diff --git a/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md b/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9942eb8 --- /dev/null +++ b/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Audio + +At a glance, hardware-side, both models feature a **headphone connector** and the same **AK4951 AUDIO / CODEC IC**. You can get the datasheet [following this link](https://www.akm.com/content/dam/documents/products/audio/audio-codec/ak4951aen/ak4951aen-en-datasheet.pdf). + +After close inspection over each model's circuit, several differences are noticed: + +## Audio in H2 model +Portapack H2 circuitboard includes a connector header for easily adding an internal speaker. + +The **AK4951 IC** is rotated 180ยบ and placed more into the middle of the circuit board, allowing for the addition of an extra IC: The **CS8122S** ultra-low EMI, filter-free, class-D amplifier, for driving the speaker output with up to 3W. +The speaker audio header is switched on/off by the headphone female connector, which includes the usual switch, detecting the insertion of a male plug in it. + +## Audio in H1 model + +The soldering pads for an internal speaker connector header are present. The speaker +/GND signals on the pad are routed into AK4951 pins 20 (SPP) and 19 (SPN) which are labeled as SPeaker Positive and SPeaker Negative. + +**NOTE:** _There is no extra amplifier IC in the middle._ +