VMUSIC3

VMUSIC3 is a USB host and MP3/WMA player application module with an enclosure. The default firmware of the VMUSIC3 supports audio playback and UART/SPI communications with the embedded USB host controller and USB host port. VMusic3 can be used to read MP3 and other audio format files from a USB flash disk process the data and output the stereo audio through the line-out header and headphone jack. It is designed to support quick and easy integration of UART/SPI application with USB client device. VMusic3 also supports playback of MP3 and WMA. The VMUSIC3 is packaged in a neat enclosure displaying a bi-colour LED, making it suitable for incorporating into finished product designs. The VMUSIC3 utilizes FTDI’s Vinculum-II (VNC248L1B) dual USB host controller IC. The VMUSIC3 also utilizes VLSI Solution’s VS1053b compressed audio codec to provide the audio play back feature. This chip operates with the Vinculum-II and supporting firmware when reading MP3 and WMA files from USB flash drive.

• MP3 and WMA playback
• Vinculum-II microcontroller/USB host controller IC
• USB “A” type socket to connect to USB client devices
• 2mm (0.08”) pitch 8 pin header used for the UART/SPI interface
• Connects directly and communicates with a FTDI TTL-232R-3V3-2mm USB-UART cable
• Jumper selectable UART and SPI interfaces, both operating 3.3V TTL/CMOS
• Pre-programmed with V2MSC firmware
• Vinculum-II debugger module port under the enclosure, for changing the firmware and debugging
• UART programming mode control pins PROG# and RESET# are connected to an internal header
• Reprogrammable over USB Port from flash drive