338S116 IC Big Audio IC For iPad 4/ 5/ 6/ Mini 2/ Mini 3/ Mini 4

338S116 IC Big Audio IC For iPad 4/ 5/ 6/ Mini 2/ Mini 3/ Mini 4

The 338S116 Audio IC (Big Audio IC) is a high-quality integrated circuit designed to manage and amplify the audio processing functions in Apple iPads. Specifically engineered for compatibility with iPad 4, iPad 5, iPad 6, iPad Mini 2, Mini 3, and Mini 4, this chip plays a crucial role in ensuring crisp, clear, and balanced sound output through both the internal speakers and the headphone jack.

Whether you’re repairing a faulty logic board, replacing a damaged audio IC, or restoring full sound functionality to your iPad, this 338S116 IC is the ideal OEM-grade replacement component. It’s a precision-manufactured chip that meets Apple’s stringent quality and performance standards, ensuring dependable results in professional and DIY repair projects alike.

Key Features and Benefits

• Original-Quality Replacement:
  Designed as a direct substitute for the original Apple 338S116 audio IC, ensuring full compatibility and performance identical to factory specifications.

• Wide Device Compatibility:
  Fully compatible with multiple iPad models including:

  • iPad 4 (A1458, A1459, A1460)

  • iPad 5 (A1822, A1823)

  • iPad 6 (A1893, A1954)

  • iPad Mini 2 (A1489, A1490)

  • iPad Mini 3 (A1599, A1600)

  • iPad Mini 4 (A1538, A1550)

• Enhanced Audio Processing:
  The chip regulates output signals to both speakers and headphones, maintaining clean, distortion-free audio across various output levels. It manages digital-to-analog conversion, amplification, and dynamic sound balancing for optimal listening quality.

• Durable Build & Stable Performance:
  Built with premium semiconductor materials and a robust package to withstand thermal stress, soldering heat, and prolonged use. Each IC is rigorously tested for performance stability and reliability before distribution.

• Ideal for Logic Board Repairs:
  Common iPad audio issues such as no sound, distorted sound, or microphone malfunction can often be traced back to a damaged or shorted audio IC. Replacing it with this 338S116 chip restores normal audio functionality.

Technical Specifications

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Audio IC

• No sound through internal speakers or headphones

• Intermittent or distorted audio output

• Microphone not working properly

• iPad stuck in “headphone mode”

• Logic board short or audio circuit failure

If your iPad exhibits any of these issues, replacing the 338S116 audio IC can often restore full audio and microphone functionality without needing a complete motherboard replacement.

Usage and Installation Tips

Installing this component requires professional microsoldering tools and expertise. Because the chip is mounted in a BGA (Ball Grid Array) package, specialized reballing and reflow equipment is needed. It’s strongly recommended that installation be performed by experienced repair technicians familiar with iPad logic board repairs.

Why Choose This Audio IC

This 338S116 Big Audio IC combines reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness — making it an excellent choice for technicians, repair centers, and DIY enthusiasts aiming to bring iPads back to full working order. Each unit is thoroughly inspected and packaged with antistatic protection to prevent damage during transit.