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Microphone circuit

US4922547A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1987
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/605
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microphone circuit for a mobile telephone is capable of operations in either of two modes, i.e. in a hands-free or a push-to-talk mode. A constant current circuit is coupled in parallel with the microphone to preclude a change in a DC bias voltage responsive to switch operations, especially in a push-to-talk mode. A voltage comparator compares the bias voltage with a reference to detect control signals and selects a preferred mode of operation.

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