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Knowles KAS-33100-0004 MUSKIE User Manual

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USERS GUIDE
KAS-33100-0004 "MUSKIE" MICROPHONE
EVALUATION KIT
KIT DESCRIPTION
The KAS-33100-0004 Muskie microphone evaluation kit allows for
simple and easy evaluation of Knowles SiSonic™ MEMS microphones.
Evaluate two input channels of audio from multiple MEMS
microphone types.
Microphone types include single and differential Analog
MEMS microphones, Digital PDM MEMS microphones, and
Digital I2S MEMS microphones.
Wide dynamic range (varies with microphone types and
audio path).
Selectable Clock Frequencies, Voltages, and Gains.
Multiple Audio Outputs – XLR, 3.5mm Headset Jack, USB
Audio.
SIMPLE QUICK START
1.
Place suitable microphone assembly correctly into socket.
2.
Select audio path and audio signal level.
3.
Select Mic voltage and digital clock (if applicable).
4.
Connect desired output (XLR, Headset, or USB).
5.
Connect USB Cable and turn Power On.
Figure 1: KC10143 Muskie Assembly

KIT CONTENTS

KC10143-xxx Muskie Evaluation Board (Note: xxx denotes
assembly revision number)
USB A to USB Micro cable power cable
KCA2733 Flex Adapter Assembly (3 Total)
Note: The evaluation kit requires assembled MEMS
microphones. Usable assemblies include microphones
mounted to "flex" circuit cards or coupon boards. The kit
does NOT include assembled Knowles MEMS microphones.
Microphone assemblies are available separately from a
Knowles distributer.
For additional Muskie evaluation kit information, electrical
documentation, or flex circuit assembly information visit the Knowles
website.
https://www.knowles.com/subdepartment/evaluation-kits/dpt-
microphones/subdpt-sisonic-surface-mount-mems.
The Muskie evaluation kit is for the evaluation of the Knowles
Electronics' line of MEMS microphones. In some instances the eval kit
may limit overall microphone performance.
THE KITS' INTENDED USE IS TO SUPPORT R&D
ACTIVITIES, AND IS
OR PRODUCTION TEST USE.
knowles.com | KAS-33100-0004 Muskie Microphone Evaluation Kit
©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved.
SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
Figure 2: Mic on Flex Assembly Example
NOT
INTENDED FOR QUALIFICATION

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Summary of Contents for Knowles KAS-33100-0004 MUSKIE

  • Page 1: Kit Contents

    Place suitable microphone assembly correctly into socket. microphones/subdpt-sisonic-surface-mount-mems. Select audio path and audio signal level. The Muskie evaluation kit is for the evaluation of the Knowles Select Mic voltage and digital clock (if applicable). Electronics’ line of MEMS microphones. In some instances the eval kit may limit overall microphone performance.
  • Page 2: Block Diagram

    Audio Figure 3: KC10143 Muskie Board Block Diagram knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 3: Functional Description

    Adjustable VDD Setting the VDD SELECTOR to ADJ enables the VDD-ADJ knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 4 Headset Audio Output Jack 3.5mm standard analog headset jack passing stereo audio. knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 5 AN18 is available at the Knowles website. https://www.knowles.com/subdepartment/evaluation-kits/dpt- microphones/subdpt-sisonic-surface-mount-mems. knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 6 | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 7 Figure 15: Analog Input – Headset Jack Output Figure 14: Analog Input – XLR Output knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 8 Figure 17: PDM Input – XLR Output Figure 18: PDM Input – Headset Jack Output knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 9 Figure 21: I2S Input – Headset Jack Output Figure 20: I2S Input – XLR Output knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 10 Differential -40db -34db Table 2: Muskie Signal Path knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved. SiSonic, Knowles and the logo are trademarks of Knowles Electronics, LLC.
  • Page 11 Figure 26: PDM Mic at ambient room with 1KHz signal applied Figure 24: Analog Mic at ambient room with 40KHz signal applied knowles.com | KNOWLES – KAS-33100-0004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE ©2019, Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca, IL, USA, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Revision History

    KNOWLES – KAS-33100-004 “MUSKIE” MICROPHONE EVALUATION KIT USERS GUIDE INFORMATION DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON TECHNOLOGY, IN NO EVENT BE REGARDED AS A GUARANTEE OF DELIVERY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRICES, CONDITIONS OR CHARACTERISTICS. WITH RESPECT PLEASE CONTACT A KNOWLES REPRESENTATIVE.

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