Here we can see the same PortalPlayer MP3 decoder (although the model number is slightly different) that handles all MP3 and AAC decoding.

Old iPod processor

New iPod processor

Apple also used the same Texas Instruments Firewire controller in the new iPod:

Taking it apart - Continued Taking it apart - New BGA Memory
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