T5818
Bottom Port PDM Digital Output Multi-Mode Microphone
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The T5818 is a multi-mode, low noise digital MEMS
microphone in a small package. The T5818 consists of a
MEMS microphone element and an impedance converter
amplifier followed by a fourth-order Σ-Δ modulator. The digital
interface allows the pulse density modulated (PDM) output of
two microphones to be time multiplexed on a single data line
using a single clock.
The T5818 has multiple modes of operation: High Quality,
Low-Power (AlwaysOn), and Sleep. The T5818 has high SNR in
all operational modes. It has 135 dB SPL AOP in High Quality
Mode and 120 dB SPL AOP in Low-Power mode.
The T5818 is available in a standard 3.5 × 2.65 × 0.98 mm
surface-mount package. It is reflow solder compatible with
no sensitivity degradation.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
SPEC
HIGH QUALITY MODE
LOW-POWER MODE
Sensitivity
SNR
Current
AOP
Clock
−41 dB FS ±1 dB
66 dBA
590 µA
135 dB SPL
2.0 MHz to 3.3 MHz
−26 dB FS ±1 dB
63 dBA
220 µA
120 dB SPL
400 kHz to 800 kHz
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3.5 × 2.65 × 0.98 mm surface-mount package
Extended frequency response from 40 Hz to >20 kHz
Sleep Mode: 9 µA
Fourth-order Σ-Δ modulator
Digital pulse density modulation (PDM) output
Compatible with Sn/Pb and Pb-free solder processes
RoHS/WEEE compliant
PART
PDM
MODULATOR
CLK
MMICT5818-00-012
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGING
−40°C to +85°C
13” Tape and Reel
DATA
CHANNEL
SELECT
SELECT
VDD
GND
POWER
MANAGEMENT
Smartphones
Microphone Arrays
Tablet Computers
Cameras
ORDERING INFORMATION
T5818
ICS-51360
ADC
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TDK, Inc. reserves the right to change the detail
specifications as may be required to permit
improvements in the design of its products.
TDK Corporation
1745 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 U.S.A
+1(408) 988–7339
www.tdk.com
Document Number: DS-000270
Revision: 1.2
Release Date: 3/30/2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Applications ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Ordering Information ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 1. Acoustical/Electrical Characteristics – General .............................................................................................................. 4
Table 2. Acoustical/Electrical Characteristics – High Quality Mode ........................................................................................... 4
Table 3. Acoustical/Electrical Characteristics – Low-Power Mode .............................................................................................. 5
Table 4. Digital Input/Output Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 5
Table 5. PDM Digital Input/Output .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Timing Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 6. Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................................................................................................... 7
ESD Caution ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Soldering Profile........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 7. Recommended Soldering Profile .................................................................................................................................... 8
Pin Configurations And Function Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 8. Pin Function Descriptions............................................................................................................................................... 9
Typical Performance Characteristics ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Theory Of Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
PDM Data Format ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 9. T5818 Channel Setting ................................................................................................................................................. 12
PDM Microphone Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Applications Information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Low-Power Mode....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Dynamic Range Considerations ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting PDM Microphones .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Start-Up Time ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Supporting Documents ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Application Notes – General ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
PCB Design And Land Pattern Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 18
PCB Material And Thickness ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Pick And Place Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Reflow Solder ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
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Board Wash................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Outline Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Ordering Guide .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Compliance Declaration Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
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SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1. ACOUSTICAL/ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – GENERAL
TA = 25°C, VDD = 1.8 V to 3.3 V, SCK = 2.4 MHz, CLOAD = 30 pF unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
PARAMETER
PERFORMANCE
Directionality
Output Polarity
Supply Voltage (VDD)
Sleep Mode Current (IS)
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
NOTES
Omni
Input acoustic pressure vs. output
data
Non-Inverted
1.65
SCK < 200 kHz, VDD=1.8V
1.8
9
3.63
V
µA
1
Note 1: Sleep Mode current is not specified at 3.3V
TABLE 2. ACOUSTICAL/ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – HIGH QUALITY MODE
TA = 25°C, VDD = 1.8 V to 3.3 V, SCK = 2.4 MHz, CLOAD = 30 pF unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
PARAMETER
Sensitivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
Acoustic Dynamic Range
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Power Supply Rejection (PSR)
Power Supply Rejection (PSR)
Power Supply Rejection—Swept Sine
Acoustic Overload Point
Supply Current (IS)
CONDITIONS
1 kHz, 94 dB SPL
20 kHz bandwidth, A-weighted
20 kHz bandwidth, A-weighted
Derived from EIN and acoustic
overload point
94 dB SPL
20 Hz, 100 mVpp applied to VDD
1 kHz, 100 mVpp applied to VDD
5 kHz, 100 mVpp applied to VDD
10 kHz, 100 mVpp applied to VDD
20 kHz, 100 mVpp applied to VDD
217 Hz, 100 mV p-p square wave
superimposed on VDD = 1.8 V, Aweighted
1 kHz sine wave
10% THD
VDD = 1.8 V, no load
MIN
−42
TYP
−41
66
28
MAX
−40
UNITS
dB FS
dBA
dBA SPL
107
dB
0.15
-89
-114
-100
-100
-86
%
NOTES
2
dB FS(A)
-108
dB FS (A)
−114
135
590
dB FS
dB SPL
µA
Note 2: Sensitivity is relative to the RMS level of a sine wave with positive amplitude equal to 100% 1s density and negative amplitude equal to 0% 1s density.
