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Infineon introduces the IM72D128V and IM69D129F MEMS microphones, emphasizing high audio quality, energy efficiency, and robustness for versatile applications.
The IM72D128V boasts a 71.5 dB(A) SNR, ultra-low power modes (430 µA and 160 µA), and a compact footprint of 4x3x1.2mm³.
The IM69D129F features a 69 dB(A) SNR, low power consumption (450 µA and 170 µA), and a smaller footprint of 3.5x2.65x0.98mm³.
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