Knowles Introduces Analog MEMS Microphone with 70 dB SNR for Voice and ANC Applications

Knowles continues to expand its audio input technology product portfolio, as voice increasingly becomes the primary user interface for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and hearable applications. The company announced its new SPM0687LR5H-1 analog MEMS microphone with 70 dB Signal-to-Noise (SNR), for far-field connected audio solutions, such as voice recognition, and active noise cancelling (ANC) headphone applications.

German company Bragi anticipated the announcement of Apple’s headphone-jack free iPhone 7 with an announcement of its own. While some audio companies are targeting Lightning connectivity and the benefits of direct digital connection, Bragi decided to make the best use of its technology already developed for The Dash true wireless earbuds to create a new simpler model - The Headphone - focusing on compatibility with any Bluetooth device… including the iPhone.

Knowles completed the acquisition of Audience, following an updated offer for a mix of cash and shares of Knowles common stock. The acquisition and merger of the two companies was already approved by Korean regulators and should enable the world leader in MEMS devices and transducers for mobile devices to access Audience’s advanced voice and audio processing technologies.