm jack audio cable.

      Reply
  20. Vinay Minj says

    Hello

    I seem to be having a problem. I can't hear any music from ultrasonic transducers even after connecting the audio source (which is the music player of my smartphone).
    However, I can hear the initial sound when ultrasonic transducers are activated after connecting the power supply.
    The audio jack has no problems.

    I have included only one channel (IR2111 connected to pin 10 but not pin 9 of TL494). Power supply is 24v.

    Please help. I'll be happy to provide further details, if required.

    Reply
  21. nithin sampath says

    Sir…on what board did u mount your transducers on??….

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      On PCB or printed circuit board

      Reply
  22. nithin sampath says

    Since I am a noob…is it possible to explain how to input horn frequency??

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Nitin, if you are a noob then I am afraid you won't be able to build the above circuit in the first place…

      making the horn circuit will be easy but making the above directive circuit can be much difficult…so first try to successfully finish the above design then we can proceed with the horn circuit.

      Reply
    • nithin sampath says

      Sir….obviously i have help…..as you said i will first finish the directive speaker first….but thanks for your help….i have grasped on what you have said

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      you are welcome!!

      Reply
  23. nithin sampath says

    Dear Mr Swagatam Majumdar,
    I would like to know that, the circuit could me modified in a way such that a switch produces a sound(like an horn).
    Please do share your thoughts on the modification
    Thanking You

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Dear Nithin, you will have to feed a horn frequency at the input of the above explained circuit to get a directive horn sound on the selected spot.

      Reply
  24. Jes Jose says

    can please list the components you used in the circuit you gave and is this battery powered if not how would i adapt the circuit.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      please click the diagram to enlarge, you will be able to find the part numbers marked beside the symbols.
      you can use a lead acid battery or an smf battery to operate this circuit

      Reply
  25. Vijayan Govindan says

    Sir, I am searching for the details of speaker required to make a unidirectional sound system using a 24" Dia polycarbonate cleat dome.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Vijayan, use ultrasonic transducers as explained in the above article.

      Reply
  26. Hassan Zayour says

    Hi swagatam .
    I am a bit confused about this circuit because it is not working . I suspect that the problem is from the audio input . Can you please help with this issue and tell me how to connect the audio input from a device to the lm386 op amp and to the circuit ?
    Thank you

    Reply
  27. Unknown says

    Hi swagatam
    Can you please assist me with this circuit ? I am confused about the audio input to the circuit , i must add an lm386 op amp but i am not knowing how to connect it to the circuit .

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Audio input should be applied across C2 end and ground…connect the output from the LM386 with C2, and make the negative or the ground of the LM386 common with the above circuit.

      Reply
  28. Adam Donovan says

    I don't see how you end up with the right values with the equation you have provided for the LC part.
    I have a few boards here with working parametric speakers and the values for the coil seem to be off as far as the capacitance value for the emitters
    For example
    I've worked backwards from the versions of the boards I have here with the inductance values I can clearly see on all of the different types I have.

    inductance values on the boards I have and the relationship to the calculated capacitance values are

    98 x 16mm Ultrasonic elements, uses a 25uH Coil = 633553pF / 98 = 6464 pF each

    50 x 16mm Ultrasonic elements, uses a 49uH Coil = 323241pF / 50 = 6464 pF each

    OK so that makes sense because its almost half and we end up with the same cap values

    What doesn't make sense is each of the elements are listed as having a cap value of approx 2700pF – (6464pF is almost double)

    So how did you arrive at your conclusion

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      The idea is not mine, it is as per the original inventors write up.

