Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Microphones",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Audio analyser puts microphones to the test from
Prism Sound, which we summarised at the time by saying "SoundField uses the dScope III audio analyser with the latest software release as part of its test and manufacturing procedures".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Codecs upgrade PC audio fidelity from
IDT: "Audio codecs offer unprecedented levels of power efficiency for both desktop and notebook applications".
In November 2007, we covered the news from P2i
concerning its Ion-mask
- take a look at Military technology provides moisture protection
which says: "Ion-mask enhancement provides manufacturers with a 21st century solution to waterproofing electrical items and componentry".
Take a look also at the news release from Texas Instruments (April 2006-), Codecs create flexible audio designs,
as well as MLCC range offers unique values from Kemet Electronics Corp,
and Codec in the picture for camera integration from Wolfson Microelectronics.
See also:
MLCCs promise high CV values
(May 2007)
Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors offer more options in C0G dielectric
Bluetooth IC runs multiple-microphone compensation
(April 2007)
Audio processing algorithm including multiple-microphone noise cancellation is now available on CSR's BlueCore5-Multimedia Bluetooth platform
Bluetooth devices upgrade voice performance
(April 2007)
Aurisound's Adaptive Focus-Beam technology is aimed at Bluetooth in-car hands-free kits, headsets and mobile phones
Distribution for buzzers and audio indicators
(March 2007)
Digi-Key Corp has signed a global distribution agreement with Projects Unlimited, a leader in buzzer and audio indicator technology
Firmware improves voice quality in speakerphones
(February 2007)
Zarlink Semiconductor has brought out new firmware to enable its hardware platforms support high-quality voice performance in hands-free speakerphones and conference units
DSP-based Bluetooth adds speech enhancement
(February 2007)
BlueCore5-Multimedia silicon now offers NXP Software's speech enhancement technology aimed at Bluetooth headsets, in-car hands-free kits and mobile phones
Bluetooth chips run more audio algorithms
(January 2007)
CSR has expanded its portfolio of high quality third party software extensions for its BlueCore-Multimedia platform
News on the China Sourcing Report: Microphones from Global Sources
(November 2006)
Survey shows microphone manufacturers in Greater China expect generally stable export prices for the next 12 months despite rising raw materials costs
Electret condenser microphones shrink to 3mm
(November 2006)
Knowles Acoustics has expanded its proven line of electret condenser microphones with 3mm devices available in both omnidirectional and unidirectional types
MEMS microphones pass 300 million
(November 2006)
Milestone in the history of MEMS microphone technology sees the shipment of the 300 millionth SiSonic surface mount MEMS microphone
Device servers secure IP enabled surveillance
(November 2006)
When developing its Gthernet product, Geoquip needed a robust, reliable and effective method of connecting numerous security devices including cameras and microphones to the network
MEMS microphones set to dominate
(November 2006)
Report finds that world MEMS microphone markets earned revenues of $47.5 million in 2005 and estimates this to reach $522.5 million in 2010
Wireless speaker is more discreet
(October 2006)
A graduate from Brunel University has designed a wireless speaker that sits inside a user's hat or headband, rather than inside the ears
Shure endorses latest audio algorithm
(October 2006)
Shure has selected apt-X Live after a series of extensive listening and performance tests conducted over a period of several months
Acquisition expands Analog's audio expertise
(September 2006)
Analog Devices has acquired AudioAsics, a Danish developer of high-performance, low-power microphone and audio signal conditioning technology
MEMS microphones in the spotlight
(September 2006)
Electronica 2006 will spotlight the development of MEMS microphones and other applications for microelectromechanical systems
MEMS Microphone Markets Overcom initial inertia
(July 2006)
Developers of micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphones are aggressively focusing on establishing themselves in the cell phone markets
Touch technology is sound alternative
(June 2006)
Acoustic pulse recognition is a novel way of sensing touches on a display, using only a glass overlay and a small electronic controller board
Die bonder to enable microphone expansion
(April 2006)
Alphasem's semiconductor technology has been evaluated by Knowles for its leading edge manufacturing process of semiconductor microphones
Catalogue covers more than 12,000 products
(April 2006)
Canford's all-new all-colour catalogue contains details on well over 12,000 products
Embedded DSP is ample for Bluetooth car kits
(March 2006)
The new range of Sungjin Techwin Bluetooth hands-free car kits contain CSR's BlueCore3-Multimedia technology
Audio codecs abound at NAB
(February 2006)
APT will be displaying an impressive range of state-of-the-art audio codecs and licensing opportunities for its apt-X algorithm at this years NAB Conference
Codec specialist gears up for licensing deals
(February 2006)
APT has significantly strengthened its licensing division by appointing a new Licensing Business Manager and two new DSP Engineers
Audio chips are sound answer for navigation
(December 2005)
The WM8711 stereo DAC and WM8971 stereo codec provide TomTom with high quality audio output for its in-car navigation systems
Surface mount microphones go digital
(September 2005)
The new digital series of SiSonic SMD microphones represents the worlds first 'digital' surface mount microphone based on Knowles' industry proven MEMS microphone technology
Advances in facility cables and connectors
(July 2005)
Technology rolls on, but broadcast cables and connector paths will always be designed to combat 'electrical noise' from EMI, RFI and capacitance variation as this article indicates
ADCs support consumer recording
(June 2005)
Two new ADCs for consumer devices offer highly integrated microphone support solutions characterised by low power consumption, compact size and excellent audio performance
LCDs are on the button
(May 2005)
The Components Division of Devlin Electronics has launched two touch-screen solutions
Amps go in the mic to improve sound quality
(March 2005)
National Semiconductor has developed two new amplifiers that put high-fidelity sound quality directly inside electret condenser microphones (ECMs)
MEMS microphones dominate new cellphone designs
(March 2005)
As designers continue to integrate new features into sleek new cellphone designs, there continues to be a drive for integrated components and for size reductions of each individual component
Virtual platform precedes TI's new audio processor
(March 2005)
Virtio Corp has released a software development model for the Texas Instruments' TMS320DA295 portable audio playback processor
Agreement to advance SM microphones
(December 2004)
Knowles Acoustics and Austriamicrosystems have signed a strategic agreement detailing their shared vision for the advancement of surface mount microphone technology
Surface-mount microphones shrink to fit
(November 2004)
Knowles Acoustics reckons its new 'Mini' series of SiSonic silicon microphones are the smallest MEMS-based surface mount microphones available in the world today
Automated brake noise analysis
(November 2004)
A new system for the automated mobile data aquisition and analysis of brake noise enables the examination of all four wheels in parallel