Abstract:
A microphone (1) comprises a transducer (2) and a mode controller (11). The microphone has a normal operating mode (M 0 ) and a collapse mode (M 1 ). The mode controller (11) switches to the collapse mode (M 1 ) when an output signal of the transducer (2) reaches or exceeds a predefined threshold value (S 0 ) and switches to the normal operating mode (M 0 ) when the output signal reaches or falls below a predefined further threshold value (S 1 ). Furthermore, a method of operating the microphone (1) is provided.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a MEMS Microphone (1) comprising, a transducer element (2) for providing an electrical signal, a first part (3) for receiving the electrical signal from the transducer element (2) and for providing a processed signal, a second part (4) for receiving the processed signal from the first part (3) and for providing an output signal of the MEMS microphone (1), and a gain control unit (5) that is enabled to adjust a gain setting of the first part (3) and to adjust a gain setting of the second part (4). Further, another aspect of the present invention concerns a method of operating said MEMS microphone (1) comprising the step of adjusting a gain setting of the first part (3) and adjusting a gain setting of the second part (4).
Abstract:
A double backplate microphone having a good signal-to-noise ratio and being produceable at reduced manufacturing costs is provided. A microphone comprises a first backplate BP1, a second backplate BP2 and a membrane M. The microphone further comprises an amplifier AMP with a single-ended input port. The first backplate BP1 is electrically connected to the single-ended input port.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a MEMS Microphone (1) comprising, a transducer element (2) for providing an electrical signal, a first part (3) for receiving the electrical signal from the transducer element (2) and for providing a processed signal, a second part (4) for receiving the processed signal from the first part (3) and for providing an output signal of the MEMS microphone (1), and a gain control unit (5) that is enabled to adjust a gain setting of the first part (3) and to adjust a gain setting of the second part (4). Further, another aspect of the present invention concerns a method of operating said MEMS microphone (1) comprising the step of adjusting a gain setting of the first part (3) and adjusting a gain setting of the second part (4).