iPod classic (6th generation)
This page concerns the mainline iPods branded with the "classic" name. These iPods mark the switch from PortalPlayer to Samsung processors and were the last mainline iPods ever released. Four versions of this iPod exist, all branded with "classic": the initial version, released in 2007, Rev A, released in 2008, a thinner Rev B released in 2009 and a final Rev C revision not documented here. These revisions are sometimes called the 6th, 6.5th, 7th, and 7.5th generation respectively.
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Initial
Terminology
This is the first version of the 6th generation "classic" branded iPod. It was available in an 80GB and 160GB model.
Components
| Label | Component | Part | Markings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CPU | Samsung S5L8702 | ARM926EJ-S processor. The package itself is Apple-branded and marked 337S3473 8702. Same as on the Nano 3G | |
| 2 | SDRAM | K4X51163PE | ||
| 5 | Utility Flash | SST25VF080B | Same as on the Nano 3G | |
| 4 | Audio codec | Cirrus Logic CS42L55 | APPLE, 338S0394, A1GIO736, MAL | |
| 1 | Power manager | NXP PCF50635 | APPLE, 338S0445, 2114.102, ZPD7383Y | |
| 6 | USB charging | LTC4066 |
Helpful pages
Teardowns:
Other:
Rev A
Terminology
This is a revised version of the 6th generation iPod with the "classic" name. It is thinner than the 160GB |initial revision and was only available with 120GB storage.
Components
Almost exactly the same hardware as the #Initial, except that region A is populated. This presumably communicates with the new headphone/remote that Apple chose for this device to support.
Helpful pages
Teardowns:
Rev B
iPod classic MC293, 160GB, silver
No better teardown pictures of this revision have been found or made by us yet. There is, however, a basic guide of the non-electronic differences by iLounge. Since the model number is the same as Rev A, there probably aren't any worthwhile (if any) in the hardware.
Terminology
Rev B is a re-introduced 160GB revision of the classic, announced on September 9, 2009. It is the same size as the Rev A model.
Components
| Label | Component | Part | Markings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CPU | Samsung S5L8702 | 337S3526 8702 N26P9U4 1011 ARM | ARM926EJ-S processor. The package itself is Apple-branded and marked 337S3473 8702. Same as on the Nano 3G |
| 2 | SDRAM | K4X51163PE | ||
| 5 | Utility Flash | SST25VF080B | Same as on the Nano 3G | |
| 4 | Audio codec | Cirrus Logic CS42L55 | APPLE 338S0394 AICK0952 MAL | |
| 1 | Power manager | NXP PCF50635 | APPLE 338S0445 78030 82 D780113 | |
| 6 | USB charging | LTC4066 | 4066T 84453 |
