18151628. OFFSET REDUCTION FOR SILICON MICROPHONES simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
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OFFSET REDUCTION FOR SILICON MICROPHONES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Benno Muehlbacher of Villach-St. Magdalen (AT)
Michael Reinhold of Erlangen (DE)
Juergen Roeber of Stegaurach (DE)
Andreas Wiesbauer of Pörtschach a. W. (AT)
OFFSET REDUCTION FOR SILICON MICROPHONES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18151628 titled 'OFFSET REDUCTION FOR SILICON MICROPHONES
The abstract describes a microphone with various circuits for bias voltage reception, offset reduction, signal amplification, and capacitor coupling.
- The microphone includes a first resistor circuit for receiving a bias voltage.
- An offset reduction circuit is coupled to the first resistor circuit.
- A second resistor circuit is connected to the offset reduction circuit.
- An amplifier is linked to the second resistor circuit to receive an input signal and produce an output signal.
- A capacitor circuit is attached to the amplifier, the offset reduction circuit, and the second resistor circuit.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various audio recording devices such as microphones, headsets, and audio interfaces. - It can also be implemented in communication systems, voice recognition devices, and sound reinforcement systems.
Problems Solved: - Helps in reducing offset errors in microphone signals. - Improves the overall performance and accuracy of audio recording equipment.
Benefits: - Enhanced signal quality and reduced noise interference. - Improved accuracy in capturing audio signals. - Increased reliability and consistency in audio recording.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Microphone Technology for High-Quality Audio Recording This technology can be utilized in professional recording studios, live sound setups, broadcast stations, and consumer electronics for high-fidelity audio capture.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the offset reduction circuit improve the performance of the microphone? 2. What are the advantages of using a capacitor circuit in conjunction with the amplifier in this microphone design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A microphone includes a first resistor circuit for receiving a bias voltage; an offset reduction circuit coupled to the first resistor circuit; a second resistor circuit coupled to the offset reduction circuit; an amplifier coupled to the second resistor circuit configured for receiving an input signal and generating an output signal; and a capacitor circuit coupled to the amplifier, the offset reduction circuit, and the second resistor circuit.
