Voice control functionality is seeing increased adoption in vehicles in order to prevent driver distractions by enabling
hands-free operation. However, as the vehicles are operate in noisy environments, noise reduction is essential for imple-
menting voice I/F in automotive. One method of sensing only the intended sounds is to use beamforming technology,
which typically utilizes 2 phase shifted microphones to sense the distance and direction of the sound source. For
example, in a car the microphone array can be configured to isolate voice only from the direction of the driver, and treat
sounds from all other directions as noise.
Connecting the ECU to the HVAC and cluster makes it possible to perform a variety of operations via voice control, such
as temperature adjustment, changing/selecting songs, and attending telephone-calls.
Supports hands-free operation for safer driving
Provides clear audio playback in a compact,
space-saving form factor.Audio AmplifierMSOPSharp directivity is enabled using 2
omnidirectional mics, while a noise
suppression function improves voice quality.
Beam forming BU 8332 KV-MSelect from among 4 different series to meet
application requirements for VF and IR.Schottky Barrier Diodes Ultra Low ILow VF SeriesR SeriesPMDUSupports a variety of drive circuits (i.e.
switching power supply). Advanced
processes provide low ON resistances.
MOSFET 40V Series60V SeriesSOPVOICE INTERFACE Products
MemoryOperational Amplifier
ComparatorVoltage Detector
(Reset ICs)P.Voltage Regulator^ P.Bi-Directional Zener Diode P.68 to 70Anti-surge Chip Resistors P.P.P.
VQFPP.47, P.54 to 55 P.48 to 50, P.60 to 64P.29 P.Analog out putVoltage
Regulator+12V BatteryI/O
ProtectionMemory Op.Amps
ComparatorsVoltage Detectors
(Reset IC)Beam Forming
Noise Suppression
Audio
AmplifierD/A
ConverterEcho Canceller Bluetooth®CAN MCU
TransceiverPower
ProtectionMOSTMOSFET SBDLow Ohmic
ResistorBi-Zener