VS1000 is a single-chip Ogg Vorbis (license-free audio codec) player. VS1000 contains a high-performance low-power DSP core VS_DSP4, Nand flash interface, full speed USB port, general purpose I/O pins, SPI, UART, as well as a high-quality variable-sample-rate stereo DAC, and an earphone amplifier and a common voltage buffer. The device also features internal voltage regulators and voltage monitor. VS1000 can be powered from one supply voltage.
VS1000 firmware implements a default player that reads and plays files from the Nand Flash. Only Nand Flash memory, crystal and PSU are needed to build a minimalistic audio player application. The player can be customized or replaced by using boot from Nand Flash.
When connected to USB, the firmware implements USB Mass Storage Device protocol or acts as an Audio Device, providing a single-chip USB headphone application.
EarSpeaker spatial processing provides more natural sound in headphone listening conditions. It widens the stereo image and positions the sound sources outside the listener's head.
SPI EEPROM can be used to load code in applications that do not use Nand Flash.
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Skill Level: Competent - You will encounter surface mount components and basic SMD soldering techniques are required.
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If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Competent - You will be required to reference a datasheet or schematic to know how to use a component. Your knowledge of a datasheet will only require basic features like power requirements, pinouts, or communications type. Also, you may need a power supply that?s greater than 12V or more than 1A worth of current.
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Document links seem to be broken..
yup - here's the new location: http://www.vlsi.fi/fileadmin/app_notes/guide_vs1000.pdf
You guys need to start adding the date that items have been added to the site, and provide an RSS of these items.
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