CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Reference / Premier Series CexC Performance Audio DAC Highest Product Brief Analog Reinvented The SABRE Highest Performance Audio DAC Series is the world’s first 8-channel audio DAC solution to bring true professional digital audio to the mass consumer home entertainment market. Part Number Description Package DNR (dB) THD (dB) ES9008S SABRE Reference Audio DAC SABRE Premier Audio DAC 64LQFP 134 (Mono) 128 (8ch) 120 ES9006S 48LQFP DSD Input Jitter Reduction Power (mW) -118 I2S or SPDIF Input √ √ √ 100 @ 8ch -102 √ √ √ 100 @ 8ch With patented Hyperstream™ architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the SABRE Reference Audio DAC outperforms the best audiophile equipment with unprecedented 134dB DNR and -118dB THD+N, delivering true studio quality audio to digital audio applications such as Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD, CD, home theatre, set top boxes and digital TV. The SABRE Audio DAC sets a new standard for high quality audio performance in a cost effective, compact, easy to use form factor for today’s most demanding digital audio applications. FEATURE BENEFIT Patented HyperStream™ Architecture Reference Premier DNR (dB) Up to 134 120 THD+N (dB) -118 -102 Patented Time Domain Jitter Reduction 48-bit accumulator / 28-bit processing (Reference) 48-bit accumulator / 25-bit processing (Ultra) Auto-detect PCM/ DSD converter 8-channel DAC in 64-LQFP or 48LQFP Low power (100mW for 8 channels) Customizable output configuration Universal digital input Integrated DSP functions Unprecedented dynamic range and low distortion allowing true reproduction of audio as it is mastered at recording studio Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter allowing simple system design and layout Distortion free signal processing Universal (e.g. DVD/SACD) audio playback Reduces PCB footprint and simplifies board layout Simplifies power supply design Mono, stereo, 4 or 8-channel output in current or voltage mode based on performance criterion All-digital SPDIF (Reference only), PCM (I2S, MSB/LSB justified 16, 20 or 24-bit) or DSD input Click-free soft mute and volume control Programmable filter characteristics for PCM/DSD Programmable Zero detect De-emphasis for 32, 44.1 and 48kHz sampling ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 48401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel (510) 492-1088 • Fax (510) 492-1098 CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Rev. 0.61 July 26, 2012 SABRE Product Brief SDA SCL ADDR RESET AUTOMUTE FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Sabre Reference CONTROL INTERFACE SPDIF in DSD/PCM Interface SPDIF Receiver OVERSAMPLING FILTER Fast/Slow roll-off (PCM) 50/60/70kHz (DSD) De-emphasis (PCM) Volume Control Soft Mute Zero Detect Jitter Reduction HyperstreamTM DAC (8x) Dynamic Matching (8x) DAC[8:1] DACB[8:1] DPLL AVCC MCLK DVCC POWER SUPPLY VREF AGND DGND DATA[8:1] DATA_CLK APPLICATION DIAGRAM FL FR Blu-Ray Player C LFE Audio Processor -Audio/ Universal DVD/DVD SACD Player ES9008 SABRE Reference 64-LQFP SL SR BL Home Theater Receiver BR No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or translated in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, manual, optical, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ESS Technology, Inc. ESS Technology, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the content of this document. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ESS Technology, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors contained herein. U.S. patents pending. ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 48401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel (510) 492-1088 • Fax (510) 492-1098 2