- AKU340, the first multi-chip MEMS microphone from Akustica, delivers high performance for smartphones
- Bosch, the world's leading MEMS sensor supplier, further expands portfolio for consumer electronics applications
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Akustica, Inc., inventor of the first single-chip complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone, today announced the expansion of its microphone product portfolio with the addition of a new analog MEMS microphone.
Designed specifically to meet the requirements of mobile handset manufacturers, the AKU340 is a high-performance analog microphone that utilizes established surface-micromachining MEMS technology developed by Bosch. The AKU340 measures 2.5 x 3.35 x 1.0 mm and offers excellent acoustic performance with 63 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and superior low frequency recording with a reduction in sensitivity of less than 5 dB at 50 Hz. In addition, with its tight sensitivity matching of just +/-2 dB between microphones, the AKU340 is ideal for use in microphone array applications where more uniform microphones lead to increased performance of noise suppression algorithms.
AKU340 - Facts and Figures
The AKU340 is a high-quality, wideband analog microphone designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. It features:
- 2.5 x 3.35 x 1.00 mm bottom port design
- High SNR of 63 dB
- Tightly matched sensitivity of -38 dBV/Pa +/- 2 dB for optimal microphone array performance
- Extended flat frequency response down to 50Hz for superior low frequency recording
- Shielded package for radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic (EM) immunity, which is especially important in GSM applications
AKU340 - Price and Availability
The AKU340 is sampling to lead customers now and will be ramping to mass production in Q3 2012. The AKU340 is available at $1.34 per unit in 1K-unit quantities. For ordering or technical information on the AKU340, please visit www.akustica.com or contact: sales@akustica.com.
About Akustica
Akustica is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bosch Group and a top supplier of silicon microphone products that are improving voice-input quality in a host of voice-enabled applications, from mobile handsets and headsets to Internet telephony on notebooks and PC camera modules. More information about Akustica is available at www.akustica.com.
CONTACT:
Akustica
Marcie Weinstein, +1 412-390-1730
mweinstein@akustica.com
or
Vetrano Communications
Maria Vetrano, +1 617-876-2770
maria@vetrano.com