AKU340
Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
Data Sheet
DS26-1.03
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Datasheet
AKU340
LGA, bottom port, metal lid
1.03
10 October 2014
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Data Sheet
AKU340
Bottom Port, Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
AKU340
Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
Data Sheet
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AKU340
Analog, HD Voice Silicon MEMS Microphone
General Description
The AKU340 is an HD Voice quality, bottom
port, analog output silicon MEMS IC
microphone. It is an integrated circuit (IC)
consisting of a MEMS acoustic sensor, a pre-
amplifier, charge pump, and supporting
circuitry in a spacing saving package footprint
of 2.5 x 3.35 x 1.00 mm.
Designed specifically to meet the demanding
requirements of mobile handset OEMs, the
AKU340 offers excellent acoustic performance
with 62dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and tight
sensitivity matching of just +/-2dB between
microphones. It also offers a flat wideband
frequency response, with less than 3dB
variations from 60Hz to 12.5kHz, delivering
uniform audio capture across a broad audio
spectrum. The AKU340 metal lid package is
immune to RF and Electromagnetic (EM)
interferences, allowing for easy integration into
wireless devices.
Key Features
Bottom port, Analog output
Omni-directional microphone
High SNR: 62 dB
Tight sensitivity tolerance: -38 dB +/- 2 dB
Matched microphones in frequency and
phase response for array applications
Flat frequency response: +/- 3dB 60Hz
12.5kHz
Package immune to RF/EM interference
Lead-free, surface-mountable and RoHS2
compliant
Halogen-free in accordance with
IEC61249-2-21
Thin profile, SMT packaging
Industry-standard, small form factor
package of: 2.5 x 3.35 x 1.00 mm
Typical Applications
Smartphones & Mobile handsets
Tablet computers
Speaker phones
Digital still/video cameras
Bluetooth & wired headsets
Portable media players
IC / digital voice recorders
Gaming consoles / controllers
Voice activated entertainments systems
and remote controllers
Smart-home sensor hubs / clusters, and
IoTS acoustic sensor nodes
Microphone arrays multi-mic applications
and noise cancellation algorithms which
benefit from microphones with tightly
matched sensitivity and phase
Other small, thin consumer electronic
devices using more than one microphone
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Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
Data Sheet
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Index of Contents
1. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ........................................................................................................... 4
2. STANDARD OPERATING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................ 4
3. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 4
4. DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Typical Frequency Response
4.2 IDD vs. VDD
4.3 Sensitivity vs. VDD
4.4 Total Harmonic Distortion
5. PACKAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 6
6. PIN-OUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................. 7
6.1 Pin Out
6.2 Schematic
7. MANUFACTURING NOTES ................................................................................................................ 8-10
7.1 Solder Reflow
7.2 Part Handling
7.3 PCB Land Pattern & Stencil Pattern
8. RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
9. PART MARKING INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 11
10. PACKAGING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 12
11. ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 12
12. REFERENCE MATERIALS ............................................................................................................. 13-14
12.1 Application Notes
12.2 Theory of Operation
12.3 Measurement Guidelines
12.4 Glossary of Terms
13. DOCUMENT REVISIONS ..................................................................................................................... 14
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Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
Data Sheet
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1. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage, VDD to GND 5.5V
ESD Tolerance
Human Body Model 2000V
Machine Model 200V
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 105°C
2. STANDARD OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature Range @ 2V -40°C to 85°C
Supply Voltage (VDD) 1.6V to 3.6V
3. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted, test conditions are:
VDD = 2.0V Ta = 25°C RH = 50%
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Directivity
Omni-directional
Low Frequency -3dB
60
Hz
Upper Frequency +3dB
12.5
kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio
(SNR)
fin = 1kHz, A-weighted, 20Hz-
10kHz, 0dB gain
62
dB
Sensitivity1
1kHz, 94dB SPL
-40
-38
-36
dBV/Pa
Total Harmonic Distortion
(THD)1
@ 94dB SPL, fin = 1 kHz
0.5
%
@ 114dB SPL, fin = 1 kHz
5
Power Supply Rejection
Ratio (PSRR)
100mVpp, f = 217Hz
60
dB
Current Consumption1
No load
300
A
Output Impedance
150
Sensitivity loss across
voltage
Change in sensitivity over 3.6V
to 1.65V
0
dB
Polarity
Increasing sound pressure
Increasing output voltage
Note 1: Parameter 100% tested
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Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
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4. DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 Frequency Response
(Measured frequency response
normalized to 1kHz)
4.2 IDD vs. VDD
(Measured current consumption relative to
supply voltage)
4.3 Sensitivity vs. VDD
(Measured sensitivity changes relative to
supply voltage)
4.4 Total Harmonic Distortion
(Measured THD relative to speaker
output pressure level)
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5. PACKAGE
Bottom View Top View Side View
Item
Dimension
Tolerance
Units
Length (L)
3.35
± 0.10
mm
Width (W)
2.50
± 0.10
mm
Height (H)
1.00
± 0.10
mm
Acoustic Port (AP)
0.35
± 0.05
mm
Planarity
Top/Bottom
± 0.05
mm
All dimensions in mm
Tolerance ± 0.05mm unless otherwise specified
1
5
4
2
3
1
5
4
3
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6. PIN-OUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
6.1 Pin-Out
(As viewed from bottom of package)
Note 1: Pins 4 & 5 can be connected to improve reflow
manufacturability, but are not necessary. If used, Pins 4
& 5 should be tied to GROUND.
