| Parameter | Value / Range | |-----------|----------------| | Number of channels | 8 | | Low voltage side (LV) | 1.8V – 5V (typically 3.3V) | | High voltage side (HV) | 2.8V – 6V (typically 5V) | | Max signal frequency | ~100 kHz – 200 kHz (safe for I²C, SPI up to a few hundred kHz) | | Logic type | Open-drain / push-pull (works with both, best with open-drain) | | Direction | Bidirectional per channel, automatic | | Input voltage for LV side | Provided externally via "LV" pin | | Input voltage for HV side | Provided externally via "HV" pin | | Typical application | I²C, UART, GPIO, one-wire buses | | Common IC used (on board) | BSS138 N-channel MOSFET + pull-up resistors (4.7kΩ or 10kΩ) |
Unlike traditional analog amplifiers (like the LM386), the HW-044 uses a digital I²S input, which results in superior audio quality, reduced noise, and simpler wiring. This article serves as a comprehensive datasheet and practical guide, covering everything from electrical characteristics and pinout to schematic integration and troubleshooting. hw-044 datasheet