Direct Architectural Comparison
How the RX-Dongle expands on legacy audio interfaces.
| Feature / Capability | Original AIOC (STM32F302) | RX-Dongle (ESP32-S3 + Codec RX-Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Operation | Tethered USB Cable Only | Untethered Wireless (BLE/Wi-Fi) + USB-C |
| Audio Conversion | Internal 12-bit MCU ADC & DAC (~70 dB SNR) | Dedicated 24-bit Audio Codec (~98 dB SNR) |
| Standalone APRS / Packet TNC | Requires Host Computer (Direwolf / SoundModem) | Autonomous DSP AFSK Bell 202 Decoder Onboard |
| LoRa / Mesh Networking | None | Integrated Semtech SX1262 Transceiver + SMA |
| Visual Status & Audio Tools | 2 Single-Color LEDs | 2.8" Color Touchscreen with Live Audio FFT |
| Radio Serial Interface | USB Virtual COM Port | USB CDC + Wireless Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Serial Bridge |
| RF Immunity Architecture | Compact 2-Layer PCB | 4-Layer Solid Ground Plane + Common-Mode Chokes |
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