EK-23029-000

Microphones Overview

The Knowles EK-23029-000 is an analog electret condenser microphone featuring omnidirectional sound capture. It operates within a frequency range of 1 kHz to 5.2 kHz and delivers a sensitivity of -50 dBA. The device requires a supply voltage between 0.9 V and 10 V, with a typical operating current of 50 uA. It utilizes solder pad termination for surface mount integration. The physical dimensions are 5.56 mm in length, 3.98 mm in width, and 2.21 mm in depth.

Microphones Feature Summary

• Omnidirectional acoustic design for uniform sound pickup
• Analog output signal generation
• Surface mount solder pad termination

Microphones Applications

• Voice recognition systems
• Consumer audio recording devices
• Telecommunication handsets

Microphones Procurement Notes

Verify the specific revision status as some sources indicate this part may be obsolete. Confirm that the analog output specification aligns with your circuit interface requirements. Ensure the operating voltage range of 0.9 V to 10 V is compatible with your system power rails before finalizing procurement.

Microphones Selection Notes

Select this component when an omnidirectional response is required for general voice capture applications. The wide supply voltage tolerance allows flexibility in power design. Consider the small form factor for space-constrained portable electronics. Verify compatibility with analog-to-digital converter input stages due to the analog output nature.

Microphones Part Context

This model belongs to the EK series of electret condenser microphones manufactured by Knowles. These components are designed for compact audio sensing applications requiring reliable analog signal output. The series typically offers various sensitivity options and package configurations to suit different embedded audio needs.

Microphones Replacement Considerations

The EK-23024-C04 is a related variant within the same series but features different sensitivity specifications (-53 dBA). Verify if the sensitivity difference impacts your application performance before substituting.