      In my experiment I used an audio transformer for amplifying the frequency…I connected the primary across the mosfet outputs and connected 6nos of 40kHz transducers across the secondary of the trafo, and tweaked the relevant pots to optimize a reasonably good parametric effect, although the audible power was too low, that may be because I had used only 4 of the transducers and not 100 or 200 as recommended above

      Reply
  29. TAPAN MOJIDRA says

    Sir, can you please share your work by photograph or video?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      It was built a long time ago by me, and later was dismantled for some other use

      Reply
  30. Peter Pansen says

    Hey Swagatam, may you explain to me, why the volume all in all depends on the spacing of the speakers?
    The wavefront of the speakers should just depend on the speakers beeing in phase, I'd say. And there the spacing doesnt matter.
    I could just guess, that you need to have a multiple of lambda between the centerpoints of 2 speakers, but I dont see why?
    Can you help?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Peter,

      the spacing between the speakers is crucial because if they are too wide apart, the waves will not be able to concentrate over a smaller area and weaken itself.

      If the speakers are kept too close, the waves might interact with each other creating interference which might yet again affect its focusing ability

      Reply
  31. Swagatam says

    halai, initially do not use both the IR2111 stages, use only one stage, once it gets confirmed, then you can build the second IR2111 stage for doubling the power.

    Instead of using an inductor, i recommend using an audio transformer, as shown below, it will provide an instant amplification without going through any adjustments or complexities:

    beavishifi.com/projects/Passive_IPOD_Preamplifier/Radio-Shack-Audio-Transformer.jpg

    connect red/white across the mosfet junction and ground….use the secondary outer taps for connecting with the transducers…ignore the center tap.

    here's another image of the same:

    sci-toys.com/scitoys/scitoys/radio/hand_xformer.jpg

    Reply
  32. halai huzefa says

    My circuitry not working please guide
    Here: At TL494 : my pin 3 is open
    IR2111: pin 5 is open
    inductor i have used of 680 uH(fixed value not hand made) value with 5 Piezos
    Please tell me why isn't it working?

    Reply
  33. Rahul Tiwari says

    wat about spacing between transducer. and i m mot getting ferrite core inductor in market with need value..

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      spacing example is shown in the first image, make the inductor by hand as shown in the second last diagram

      Reply
  34. halai huzefa says

    please guide me that you have used 2 variable resistors please tell me the value of resistor i need to set for this circuitry ??

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      halai, please click the diagram to enlarge it, you will find all the details in the diagram itself.

      Reply
  35. halai huzefa says

    please guide if I use 10 piezos each side what will be the inductor value used for this ciruitry?
    According to calculation the range will be 300 to 800 uH
    Please make me correct if I am wrong!

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      C in the formula should be in Farads, so the capacitance should be first converted to farads from uF first for getting correct results.

      It's better to check it manually by shifting the ferrite rod to and fro and optimize for the best possible results.

      Reply
  36. halai huzefa says

    Can you please guide of how much transducers should I use to have a nominal volume of sound? like a person if 2 meter or less away be easy to hear the spot light sound ?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      it'll be difficult to suggest without a practical testing, because i used just 4 and could get a very low output

      Reply
  37. halai huzefa says

    I have some Qs: 1. Capacitor 1 = 3n3 what is this? is ot 33 nF of 3 nF?
    2. Is there any alternative for IR2111 that can be used for the same circuitry?
    Thanks for the response

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      3n3 = 3.3nF

      I had used the same IC, so not sure about a replacement for it.

      Try googling for "half bridge mosfet driver IC" you could come across a few possible equivalents and modify it to suit the requirement.

      Reply
  38. Swagatam says

    sure, I'll try my best!

    Reply
  39. halai huzefa says

    Oh thats good!.. Thanks Swagatam for your reply, If I need any assistance regarding the circuitry will you help me out?

    Reply
  40. halai huzefa says

    Is this circuitry working? have some one tried it? is some 1 having issues??

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      i have tried it, it works…however since I used only with 4 tranducers the output was too low….but the directive feature definitely worked.

      Reply
    • Unknown says

      Sir how to connect array of transducers to the circuit…do we need to connect audio transformer before array of transducers

      Reply
  41. Ram says

    Sir, if time allow please elaborate on TV Antenna to get few channels free. Google showing many result but all are for out of India. Please show light on this topic and also the tv ballon which convert 75 to 300 Ohm

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Ram, I'll try to get the required info, if i get any will post it for sure.

      Reply


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