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Upbeat Technology introduces UPM01 and UPM02 MEMS vibration sensors, boasting frequency ranges of 5Hz–11.3kHz and 5Hz–5.4kHz, respectively, with SNRs up to 68dB.
These sensors enable bone-conduction audio capture, improving voice clarity in noisy environments, and are suited for wearables and AI smart glasses.
The UPM01 supports mechanical diagnostics in drones, while the UPM02 enhances voice isolation in consumer audio devices like earbuds.
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