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TABLE 3. ACOUSTICAL/ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – LOW-POWER MODE
TA = 25°C, VDD = 1.8 V to 3.3 V, SCK = 768 kHz, CLOAD = 30 pF unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
PARAMETER
Sensitivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
Acoustic Dynamic Range
CONDITIONS
1 kHz, 94 dB SPL
8 kHz bandwidth, A-weighted
8 kHz bandwidth, A-weighted
Derived from EIN and acoustic overload point
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Power Supply Rejection (PSR)
105 dB SPL
217 Hz, 100 mV p-p square wave superimposed on
VDD = 1.8 V, A-weighted
1 kHz sine wave
10% THD
VDD = 1.8 V, no load
Power Supply Rejection—Swept Sine
Acoustic Overload Point
Supply Current (IS)
MIN
−27
TYP
−26
63
31
MAX
−25
UNITS
dB FS
dBA
dBA SPL
89
dB
0.15
%
−91
dB FS
−102
120
220
dB FS
dB SPL
µA
NOTES
3
Note 3: Sensitivity is relative to the RMS level of a sine wave with positive amplitude equal to 100% 1s density and negative amplitude equal to 0% 1s density.
TABLE 4. DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C, 1.8 V < VDD < 3.3 V , unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
Input Voltage High (VIH)
TYP
MAX
0.65 × VDD
UNITS
V
Input Voltage Low (VIL)
0.35 × VDD
V
Output Voltage High (VOH)
ILOAD = 0.5 mA
Output Voltage Low (VOL)
ILOAD = 0.5 mA
0
Output DC Offset
Percent of full scale
3
%
400
kHz, output within 0.5 dB of final sensitivity,
power on
Between Low-Power and High Quality Mode
303
Input clock period
Sleep Mode
1
ms
7
ms
7
ms
7
ms
2500
ns
200
kHz
Low-Power Mode
400
800
kHz
High Quality Mode
2.0
3.3
MHz
Clock Duty Cycle
fCLK 15 cm) or other large capacitive load, a digital buffer may be required. Only use a signal
buffer on the DATA line when one microphone is in use or after the point where two microphones are connected (see Figure 14). The
DATA output of each microphone in a stereo configuration cannot be individually buffered because the two buffer outputs cannot
drive a single signal line. If a buffer is used, take care to select one with low propagation delay so that the timing of the data
connected to the codec is not corrupted.
Figure 14. Buffered Connections Between Stereo T5818s and a Codec
When long wires are used to connect the codec to the T5818, a source termination resistor can be used on the clock output of the
codec instead of a buffer to minimize signal overshoot or ringing. Match the value of this resistor to the characteristic impedance of
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the CLK trace on the PCB. Depending on the drive capability of the codec clock output, a buffer may still be needed, as shown in Figure
14.
SLEEP MODE
The microphone enters sleep mode when the clock frequency falls below 200 kHz. In this mode, the microphone data output is in a high
impedance state. The current consumption in sleep mode is 9 µA.
