Date: 18/08/2009

austriamicrosystems' MEMS microphone analog IC records 1billion shipments

austriamicrosystems has sold 1 billion MEMS analog ICs for use in digital semiconductor microphones. This MEMS analog IC is used in Knowles Sisonic microphone, which is of solid state and surface mount type. The advantages of this microphone are, they eliminate GSM/TDMA burst noise and provide wide-band RF noise suppression. These Microphones are extremely thin and occupy a space of only 8.5 squre mm. Also these microphones can be integrated with a patented software from Knowles to provides precisely customized sound.

"We are proud to be associated with a company that has been so successful in introducing this leading technology. It is our objective to continually support Knowles with compelling solutions to reduce costs and improve performance of the integrated preamplifier and modulator circuits," stated Franz Faschinger, Senior Vice President at austriamicrosystems.

"Finding the right IC was an important element to the success of the SiSonic MEMS microphone. austriamicrosystems was one of the few semiconductor suppliers who were able to meet our demanding requirements," stated Mike Adell, General Manager of Knowles Acoustics. "With unique capabilities, depth, and reliability, we believe our relationship with austriamicrosystems will allow us to extend our leadership position in MEMS microphone technology for years to come."