Product Brief

AKU441
Digital Silicon MEMS Microphone
www.akustica.com

Key Features
HD Voice Microphone
63dB SNR, omni-directional
Matched sensitivity of -26dBFS 1dB
3
Small 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.0mm form factor
Super-wideband, flat frequency response
Industry leading PSR of -73dBFS
Robust PDM (Pulse Density Modulated) digital-
General Description output immune to RF/EM interference
The AKU441 is a bottom ported, surface mountable, Highly-matched microphones in frequency and
digital output MEMS microphone in a space saving 4.0 x phase response for array applications
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3.0 x 1.0mm metal lid package. Designed specifically Industry-standard form, fit, and function for drop-
to meet the demanding requirements of mobile handset in replacement to existing module designs
OEMs, AKU441 offers excellent acoustic performance
Ultra-low power sleep current
with 63dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and uniform
Pb-free and RoHS compliant
sensitivity matching of just 1dB between microphones.
Halogen Free in accordance with IEC61249-2-21

The AKU441 employs Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) Target Applications

for data output, a single-bit digital stream which Voice recognition applications in mobile phones
enables the multiplexing of stereo microphone data and PC/tablet computers which require digital
onto a single wire. With a user selectable L/R channel microphones with high SNR and tightly matched
option, the AKU441 is ideal for use in multiple sensitivity.
microphone applications such as microphone arrays Microphone arrays where noise cancellation and
mounted in mobile handsets. beam forming applications can be optimized by
using closely-matched microphones.
Additionally, since the output of the AKU441 is a robust Cutting-edge, thin form factor smartphones and
digital signal, it is virtually immune to all forms of Radio mobile accessories.
Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI). For the device manufacturer, this Functional Block Diagram
translates to the highest degree of design flexibility and VDD L/R
SELECT
microphone placement freedom, and ultimately faster
time-to-market.
DATA OUT
MIC -
PREAMP
Modulator

MIC
BIAS

CHARGE SUPPORT
CLOCK IN
PUMP CIRCUITRY
RF Filter

GND
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Technical Specifications Typical Frequency Response

Operating voltage 1.62V to 3.6V 15

Normalized Microphone Output re:1kHz Mo

Directivity Omni-directional
SNR 63dB 10

Power Supply -73dBFS

5
Rejection
Sensitivity -26dBFS 1 0

Flat Frequency 50Hz to 14kHz

-5
Response ( 5dB)
Current Consumption 5A (clock off) -10
(with no load, typ.) 800A (clock on) 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency (Hz)
Power up 25ms (max)
Initialization
Port Location Bottom
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Package Dimensions 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.0mm
About Akustica Bosch Group
Akustica Advantages Akustica was founded in 2001 to develop and market a
Multiple MEMS Technologies: With Akusticas complete portfolio of digital and analog microphones
patented single-chip CMOS MEMS technology and using the unique and patented CMOS MEMS
Boschs world-renowned two-chip MEMS technology, technology developed at Carnegie Mellon University.
Akustica is the only vendor to supply high volumes of In 2009, Akustica was acquired by, and is now a wholly
MEMS microphones leveraging two unique technology owned subsidiary of, Robert Bosch North America. As
platforms. Thus, Akustica is ideally positioned as a part of the Bosch Group, Akustica joins a family of
development partner for next generation products that companies with combined annual sales over $70 billion
meet the strict size and performance requirements of and a footprint of 300,000 associates worldwide.
the most demanding consumer electronics device
manufacturers. Bosch has been active in the field of MEMS since 1988
and is one of the pioneers in microsystem-technology.
In-house Design and Manufacturing: Utilizing Bosch serves both the automotive and consumer
patented MEMS technology and over two decades of electronics markets with a wide variety of MEMS
research and development, Akustica maintains products, including pressure sensors, accelerometers
complete product knowledge by designing 100% of our and gyroscopes. With more than four billion MEMS
MEMS microphones in-house. In addition, Akustica is sensors shipped worldwide, Bosch is one of the worlds
the only MEMS microphone supplier to offer the leading suppliers of MEMS sensors.
security of in-house MEMS manufacturing via Boschs
Ordering information
state-of-the-art wafer fab in Reutlingen, Germany.
Part Number AKU441
Description Digital MEMS Microphone
Applications Expertise: The performance of modern
Package 5 Pad LGA
microphone systems is heavily dependent on the
Shipping Method 13 Reel
overall platform design, including software algorithms,
Standard Quantity 5,700
mechanical layout and hardware implementation. As
Please contact Akustica for further information.
an innovator in the field of MEMS microphones and
leveraging significant Consumer Electronics application
experience, Akustica has a deep understanding of
acoustic design requirements and proper analysis Akustica, Inc.
methods. To ensure our customers a seamless 2835 East Carson Street, Suite 301
integration experience and support constrained design Pittsburgh, PA 15203 USA
sales@akustica.com
cycles, Akustica offers acoustic design and modelling
ph: (412) 390-1730 fx: (412) 390-1737
services prior to assembly. Akustica also provides www.akustica.com
production test services, training, and test equipment
to help ensure the quality of both incoming and final
assembled products.

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