Using USB Multifunction DAQ for Audio Skip Test for MP3

Application Notes

More and more consumers are turning to MP3 or MP4 players. With the growing number of MP3 or MP4 manufacturers in the business, these players have become low-margin, massproduced items. There are many ways to test an MP3 player. One major dependency in testing is the common computer interface (normally USB) to load the audio.

It is crucial to inspect the quality of these players after assembly. This application note examines how MP3 player manufacturers can use the audio skip test for aging testing.