Switch Science Launches "Picossci 2 Audio" Audio Development Board Featuring Raspberry Pi's RP2350 and MAX9850 DAC with Integrated Headphone Amplifier

Switch Science Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Switch Science, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shigeru Kanemoto) has launched the "Picossci 2 Audio," an audio development board, as part of its "Picossci 2" series of boards featuring the RP2350, a new microcontroller independently developed by Raspberry Pi. This board integrates the MAX9850, a DAC with a built-in DirectDrive headphone amplifier, and is equipped with user interfaces such as an SD card slot and lever switches. The board also includes connectors for graphic LCDs and wiring patterns for line outputs, providing expandability for advanced customization according to user needs. With this single board, users can build a versatile audio experience, from high-quality audio playback to prototyping custom portable players.

Features of "Picossci 2 Audio"

Achieve a High-Quality Audio Experience: Equipped with the MAX9850, a DirectDrive headphone amplifier with an integrated DAC that offers high sound quality without capacitors. Integrates Practical Peripheral Functions on a Single Board: Features two general-purpose LEDs, a lever switch for input, and an SD card socket for storing high-quality audio files.

Customizability: Equipped with abundant wiring patterns for graphic LCD connectors, line outputs, analog inputs, and SWD terminals, allowing for expansion by soldering components as needed.

Specifications of "Picossci 2 Audio"

"Picossci 2 Audio"

Picossci 2 RP2350A Pitch Conversion Board

RP2350A Equipped

32 Mbit Flash ROM Equipped

12.000 MHz Clock Oscillator Equipped

RESET Button, BOOTSEL Button Equipped

General-Purpose LED (Yellow-Green) Equipped

I2S Audio DAC with Headphone Amplifier (MAX9850) Equipped

Lever Switch Equipped (Left/Right, Push)

SD Card Socket Equipped

USB Type-C Connector Equipped

3.3 V / 700 mA Output Power Circuit Equipped (3.3 V Output Pin Available)

Below are wiring patterns only (usable after soldering components)

7-pin Expansion Pins (2.54 mm Pitch) ┗ 3 x Analog Inputs (GPIO 26 to 28) ┗ 3.3V Output ┗ 5V Power Input ┗ 2 x GND

Graphic LCD Connection Connector

2 x Line Out Pins (L-ch / R-ch)

SWD Connection Terminal

"Picossci 2 Audio" Front "Picossci 2 Audio" Back

"Picossci 2 Audio" PIN Configuration

Sales Information

Available for purchase on the Switch Science web shop (https://www.switch-science.com/).

"Picossci 2 Audio"

Model Number: SSCI-097000 Product Name: Picossci 2 Audio Price (Tax Included): 5,940 JPY Purchase Page: https://ssci.to/9700

Reference

Suitable for use with the graphic LCD connection connector:

"AQM1248A Small Graphic LCD Board (with Pin Headers)"

Model Number: SSCI-110228 Product Name: AQM1248A Small Graphic LCD Board (with Pin Headers) Price (Tax Included): 1,980 JPY Purchase Page: https://ssci.to/11022

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Raspberry Pi is a registered trademark of Raspberry Pi Ltd. DirectDrive is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Product names and other names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

▶ About Switch Science

Switch Science is a company dedicated to making technology accessible as a tool for everyone. In addition to importing, procuring, and developing electronic circuit modules for sale, the company also operates a STEM education business targeting children, primarily elementary and junior high school students, and their educators, as well as an IoT development support business for companies utilizing hardware products. Switch Science serves as a domestic authorized reseller of Raspberry Pi and the general distributor for M5Stack.

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