STMicroelectronics AN1534 TS971 Electret Microphone Amplifier Application Note

TS97x is a low noise audio operational amplifier, which is used as a pre-amplifier for electret condenser microphones, with low distortion and high signal to noise ratio


STMicroelectronics AN1534 TS971 Electret Microphone Amplifier Application Note - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
67 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
TS971
MD5 checksum
9AE02071CD95B260DD32BD1A506E2CFB

About this manual

This document details the implementation of the TS971 low-noise operational amplifier as a microphone pre-amplifier for Electret Condenser Microphones (ECM). It highlights the device's audio characteristics, such as low distortion and high gain bandwidth product, making it suitable for portable digital appliances.

The guide covers microphone considerations, including acoustic units and signal calculations, followed by component calculation steps. It provides a schematic for a non-inverting amplifier configuration, explains the design of high-pass and low-pass filters, and discusses EMI management for sensitive applications.

What's inside

  • Device Presentation
  • Microphone Considerations
  • Components Calculation
  • Schematic Description
  • Filter Definition
  • Gain Configuration
  • EMI Special Note

Specifications

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.003% @ F=1kHz
Equivalent Input Noise Voltage4nV/sqrt(Hz)
1/f Corner Frequency100Hz
Slew Rate4V/us
Gain Bandwidth Product12 MHz
Minimum Supply Voltage2.7V
Maximum Current Consumption (TS971)2.8mA
Maximum Current Consumption (Total)3.3mA

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended load resistor for the Panasonic WM-60A microphone?

The recommended load resistor is 2.2kΩ.

What is the sensitivity of the Panasonic WM-60A microphone?

The sensitivity is -44dB +/- 5dB (0dB=1V/Pa).

What is the purpose of the optional EMI filter in the circuit?

It cuts frequencies above 33.8MHz to manage high power RF interferences.

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