TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Headphone

Damage could occur to avionics equipment that is

 

intended for use only with 600 Ohm headsets. If in doubt,

 

consult the avionics equipment manufacturer.

 

 

Impedance

Monaural mode: 160 Ohms ON and OFF

 

Stereo mode: 320 Ohms ON and OFF

 

 

Frequency response

15 Hz to 15 kHz

 

Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL typical, measured at 1 mw,

 

1 kHz, full volume on a KEMAR ear simulator.

 

 

Microphone (Electret)

Bias required: 8 to 16 VDC through 220 to 2200 Ohms.

 

Sensitivity: Varies depending on bias and AC radio input

 

impedance. Typical output is 600 mV at 114 dB SPL. To

 

assure proper modulation of the radio, it is recommended

 

that an avionics technician adjusts its input to match the

 

output of the microphone.

 

 

Microphone (Dynamic)

Impedance: 5 Ohm or 150 Ohm dynamic mic

 

Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101

 

 

Maximum ambient noise level

115 dBC SPL for full active noise reduction performance

 

 

Power source

Battery-powered: Two (2) AA alkaline

 

Aircraft-powered: 10 to 32 VDC

 

 

Voltage

Battery-powered: Two (2) AA alkaline batteries

 

Aircraft-powered: 10 to 32 VDC

 

 

Battery life

Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general

 

aviation aircraft noise. Duration varies with battery age,

 

ambient noise levels, temperature, ear cushion seal, and

 

use of the Bluetooth® feature.

 

 

Current

Operating: 25 mA in typical aircraft noise

 

 

Fuse/breaker recommended

1/4 amp, fast-blow fuse (AGC 1/4 amp fuse) or 1/2 amp

 

circuit breaker

 

 

Headset weight

12 ounces

 

 

Headset size range

Slider not extended:

 

8.425" (214mm) H x 6.34" (161mm) W x 3.15" (80mm) D

 

Slider extended:

 

10.2" (259mm) H x 6.6" (168mm) W x 3.15" (80mm) D

 

 

Control module dimensions

1.5" (38.1mm) H x 1.5" (38.1mm) W x 4.92" (125mm) D

 

 

Temperature and Altitude

Operating: 5 to 131°F (-15 to 55°C)

(Category A)

Storage: -67 to 158°F (-55 to 70°C)

 

Altitude: 15,000 feet maximum pressure altitude for

 

full cancellation

 

 

Bluetooth wireless technology

Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1

 

 

Bluetooth technology QD ID

Bose® A20® Aviation Headset: B016487

 

 

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Bose A20 manual Technical Information

A20 specifications

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