AAP600 - New High Performance Electret Condenser Microphone (ECM) Pre-Amplifiers for Automotive High Performance Audio Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, January 12, 2010 – ASIC Advantage, Inc. announces its first amplifier product for the Automotive audio market, the AAP600 ECM Pre-Amplifier.  This product is derived from a designed product for the recent exclusive use of Plantronics, Inc. of Santa Cruz, CA for high end audio headset microphone applications; the AAP600 is now available for general sale to the audio microphone marketplace, targeted at automotive applications.  The performance of this Pre-Amplifier is such that it enables design of enhanced end system products, due to its high gain option, ultra-low noise and other high performance features. 

The AAP600 ECM Pre-Amplifier provides a number of performance advantages over prior ECM Pre-Amplifier products.  Key features include ultra low input capacitance (1pF typical) and ultra low equivalent input noise (1.8 µV RMS, A-Weighted, with the microphone capacitor short circuited).  Targeted for the automotive market, the AAP600 accepts a VDD range of 7.2V to 12V and has an output operating voltage of 3.45V typical.  Additionally, the Pre-Amplifier sports a high pass filter.  Other key features include THD performance below 1% maximum, output impedance of 25Ω typical, with exceptionally high tolerance to RF interference and ESD tolerance (8kV).

The AAP600 is offered with a single high gain option of 32dB.  Packaging is bumped chip scale SMD configuration, with a size of 1.09mm x 1.12mm and an overall thickness of 350µm (including solder bumps).  Optimum for 3mm microphones, the die is RoHS compliant, with lead free solder pads of 118µm diameter.  Packing styles available are 2” x 2” Waffle Pack with 400 units per pack, or Tape and Reel with 3500 units/reel. 

Pricing for a Tape and Reel quantity of 3.5k pieces is $0.46, with lower pricing available for high volume production.  For samples, please contact your local representative where available, or in the absence of such contact the factory at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The AAP600 is one of an extensive, feature varied list of Mixed Signal ICs available from ASIC Advantage.  We recommend you consult the factory or your local representative for a copy of ASIC Advantage’s new 2009-2010 Mixed-Signal IC Short Form for the most comprehensive list of Controllers and other complimentary products available from ASIC Advantage, as well as information regarding new offerings coming through 2010.  Discover more regarding ASIC Advantage standard products and custom design capabilities by visiting us on the web at http://www.asicadvantage.com.

Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including the performance, ruggedness and suitability of products for specific applications, may be deemed as forward looking statements.  Various factors could cause the results to be different than stated or implied by these forward looking statements. As ASIC Advantage is a privately owned company, ASIC Advantage, Incorporated has no obligation to publicly communicate the results of any revisions to these forward looking statements. 

About ASIC Advantage, Inc.

AAI is a privately owned, fabless semiconductor company that designs and manufactures mixed-signal ICs. In business since 1999, AAI has enjoyed substantial growth for over half a decade.  ASIC Advantage’s custom business covers the Automotive, Portable Audio, Power Management, Aerospace and Satellite markets.  ASIC Advantage is also extending its portfolio with a broader range of standard products in Power Management, LED Lighting, Portable Electronics, Sensors and Instrumentation, Motor Controls, Medical, and Radiation Tolerant products.  ASIC Advantage is known for its technical innovation, with the highest levels of quality and reliability.

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