Introduction to hearing aids app note (PDF!) from Maxim:
This application note introduces the styles of hearing aids, including behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), in the canal (ITC), and completely in the canal (CIC), as well as a brief summary of both analog and digital hearing aid technologies. Also discussed is the importance of the audio-processing path, the functions of electrical components, and some critical elements that designers must consider when selecting products.