6.2 Typical Application Schematic
Pin
Name
Function
1
VOUT
Analog output voltage
2
GND
Ground
3
VDD
Power supply voltage for microphone
4
NC1
No Connect
5
NC1
No Connect
2.0 V
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7. MANUFACTURING NOTES
7.1. Solder Reflow
Typical solder reflow profile
Average ramp-up rate
max. 3°C/s
Time ts between Tsmin (150°C) and Tsmax (200°C)
60s 120s
Time tL above liquidous temperature TL (217°C)
60s 90s
Peak temperature TP
max. 260°C
Time tP at TP
max. 20s
Average ramp-down rate
max. 6°C/s
Note: It is recommended to fine-tune the reflow process to optimize for variations in materials,
environment, handling, PCB board size and thickness, etc.
Please refer to AN60-Handling, Soldering, and Mounting Instructions for more detailed information
and precautions.
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7.2. Microphone Handling
Although the microphone may not appear damaged immediately due to inappropriate
handling, there can be long term effects that affect the lifetime of the component.
Rule of thumb: The microphone is an artificial ear so treat it like your own ear.
Do not blow air into the acoustic port of the microphone for any reason. Do not subject it
to pressurized air
- e.g. when cleaning the board or other components on the same board
Do not apply vacuum to the acoustic port of the microphone
Do not insert liquids
- If populated circuit boards are washed, the microphone must be protected
Do not insert dust
- The production facilities must be clean
- e.g. if PCB routing/sawing is done close to the microphone after SMT assembly and
reflow
Do not insert any objects
- If assembly or rework is done manually, care must be taken that the tools cannot
enter the mic sound port
- It is best to choose tool size so that it does not fit through the sound port of the
microphone
Do not cover the acoustic port with tape when heating during assembly or reflow
Do not apply extreme mechanical stresses on the microphone, including mechanical
shocks above 10kG or compression of the microphone package.
After a bottom port microphone has been assembled on a circuit board, protect the
sound port (now on the other side of the board) from dust, liquids, and other foreign
materials as well as any tools and pressurized air.
ESD Handling Procedures
Follow CMOS handling procedures with Akustica MEMS microphones. Handle the
microphone with proper workplace grounding to include wrist straps and ionized
airflow over open trays and reels of microphones. Do not hot-swap/hot-plug during
testing. Device pins have ESD ratings of 2kV/200V for HBM/MM respectively.
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Analog Silicon MEMS Microphone
Data Sheet
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7.3 PCB Land Pattern & Stencil Pattern
PCB Land Pattern Layout Suggested Solder Paste
Stencil Pattern Layout
Note: Stencil printer settings will likely require minor optimizations when transferring this stencil
pattern to a high volume production printer.
Please refer to AN60-Handling, Soldering, and Mounting Instructions for more detailed information
and precautions.
1
5
4
2
3
Acoustic port (PCB must be drilled here)
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8. RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
The microphone sensitivity after stress must deviate by no more than 3dB from the initial value.
Test
Test Condition
1
Cold Temp Operation
Temperature = -40°C, 1000 hours (with bias)
2
Hot Temp Operation
Temperature = 105°C, 1000 hours (with bias)
3
Humidity Operation
Temperature = 85°C, RH = 85%, 1000 hours (with bias)
4
Cold Temp Storage
Temperature = -40°C, 1000 hours (without bias)
5
Hot Temp Storage
Temperature = 105°C, 1000 hours (without bias)
6
Humidity Storage
Temperature = 85°C, RH = 85%, 1000 hours (without bias)
7
Thermal Cycle
100 Cycles, -40°C to +125°C, 15min soaks, <30sec ramps
8
Vibration
Sinusoidal Vibration, 20-2000Hz, 4min sweeps, 16min along each of
3 axis, amplitude 3 limits of 20G and 0.06”
9
Mechanical Shock
10,000G shocks, 5 impacts along each of 6 axes
10
Drop Test
Using 150gm aluminum fixture, 3 drops along each of 6 axes (total 18
drops) from 1.5m height onto concrete drop surface.
