CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Reference DACC 32-bit Hyperstream™ Audio DAC Product Brief Analog Reinvented 32 The SABRE Reference audio DAC series is the world’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC solution targeted for consumer applications such as Blu-ray players, audio pre-amplifiers, A/V receivers and professional applications such as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio workstations. I2S/DSD Input Yes SPDIF Input Yes Jitter Reduction -120 32-bit DAC Yes -120 Yes Yes Yes Yes Description Part Number ES9018 SABRE32 Reference 8-Channel Audio DAC Package DNR (dB) THD (dB) 64-LQFP ES9012 SABRE32 Reference Stereo Audio DAC 64-LQFP 135 (mono) 133 (stereo) 129 (8ch) 133 Yes 32 With ESS patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the SABRE Reference Stereo DAC delivers an unprecedented DNR of up to 135dB and THD+N of -120dB, the industry’s highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts. 32 The SABRE Reference audio DAC’s 32-bit Hyperstream architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data via I2S input, 32 1 as well as DSD or SPDIF data. The SABRE Reference supports up to 1.536MHz input sampling rates and consumes less than 100mW. FEATURE Patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC o Up to 135dB DNR o -120dB THD+N Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator 64-bit accumulator and 32-bit processing 1 Universal digital input for up to 1.536MHz sampling rate Integrated DSP functions Customizable output configuration Customizable filter characteristics 100mW power consumption BENEFIT Industry’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra low distortion Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter Distortion free signal processing Supports SPDIF, PCM (I2S, MSB/LSB justified 16-32-bit) or DSD input with DVD Audio and SACD compatibility. 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 Mono, stereo, 8-channel (ES9018 only) output in current or voltage mode based on performance criterion User programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response Simplifies power supply design APPLICATIONS • Blu-ray / SACD / DVD-Audio player • Audio preamplifier and receiver • A/V processor • Professional audio recording systems and mixing consoles • Digital audio workstation 1. This is for oversample bypass mode only. The maximum sample rate using the internal oversampling filters is 200kHz. ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 48401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel (510) 492-1088 • Fax (510) 492-1098 CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Rev. 0.62 January 2013 SABRE32 Reference Product Brief SCL SCL SDA SDA ADDR ADDR RESET RESET AUTOMUTE AUTOMUTE FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Reference CONTROL INTERFACE ES9018 SPDIF in DSD/PCM Interface OVERSAMPLING FILTER SPDIF Receiver 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 ES9018 SABRE32 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