User's Guide
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Amplifier Evaluation Kit
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Overview
The LMV1091TL evaluation kit contains the following:
• LMV1091TL Demonstration Board, 551600341–001
• Microphone board
• Microphone cable
MIC 1
MIC CABLE
LMV1091TM Demo Board
MIC 2
MICROPHONE
BOARD
Figure 1. Basic Evaluation System
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Introduction
The LMV1091 demo board (Figure 2) offers the means for easy evaluation of the LMV1091 Dual input,
Far Field Noise Suppression (FFNS) Microphone Amplifier with Differential Outputs.
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General Description
The LMV1091 is a fully analog dual input, differential output, microphone array amplifier designed to
reduce background acoustic noise, while delivering superb speech clarity in voice communications
applications. The LMV1091 has two differential input microphone amplifier channels plus far-field noise
suppression (FFNS) circuitry. The LMV1091 preserves near-field wire signals within 4cm of the
microphones. While rejecting far-field acoustic noise greater than 50cm from the microphones. Up to 20dB
of far-field rejection is possible in a properly configured and using ±0.5dB matched microphones.
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Operating Conditions
•
•
•
Temperature Range -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C
Power Supply Voltage 2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V
I2C supply voltage 1.7V ≤ I2CVDD ≤ 5.5V
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Figure 2. LMV1091TL Demo Board
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LMV1091 Demo Board
The LMV1091TL demo board takes analog inputs from two microphones and performs the Far Field noise
cancellation process. It outputs an analog differential signal. This output can be connected to a recording
device, such as a personal computer sound card through its LINE IN/MIC IN input or mobile phone
through its MIC IN input, for evaluation purposes.
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Power Supply of the LMV1091 Demo Board
The LMV1091 demo board provides two possible sources for the power supply:
• Using the external supply via header J12 for VDD and GND. Header J26 needs to be in the position
shown in Figure 3.
• using a small battery placed in battery holder mounted on the PCB. See Figure 4. For a limited time,
the demo board can be operated from the board battery (CR1220 placed in the battery holder BT1). To
operate the board using a battery, J26 must be configured as shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4. Battery Power Supply
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Connecting Microphones to the LMV1091 Demo Board
The demo board can be used to connect a set of two microphones to the LMV1091 to evaluate the
performance of the LMV1091 in a customer application. To enable these microphone input connectors, the
jumpers on header J11 and J16 must be placed between pin 3–5 and pin 4–6 of both headers.
Microphones can also be connected to 3.5mm connectors J9 and J15 (see Figure 5).
For a optimal performance of the Far Field Noise Reduction system it is important to find the correct
placement of the microphones. In many applications the microphones are placed next to each other with a
distance of 1.5cm to 2.5cm between the microphones. The best noise canceling performance will occur in
systems where the far field signals comes from a source orthogonal to the plane of the microphones and
where the desired signal is close to the microphones and is located in line with the microphones as shown
in Figure 6.
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Figure 5. Orientation of Microphones and Sound Sources
FAR
NOISE
LMV1091
OPTIMIZED
SPEECH
NEAR
SPEECH
Figure 6. Orientation of Microphones and Sound Sources
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Microphone Placement in the Application
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Microphone Placement in the Application
Because the LMV1091 is a microphone array Far Field Noise Reduction solution, proper microphone
placement is critical for optimum performance. Two things need to be considered: The spacing between
the two microphones and the position of the two microphones relative to near field source.
If the spacing between the two microphones is too small, near field speech will be canceled along with the
far field noise. Conversely, if the spacing between the two microphones is large, the far field noise
reduction performance will be degraded. The optimum spacing between Mic 1 and Mic 2 is 1.5-2.5cm.
This range provides a balance of minimal near field speech loss and maximum far field noise reduction.
The microphones should be in line with the desired sound source 'near speech' and configured in an
endfire array orientation from the sound source (see Figure 7). If the 'near speech' (desired sound source)
is equidistant to the source like a broadside array (see Figure 8) the result will be a great deal of near field
speech loss.
OPTIMIZED
SPEECH
LMV1091
1.5~2.5 cm
NEAR
SPEECH
CORRECT
Figure 7. Endfire Array (Correct)
NEAR
SPEECH
OPTIMIZED
SPEECH
LMV1091
WRONG
Figure 8. Broadside Array (Incorrect)
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Pre Amp and Post Amp Gain
The Pre-amplifier gain of the LMV1091TM can be controlled using the GA0-GA3 pins. See Table 1 for
Pre-amplifier gain control.
The Post-Amp gain can be controlled using the GB0-GB2 pins. See Table 2 for Post-amplifier gain control.
Table 1. Mic Pre-Amp Gain Settings
GA3
GA2
GA1
GA0
Pre-Amplifier Gain
0
0
0
0
6dB
0
0
0
1
8dB
0
0
1
0
10dB
0
0
1
1
12dB
0
1
0
0
14dB
0
1
0
1
16dB
0
1
1
0
18dB
0
1
1
1
20dB
1
0
0
0
22dB
1
0
0
1
24dB
1
0
1
0
26dB
1
0
1
1
28dB
1
1
0
0
30dB
1
1
0
1
32dB
1
1
1
0
34dB
1
1
1
1
36dB
Table 2. Post-Amp Gain Settings
NOTE:
GB2
GB1
GB0
Pre-Amplifier Gain
0
0
0
6dB
0
0
1
9dB
0
1
0
12dB
0
1
1
15dB
1
0
0
18dB
1
0
1
18dB
1
1
0
18dB
1
1
1
18dB
The silkscreen on the LMV1091TM demo board has a '1' on the header for GA0–GA3,
GB0–GB2, MUTE1, MUTE2, MODE0, and MODE1. The '1' indicates GND pin.