11
ESD (HBM)
+/-2000V, 1 discharge for each polarity, 11 pin combinations, 22 total
discharges per microphone
12
ESD (MM)
+/- 200V, 1 discharge for each polarity, 11 pin combinations, 22 total
discharges per microphone
13
ESD
+/- 8kV, contact discharge to lid with DUT grounded
14
Moisture Sensitivity
Level
24 hour bake at 125°C, followed by 168 hours at 85°C, 85%RH,
followed by 3 passes solder reflow (MSL Level 1)
9. PART MARKING INFORMATION
Line 1: A340X (A = Akustica, Part Code = 340, X = Assembly
Facility)
Line 2: WWYLL (WW = Work Week, Y = Year, LL= Lot
Number Processed During Work Week)
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10. PACKAGING INFORMATION
10.1 Tape Specification
Notes:
1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance +/-0.2
2. Camber in compliance with EIA-481
3. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket
hole
4. Ao and Bo are calculated on a plane at a distance “R” above the bottom of the pocket
10.2 Component Orientation
5.
Ao = 3.83
Bo = 2.98
Ko = 1.20
Pin 1
Location
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11. ORDERING INFORMATION
Part
Name
Order Number1
Part Code
Package
Shipping
Method
Standard
Quantity
AKU340
02730A3401
02730A3400
A340
LGA
13” Reel
5,900
Note 1: Please contact Akustica to determine the appropriate order number when placing an order.
12. REFERENCE MATERIALS
12. 1 Application Notes
AN60 - Handling, Soldering, and Mounting Instructions
AN48 - AKU340 Coupon Board App Note
12.2 Theory of Operation
The AKU340 analog output microphone is a
condenser microphone which has a structure
consisting of a diaphragm (1) and a backplate (3),
separated by an air gap (2), forming a parallel
plate capacitor as shown. The nominal capacitance
of the microphone can be determined by C= εA/d
where:
ε = the permittivity of free space
A = area of the diaphragm
d = airgap spacing
Sound pressure impinges on the diaphragm. The deflection of the diaphragm in response to
sound causes the capacitance to vary. The variable capacitance is converted into an analog
voltage signal which is amplified by the on-chip output amplifier.
12.3 Measurement Information
Measuring Signal to Noise Ratio
The Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) is the ratio of the output due to a 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL input signal
to the Noise Floor of the microphone. It is measured at the output of the on-chip output
amplifier. To measure the noise floor, the microphone is placed in a sound isolation box. The
power spectral density (PSD) is measured and A-weighted. The A-weighted PSD is integrated
over the audio band. The square root of the integrated value is the output Noise Floor of the
microphone. Both the SNR and Noise Floor are usually quoted in dB.
12.4 Glossary of Terms
(1) Diaphragm
(3) Backplate
(2) Airgap
d
(1) Diaphragm
(3) Backplate
(2) Airgap
d
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A-weighting: The A-weighting filter is designed to approximate the variation in human ear
sensitivity over the audio band at low sound pressure levels and is used to improve the
correlation of a measured device noise level to the noise level perceived by the human ear.
dB (Decibel): A decibel (dB) is ten times the logarithm of a power ratio of two quantities. For
linear quantities such as pressure and voltage, the decibel level is calculated using the formula
dB = 20*log(Value1/Value2). Value1 is usually a measured quantity and Value2 is usually a
standard reference quantity that is measurement dependent. In order to calibrate a specification
given in dB, you must know the reference value.
Frequency Response: The frequency response indicates the sensitivity of the microphone over
a given frequency range.
12.4 Glossary of Terms (cont.)
Sound Pressure Level (SPL): The sound pressure level is an expression of loudness in dB SPL.
The reference value is 20 µParms which is the lower threshold of hearing of a healthy human ear
at 1 kHz. A sound pressure of 1 Parms corresponds to a sound pressure level of 94 dB SPL. As
a reference, the sound pressure level of a noisy office environment would be roughly 75 dB
SPL.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR): The PSRR supplies a quantitative measurement of how
ripples in the power supply voltage affect the output voltage of a component. It is calculated as
the ratio of the power supply voltage change to the output voltage change of the component.
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13. DOCUMENT REVISIONS
Rev. No
Description of modification/changes
Date
1.0
Updated for final. Released 1.0
30-Apr-13
1.01
Updated order numbers for new order code system, RoHS
compliance to RoHS2. Added pin identification numbers
15-Oct-13
1.02
Edited cover page. Reformatted the part description / general
description page (pg. 2). Updated AN60 footnote in section 7.
10-Feb-14
1.03
Updated headers
10-Oct-14
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