Knowles has been granted a patent for a microphone device with an interface circuit that manages sensitivity differences in environmental stimuli detection. The circuit balances multiple electrical signals to produce a more accurate output. This innovation improves microphone performance and signal quality. GlobalData’s report on Knowles gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Balanced microphone device for managing sensitivity differences
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11889252B2) discloses a microphone device with a unique sensor configuration and interface circuit. The sensor includes transduction elements that produce electrical signals 180 degrees out of phase, each with a different sensitivity to detected stimuli. An interface circuit with a bias voltage generator, amplifier circuit, and compensation circuit balances the difference in signal amplitudes. The compensation circuit includes a signal balancing amplifier to equalize sensitivity in the electrical signals produced by the sensor, ensuring accurate sound capture.
Furthermore, the patent also covers an interface circuit for sensors with transduction elements producing out-of-phase electrical signals. The interface circuit includes a bias voltage generator, amplifier circuit, and compensation circuit to balance signal amplitudes. The compensation circuit, which includes a signal balancing amplifier and a proportional integrating controller, detects and corrects any asymmetries in the differential output signal produced by the amplifier circuit. The interface circuit is designed to be part of a microphone device, with the sensor housed in a structure with a port for receiving stimuli. Additionally, the patent covers methods for producing and applying DC bias voltages to the sensor, detecting stimuli, producing a differential output signal, and applying a balance signal to the sensor to ensure accurate signal processing and sound capture.
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