MPS436A Surface Microphone
MPS436A is a surface acoustic microphone developed by Beijing BSWA for wind tunnel and vehicle wind noise testing. It utilizes a polarization method that doesn't require external polarization voltage and comes with an integrated ICCP pre-amplifier (with optional TEDS support). The housing features a robust metal design, making it resistant to impact, durable, and highly immune to electromagnetic interference.
The MPS436A uses the front equi-pressure mode with a frequency range of 20 Hz to 10 kHz (±2 dB) and 10 kHz to 20 kHz (±3 dB). It can measure sound pressure levels of up to 141 dB. Each MPS436A undergoes high-pressure testing before leaving the factory to ensure total distortion is less than or equal to 3% when reaching the rated maximum sound pressure level.
MPS436A is suitable for scenarios where a large number of sensors are used with strict requirements on individual cost, such as high-speed train wind noise testing. Sensors can be placed near pantographs, bogies, and leading cars to measure the distribution of wind noise comprehensively. Using MPS436A can control the overall cost of wind noise testing while meeting basic sensitivity and measurement accuracy requirements.
Each MPS436A is shipped with independent calibration data charts, including sensitivity and frequency response information.
Features:
- Sensitivity (@250 Hz): 11.2 mV/Pa (-39 dB re 1V/Pa)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
- Dynamic range: 29 dBA ~ 141 dB
- Polarization voltage: 0V (prepolarized)
- Pressure equalization: Front equi-pressure
- Suitable for 1/4-inch preamplifier with ICCP power supply
- Optional TEDS (IEEE.1451.4)
Applications:
- Suitable for automobile and high-speed train wind noise testing with speeds below 300 km/hr.
- Suitable for wind tunnel testing with wind speeds below 80 m/s
Specifications:
| Sound Field |
Surface Microphone |
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Class (IEC 61672) |
Class 1 |
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Sensitivity@250 Hz (mV/Pa) (±3 dB) |
11.2 (-39 dB re 1V/Pa) |
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Polarization Voltage |
0 V (prepolarized) |
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Frequency Response (Hz) |
20 ~ 10 k (±2 dB), 10 ~ 20 k (±3 dB) |
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Dynamic Range (dBA ~ dB) |
29 ~ 140 |
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Self-generated Noise (dBA) |
29 |
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Maximum Sound Pressure Level (dB) |
≥140 (3% distortion) |
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Pressure Equalization Vent |
Front-vented |
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Preamplifier |
Built-in |
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Maximum Output Voltage (Vpeak) 2 |
±5 |
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Output Impendence (Ω) |
<150 |
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Power Supply |
ICCP (2mA ~ 20mA, 4mA typical) |
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Operating Temperature Range (°C) |
-10 ~ 50 |
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Operating Humidity Range (%RH) |
0 ~ 90 |
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Dimension (mm) |
Ø60 × 5 (Height) |
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Output Connector |
3 meters BNC |
| TEDS |
Optional, IEEE 1451.4 compliant (default v0.9, optional v1.0) |
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Download information:
MPS436A （EN)
