An external component housing is described for a cochlear implant system. Asignal processing stage is containedwithin the housing for generating an electrical signal for an implantedportion of the system. An external coil is also within thehousing for transmitting the electncal signal transcutaneously through theskin of a patient to the implanted portion. An impactabsorber shields the system components from the impact energy associated witha mechanical impact to the housing.
