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Nucleus Freedom Speech Processor
Other Information
Technical information
Specifi cations
Physical confi guration
Modular architecture: BTE Controller or Bodyworn Controller Shoe and Cable is detachable
from the Processing Unit, allowing connection of the Processing Unit to a different
Controller.
Dual microphone architecture, microphones protected by a replaceable hydrophobic mesh.
The connection between the Processing Unit and any Controller or Bodyworn Controller
shoe is splash proof.
Processing Unit and BTE and Bodyworn Controllers are protected against solid foreign
objects greater than or equal to 1.0mm diameter, and protected against splashing water
(classifi ed IP44 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 (2001-02-01) -
Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)).
Materials
Processing Unit and BTE Controller
ABS plastic is used for all components that come into contact with the user’s skin, apart from
the earhook, which is made out of EVA material.
Sealed internal epoxy fi breglass and polyimide printed circuit boards with electronic circuitry
Bodyworn Controller
PC/PBT plastic case
Coil & Cables
ABS plastic is used for all components that come into contact with the user’s skin
Sealed internal epoxy fi breglass and polyimide printed circuit boards with electronic circuitry
Cable attached to the coil
Dimensions (Typical)
Processing Unit:
38 x 24 x 12 mm
(1.50 x 0.94 x 0.47 in.)
BTE Controller:
37.5 x 22.5 x 14.5 mm
(1.48 x 0.89 x 0.57 in.)
Bodyworn Controller: 78 x 35 x 17 mm
(3.07 x 1.38 x 0.67 in.)
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