Lab report

Embedded systems lab

Open Ended Lab

Ear Pods

SUBMITTED BY:

Abu Bakar Khan Niazi (2022-MC-10)

SUBMITTED TO:

Sir Shujat

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Mechatronics and Control Engineering Department
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Contents:
 Introduction
 Applications of the product
 Standard views
 Motherboard Images
 Microcontroller
 IC Specifications
Introduction:
Air Pods are wireless earbuds developed and marketed by Apple Inc., first released
on December 13, 2016. They are designed to work seamlessly with Apple devices,
including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Mac computers. Air Pods represent a
departure from traditional wired earphones, offering users a wireless and cable-free
audio experience. Air Pods offer a convenient, wireless audio solution for Apple
users, combining advanced technology, seamless integration, and exceptional sound
quality in a compact and stylish package. They have become immensely popular
since their launch and have helped to popularize the adoption of wireless earbuds in
the consumer market.

Applications of the product:

 Audio Monitoring and Recording: AirPods can be used for audio monitoring and
recording in various professional settings.
 Speech Recognition and Dictation: AirPods, with their built-in microphones and
support for Siri voice commands, can be used for speech recognition and dictation
tasks.
 Remote Communication in Industrial Settings: In industrial settings such as
manufacturing plants or construction sites.
 Accessibility and Assistive Technology: AirPods offer accessibility features that
make them useful for individuals with disabilities.
 Language Translation and Interpretation: AirPods can be used for language
translation and interpretation tasks, especially when paired with translation apps or
services.
 Remote Control and Automation: AirPods can be used as remote control devices
for controlling smart home devices, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, or multimedia
systems.
Educational and Training Applications: AirPods can be used in educational and
training settings for listening to audio lectures, participating in virtual classrooms, or
receiving instructional feedback. They can facilitate interactive learning experiences,
language learning, or immersive training simulations .

Embedded System:
The embedded system of Air Pods encompasses a range of hardware and software
components integrated into the earbuds themselves and their accompanying
charging case. These components work together to deliver the wireless audio
experience and enable various features and functionalities. the embedded system of
Air Pods combines hardware components, wireless technology, sensor fusion, audio
processing, and firmware to deliver a seamless and intuitive wireless audio
experience for users within the Apple ecosystem.

Views of the Object:

Fig 01 Fig02 Fig 03

Fig 04 Fig 05

Motherboard:
 Fig 06 Fig 07

MicroControllers:

Fig 08 Fig 09

 Apple 343S00289 (likely Apple's new H1 chip)

 Dialog Semiconductor (Formerly Adesto) AT25SL128 128 Mb serial flash memory
 Apple 338S00420 (likely a low-power stereo audio codec)
 T 8 36 (likely STMicroelectronics inertial sensor)
 Bosch Sensortec BMA280 3-axis accelerometer (likely)

Air Pods, it's likely that the microcontroller is a low-power, custom-designed chip
tailored to meet the specific needs of wireless earbuds. It may have a relatively low
bit count, such as 32-bit or 64-bit, optimized for efficiency, wireless communication,
sensor management, and audio processing.
 Fig 10

 Broadcom BCM59356A2KUBG wireless charging module

 STMicroelectronics STM32L476MG 32-Bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller w/ 1
Mb flash
 TI 87A6FP

IC Specifications
1. Number of Bits
Typical microcontrollers and processors used in modern embedded systems like Air
Pods often have architectures with 32-bit or 64-bit data paths. Without specific
information about each component's architecture, it's challenging to determine the
exact number of bits.
2. RISC or CISC:
The Apple H1 chip and other custom-designed chips from Apple are likely to follow a
RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture. RISC architectures are
common in modern embedded systems due to their simplicity, efficiency, and
suitability for low-power devices.
3. Harvard or Von Neumann:
embedded systems often employ a modified Harvard architecture, where separate
instruction and data memory spaces are utilized for improved performance and
efficiency.
4. ISA (Instruction Set Architecture):
the nature of the components and their functionalities, they likely utilize custom-
designed ISAs tailored for their specific purposes.