14Chapter 2 Installing the i2050 Software Phone
USB Audio Kit
Operation of the i2050 Software Phone requires the use of the Nortel Networks USB Audio Kit.
The USB Audio Kit provides a high quality predictable audio interface which is highly optimized for telephony applications. The USB Audio kit allows the i2050 Software Phone to have an absolute and predictable loss and level plan implementation which is necessary to meet
The USB Audio Kit is fully compliant with version 1.1 of the USB Device Specification and Windows Plug & Play specifications. It is fully compatible with the suspend and resume functions for effective use in battery operated laptops. It is functional on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium. No drivers or software are required for installation.
In the box
•USB Headset Adapter
•Installation Guide (English and French)
•USB cord
•Telephony grade monaural headset
•Lower cordset with quick disconnect
Connectors
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•Accessory jack for
•USB device jack
Specifications
•Native Audio format: 16 bit linear 8 KHz over USB, limited to 8 bit PCM logarithmic coding in hardware
•OS Compatibility: Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME
•Power Source: USB power provided from computer
•Enumeration: Enumerates as USB Composite Device and USB Audio Device
•Channels: Mandatory control channel for enumeration,
•Electret Microphone Bias: 3 V
•Maximum SPL Protection: limited in headset
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