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Noise Reduction Mode Settings
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Noise Reduction Mode Settings
The LMV1091TM has four mode settings: Noise Cancellation Mode, MIC 1 On with MIC 2 off, MIC 2 On
with MIC 1 off, and MIC1 and MIC2. See Table 3 for control settings.
Mic 1 and Mic 2 can be muted independently, using the Mute 1 and Mute 2 pins. See Table 4 for control
settings.
Table 3. Noise Reduction Mode Settings
Mode 1
Mode 0
Noise Reduction Mode Selection
0
0
Noise Cancellation mode
0
1
Mic 1 On
1
0
Mic 2 On
1
1
Mic 1 + Mic 2
Table 4. Noise Reduction Mute Settings
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Mute2
Mute1
Noise Reduction Mode Selection
0
0
Mic 1 and Mic 2 on
0
1
Mic 1 mute
1
0
Mic 2 mute
1
1
Mic 1 and Mic 2 mute
PCB Layout Guidelines
This section provides general practical guidelines for PCB layouts that use various power and ground
traces. Designers should note that these are only "rule-of-thumb" recommendations and the actual results
are predicated on the final layout.
11.1 Differential Signals
Keep both signals coupled by routing them closely together and keeping them of equal length. Keep all
impedances in both traces of the signal equal.
11.2 Power and Ground
Connect all ground pins together under the part forming a star point. Keep the current for the de-coupling
capacitor of the REF pin C4 and the accompanying ground pin B5 separated from the other currents.
Keep the location of the supply de-coupling capacitor close to VDD pin D5 and ground.
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Headers and Connectors of the LMV1091 Demo Board
The LMV1091 demo board provides many headers and connectors for connecting test equipment and
controlling the settings of the part, see Table 5. The function that is controlled by the jumpers on the
LMV1091 demo board is also indicated on the PCB in silk screen as shown in Figure 9 (The name in
parenthesis is as shown in the silk screen).
Table 5. Connector and Header Functions
Designator
Function or Use
J12
Power supply connector for external supply
J26
Supply select pin external (VDD) or battery (BAT)
J11, J16
J8, J10
Connection for input of electrical test signals at
pin 4+5
Low pass filter selection (LPF+, LPF-)
J26
Supply select pin external (VDD) or battery (BAT)
J27
Connects Supply to VDD pin
J1
Select for MUTE1
J2
Select for MUTE2
J3
Select for GA0
J4
Select for GA1
J5
Select for GA2
J6
Select for GA3
J7
Select for SD
J17
Select for MODE0
J18
Select for MODE1
J19
Select for GB0
J20
Select for GB1
J21
Select for GB2
J13, J14
Comment
Pin 3+4 differential input with ground at Pin 5+6
Pin 1+2 to connect to an external LPF
capacitor. Pin 2+3 select the on board LPF
capacitor C5, C14 (a minimum of 1nF is always
mounted on the board).
GND outputs (option to test for various
parameters
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Layout
Figure 9. Layout, Silk Screen
Figure 10. Layout, Top Layer
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Figure 11. Layout, Top Inner Layer
Figure 12. Layout, Bottom Inner Layer
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Bill of Materials
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Bill of Materials
Designator
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Component
Value
Tolerance
Rating
Package Type
Capacitor Ceramic
1.0μF
10%
16V
0603
Capacitor Ceramic
10000pF
10%
50V
0603
C3, C4, C7, C8, C9 Capacitor Ceramic
0.47pF
10%
16V
0603
C5A, C14A
Capacitor Ceramic
4.7nF
10%
100V
0603
C13
Capacitor Ceramic
0.1μF
10%
16V
0603
C11
No Load
C12
Capacitor Tantalum
R1, R2, R4, R5
Resistor
J12, J13, J14, J27
Connector Header Brkway .100
02POS STR
J11, J16
Connector Header Brkway .100
06POS VERT
J9, J15, J28
5 Pole Headphone conn jack stereo
3.5mm horizontal
GND
Ground hook jumper 5mm high
mount
BT1
Battery holder CR1220, 1 cell 12mm
J1_SH, J2_SH,
J3_SH, J4_SH,
J5_SH, J6_SH,
J7_SH, J11a_SH,
J11b_SH,
J16a_SH,
J16b_SH, J17_SH,
J18_SH, J19_SH,
J20_SH, J21_SH,
J26_SH
Jumper Shunt 0.100” 30μin Au
(no handle)
J1, J2, J3, J4, J5,
J6, J7, J18, J19,
J20, J21, J26
Connector Header Brkway .100
03POS STR
U1
LMV1091
C15, C16
C2
No Load
100μF
10%
10V
Case C
1.1k
1%
1/10W
0603
Revision History
Rev
Date
1.0
11/12/09
Description
Initial release.
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