Rugged-Mic

Rugged-Mic is targeted at environments that require the utmost in environmental and electrical protection. It is available in several different frequency response ranges and two different levels of water resistance. In addition, it

has a factory tunable circuit that allows high level noise limiting and audio range compression. This combination allows it to provide a very wide range of audio input while still maintaining compatibility with many different microphone interfaces.

Rugged-Mic is packaged in a billet aluminum housing with all the internal electronics "potted" in thermally conductive epoxy. The combination of materials produces a product that is extremely resistant to even the most extreme environments.

  • Features

  • Audio Range up to 155 dB

  • The following features are factory adjustable and can be altered upon request:

    • Noise Gate Threshold

    • Audio Compression Ratio

    • Automatic Limiting Feature

    • Release time

    • Pre-amp gain

    • Output voltage range

  • Standard Finish: Black Anodize

  • Waterproof to 1 meter standard. Up to 3 meters by request

  • Operating temperature range of -40 to +85C

  • Reverse voltage and over voltage on all pins

  • Differential output operational amplifier. For single ended operation, the negative output can be tied to microphone ground

  • Audio Compression is optional and can be configured to match the intended environment

  • Over Voltage Cutoff – if the power supply goes above approximately 40 Volts, the input voltage is isolated from the microphone until power returns to normal operation

  • POWER

  • Vcc: 10 to 32V typical

  • Vcc Min: 10 Volts

  • Vcc Internal Cutoff: 40 Volts

  • Vcc Absolute Maximum: 150 Volts

  • Icc @ Vcc = Microphone Output: 1 Volt peak to peak

  • ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

  • Operating Temperature: -40 to +85C

  • Storage Temperature: -55 to +100C

  • Shock: 40G ½ sine, 20 mS

  • Random Vibration: 0.1g2/Hz 5-1000Hz

  • Sine Vibration: 5g 32-2000Hz

  • Humidity: 100% condensing

  • Reliability data: 217-F, GB, 25C estimated to exceed 400,000 hours

  • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Datasheet in "pdf" format

  • Environmental Test Report (upon request)

  • Design Verification Test Report(upon request)