The microphone wakes up from sleep mode and begins to output data 7 ms after the clock becomes active. The wake-up time indicates
the time from when the clock is enabled to when the T5818 outputs data within 0.5 dB of its settled sensitivity.
START-UP TIME
The start-up time of the T5818 is typically 7 ms, measured by the time from when power and clock are enabled until sensitivity of
the output signal is within 0.5 dB of its settled sensitivity.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
For additional information, see the following documents.
APPLICATION NOTES – GENERAL
AN-000048, PDM Digital Output MEMS Microphone Flex Evaluation Board User Guide
AN-100, MEMS Microphone Handling and Assembly Guide
AN-1003, Recommendations for Mounting and Connecting the TDK, Bottom-Ported MEMS Microphones
AN-1112, Microphone Specifications Explained
AN-1124, Recommendations for Sealing TDK Bottom-Port MEMS Microphones from Dust and Liquid Ingress
AN-1140, Microphone Array Beamforming
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PCB DESIGN AND LAND PATTERN LAYOUT
The recommended PCB land pattern for the T5818 is a 1:1 ratio of the solder pads on the microphone package, as shown in Figure 15.
Avoid applying solder paste to the sound hole in the PCB. A suggested solder paste stencil pattern layout is shown in Figure 16.
The response of the T5818 is not affected by the PCB hole size as long as the hole is not smaller than the sound port of the
microphone (0.375 mm in diameter). A 0.5 mm to 1 mm diameter for the hole is recommended. Take care to align the hole in the
microphone package with the hole in the PCB. The exact degree of the alignment does not affect the microphone performance as long
as the holes are not partially or completely blocked.
0.522x0.725(4X)
Ø1.625
Ø1.025
1.675
0.838
0.822
1.252
Figure 15. Recommended PCB Land Pattern Layout
0.422x0.625(4X)
Ø1.625
Ø1.125
1.675
0.1(4x)
0.822
1.252
Figure 16. Suggested Solder Paste Stencil Pattern Layout
PCB MATERIAL AND THICKNESS
The performance of the T5818 is not affected by PCB thickness. The T5818 can be mounted on either a rigid or flexible PCB. A
flexible PCB with the microphone can be attached directly to the device housing with an adhesive layer. This mounting method
offers a reliable seal around the sound port while providing the shortest acoustic path for good sound quality.
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HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
PICK AND PLACE EQUIPMENT
The MEMS microphone can be handled using standard pick-and-place and chip shooting equipment. Take care to avoid damage to the
MEMS microphone structure as follows:
• Use a standard pickup tool to handle the microphone. Because the microphone hole is on the bottom of the package, the
pickup tool can make contact with any part of the lid surface.
• Do not pick up the microphone with a vacuum tool that makes contact with the bottom side of the microphone.
Do not pull air out of or blow air into the microphone port.
• Do not use excessive force to place the microphone on the PCB.
REFLOW SOLDER
For best results, the soldering profile must be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the solder paste used to
attach the MEMS microphone to the PCB. It is recommended that the solder reflow profile not exceed the limit conditions specified
in Figure 2 and Table 7.
BOARD WASH
When washing the PCB, ensure that water does not make contact with the microphone port. Do not use blow-off procedures or
ultrasonic cleaning.
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Figure 17. 5-Terminal Chip Array Small Outline No Lead Cavity [LGA_CAV]
3.5 mm × 2.65 mm × 0.98 mm Body
Dimensions shown in millimeters
Dimension tolerance is ±0.15 mm unless otherwise specified
Figure 18. Package Marking Specification (Top View)
ORDERING GUIDE
PART
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
QUANTITY
PACKAGING
MMICT5818-00-012
−40°C to +85°C
5-Terminal LGA_CAV
10,000
13” Tape and Reel
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE
REVISION
DESCRIPTION
1/10/20
1.0
Initial version
2/6/20
1.1
Fixed typo in ordering guide part name
3/30/20
1.2
Updated specs for 3.3V operation
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COMPLIANCE DECLARATION DISCLAIMER
TDK believes the environmental and other compliance information given in this document to be correct but cannot guarantee
accuracy or completeness. Conformity documents substantiating the specifications and component characteristics are on file. TDK
subcontracts manufacturing, and the information contained herein is based on data received from vendors and suppliers, which has
not been validated by TDK.
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