19-0764; Rev 0; 3/07
Microphone Amplifier with AGC and
Low-Noise Microphone Bias
MAX9814
General Description
Features
The MAX9814 is a low-cost, high-quality microphone
amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC) and low-
noise microphone bias. The device features a low-noise
preamplifier, variable gain amplifier (VGA), output
amplifier, microphone-bias-voltage generator and AGC
control circuitry.
o Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
o Three Gain Settings (40dB, 50dB, 60dB)
o Programmable Attack Time
o Programmable Attack and Release Ratio
o 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Range
o Low Input-Referred Noise Density of 30nV/√Hz
o Low THD: 0.04% (typ)
The low-noise preamplifier has a fixed 12dB gain, while
the VGA gain automatically adjusts from 20dB to 0dB,
depending on the output voltage and the AGC thresh-
old. The output amplifier offers selectable gains of 8dB,
18dB, and 28dB. With no compression, the cascade of
the amplifiers results in an overall gain of 40dB, 50dB,
or 60dB. A trilevel digital input programs the output
amplifier gain. An external resistive divider controls the
AGC threshold and a single capacitor programs the
attack/release times. A trilevel digital input programs
the ratio of attack-to-release time. The hold time of the
AGC is fixed at 30ms. The low-noise microphone-bias-
voltage generator can bias most electret microphones.
o Low-Power Shutdown Mode
o Internal Low-Noise Microphone Bias, 2V
o Available in the Space-Saving 12-Bump UCSP
(1.5mm x 2mm) and 14-Pin TDFN (3mm x 3mm)
Packages
o -40°C to +85°C Extended Temperature Range
The MAX9814 is available in the space-saving 12-bump
UCSP™ (1.5mm x 2mm) and 14-pin TDFN packages.
This device is specified over the -40°C to +85°C
extended temperature range.
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE
Applications
MAX9814EBC+T -40°C to +85°C 12 UCSP-12
MAX9814ETD+T -40°C to +85°C 14 TDFN-14
+Denotes a lead-free package.
B12-3
Digital Still Cameras
Digital Video Cameras
PDAs
Two-Way Communicators
T1433-2
High-Quality Portable
Recorders
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
IP Phones/Telephone
Conferencing
Bluetooth Headsets
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Entertainment Systems
(e.g., Karaoke)
Simplified Block Diagram
2.7V TO 5.5V
V
DD
SHDN
MICBIAS
LOW-NOISE
REFERENCE
MAX9814
AGC
R
MICBIAS
C
OUT
C
IN
GAIN
+8/+18/
+28dB
MICIN
OUT
LNA
+12dB
VGA
+20dB/0dB
GND
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