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ADMP421:  iMEMS® Microphone Omni Directional Microphone with Bottom Port and Digital Output

Product Details

The ADMP421 is a low cost, low power, digital output bottom ported omni-directional MEMs microphone. The ADM421 consists of a MEMs microphone element, an output amplifier and a 4th order sigma delta modulator. The digital interface allows for the PDM (Pulse Density Modulated) output of two microphones to be time multiplexed on a single data line using a single clock.

The ADMP421 has a high SNR and a high sensitivity making it an excellent choice for far field applications. The ADMP421 has a flat wideband frequency response resulting in natural soundwith high intelligibility. Low current consumption and a sleep mode enable long battery life for portable applications. The ADMP421 complies with the TIA-920 Telecommunications Telephone Terminal Equipment Transmission Requirements for Wideband Digital Wireline Telephones standard.

The ADMP421 will be available in a very thin 3 mm × 4 mm × 1 mm surface mount package. It is reflow solder compatible with no sensitivity degradation. It is halide-free.


Applications
  • Smartphones and features phones
  • Digital video cameras
  • Bluetooth Headsets
  • Video Phones
  • Teleconferencing systems

FEATURES and BENEFITS

  • Small and thin 3 mm × 4 mm × 1 mm surface mount package
  • High SNR 61 dBA
  • High Sensitivity -26 dBFS
  • Flat Frequency Response from 100 to 15 kHz
  • Low Current Consumption < 650 μAmps
  • High PSRR of 80 dBFS
  • 4th Order Sigma Delta Modulator
  • Digital PDM output
  • Compatible with Sn/Pb and Pb-free solder processes
  • RoHS/WEEE compliant

ADMP421 Functional Block Diagram

Similar Products

Analog Devices has a selection of MEMS microphones with different interfaces, performance levels, and package sizes.

  • Consider ADMP401: Omnidirectional Microphone with Bottom Port and Analog Output
  • Consider ADMP404: Omnidirectional Microphone with Bottom Port and Analog Output
  • Consider ADMP405: Omnidirectional Microphone with Bottom Port and Analog Output
  • Consider ADMP441: Omnidirectional Microphone with Bottom Port and I2S Digital Output
  • Consider ADMP504: UltraLow Noise Microphone with Bottom Port and Analog Output
  • Consider ADMP521: Ultra-Low Noise Microphone with Bottom Port and PDM Digital Output

Documentation

Title Content Type File Type
ADMP421: Omnidirectional Microphone with Bottom Port and Digital Output Data Sheet  (Rev D, 11/2011) (pdf, 166 kB) Data Sheets PDF
AN-1140: Microphone Array Beamforming  (pdf, 198 kB) Application Notes PDF
AN-1124: Recommendations for Sealing Analog Devices, Inc., Bottom-Port MEMS Microphones from Dust and Liquid Ingress  (pdf, 111 kB) Application Notes PDF
AN-1112: Microphone Specifications Explained  (PDF, 139 kB) Application Notes PDF
AN-1068: Reflow Soldering of the MEMS Microphone  (pdf, 119 kB) Application Notes PDF
AN-1003: Recommendations for Mounting and Connecting Analog Devices, Inc., Bottom-Ported MEMS Microphones  (pdf, 118 kB) Application Notes PDF
CN-0078: iMEMS Digital Microphone Simplifies the Interface to a SigmaDSP Audio Codec  (pdf) Circuit Note PDF
Introducing iMEMS® Microphones
This video compares the ADMP401 Analog MEMS and the ADMP421 Digital MEMS with a BK Type 4939 Measurement microphone. High performance and reliability with 61dB A-weighted SNR and flat frequency response from 100Hz to > 12kHz.
Videos HTML
UG-183: Evaluation Board User Guide for ADMP421  (pdf, 81 kB)
EVAL-ADMP421Z-FLEX: Bottom-Ported Digital Output MEMS Microphone Evaluation Board
User Guides PDF
UG-118: EVAL-ADMP421Z Bottom Port Digital Output MEMS Microphone Evaluation Board User Guide  (pdf, 59 kB) User Guides PDF
MS-2275: Common Inter-IC Digital Interfaces for Audio Data Transfer  (pdf, 106 kB)
by Jerad Lewis, Applications Engineer, MEMS Microphone Group, Analog Devices, Inc.
Technical Articles PDF
A History of Consumer Microphones:  (pdf, 9034 kB)
The Electret Condenser Microphone Meets Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (Accoustics Today, April 2009)
Technical Articles PDF
Industrial ICs
Industrial ICs Solutions Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 8
Solutions Bulletins HTML
RAQs index Rarely Asked Questions HTML
Could software be used to eliminate competitor mics’ response peaks? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Is a microphone with -37 dBV sensitivity better than a microphone with -42 dBV (lower) sensitivity? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Why not design a mic with the highest sensitivity? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Due to open package, are there problems with humidity (condensation) when cooling down/heating up the device? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Can ADI MEMS mics be soldered to a flex PCB? FAQs/RAQs HTML
What is the recommended thickness of the PCB for the ADI MEMS mics? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Could direct soldering to a PCB cause vibration pickup by the mic? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Can digital microphone PDM output be interfaced with I²S directly? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Is -26 dBFS digital mic sensitivity higher than -42 dBV analog mic sensitivity? FAQs/RAQs HTML
Glossary of EE Terms Glossary HTML

Design Tools,Models,Drivers & Software

Title Content Type File Type
Microphone Beamforming Simulation Tool (32-bit)  (zip)
Software tool for simulating the response of microphone beamforming arrays.
Design Tool ZIP
Microphone Beamforming Simulation Tool (64-bit)  (zip)
Software tool for simulating the response of microphone beamforming arrays.
Design Tool ZIP
ADMP421 IBIS model  (ibs)
IBIS model for ADMP421 simulation
IBIS Models IBS

Evaluation Kits & Symbols & Footprints

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Symbols and Footprints— Analog Devices offers Symbols & Footprints which are compatible with a large set of today’s CAD systems for broader and easier support.

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Recommended Audio Codecs for the ADMP421

  • For a low power SigmaDSP codec with headphone driver and PLL, we recommend the ADAU1761.
  • For a low power SigmaDSP codec with mono speaker driver and PLL, we recommend the ADAU1781.
  • For a low power, 24-bit audio codec with headphone driver and PLL, we recommend the ADAU1361.
  • For a low power, 24-bit audio codec with a fixed-function tunable signal processor, we recommend the ADAU1381.
  • For a low power, multi-channel, 24-bit audio codec in a wafer level chip scale package, we recommend the ADAU1373.
Recommended Power Solutions
  • For selecting voltage regulator products, use ADIsimPower.

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ADMP421 Model Options
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The USA list pricing shown is for BUDGETARY USE ONLY, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit for the stated volume), and is subject to change. International prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates. For volume-specific price or delivery quotes, please contact your local Analog Devices, Inc. sales office or authorized distributor. Pricing displayed for Evaluation Boards and Kits is based on 1-piece pricing.

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EVAL-ADMP421Z-FLEX Status: Production Evaluation Board $90.00 Yes -
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EVAL-ADMP421Z Status: Production Evaluation Board $70.00 Yes -

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