CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION ES9018 Reference 32-bit Audio DAC Analog Reinvented Datasheet OVERVIEW 32 The SABRE Reference audio DAC series is the worlds 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. 2 Part 32-bit I S / DSD SPDIF Jitter Description Package DNR (dB) THD (dB) Number DAC Input Input Reduction 32 SABRE Reference 135 (mono) ES9018 64-LQFP 120 Yes Yes Yes Yes 8-Channel Audio DAC 129 (8-Ch) TM 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 industrys highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts. 32 TM 2 The SABRE Reference audio DACs 32-bit HyperStream architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data via I S input, 32 as well as DSD or SPDIF data. The SABRE Reference supports up to 1.536MHz input sampling rates and consumes less than 100mW. 32 TM The SABRE Reference DACs set the standard for HD audio performance, SABRE SOUND , in a cost-effective, easy- to-use form factor for todays most demanding digital-audio applications. FEATURE BENEFIT TM Patented 32-bit HyperStream DAC Industrys highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with o Up to 135dB DNR unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion o 120dB THD+N Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter 64-bit accumulator and 32-bit processing Distortion free signal processing 1 2 Universal digital input for up to 1.536MHz Supports SPDIF, PCM (I S, MSB / LSB justified 16-32-bit) or DSD sampling rate input with DVD Audio and SACD compatibility. Click-free soft mute and volume control Programmable filter characteristics for PCM / DSD Integrated DSP functions Programmable Zero detect De-emphasis for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling Mono, stereo, 8-channel output in current- or voltage-mode based Customizable output configuration on performance criterion Customizable filter characteristics User-programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response 100mW power consumption 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 ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA. Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Rev. 2.2 May 4, 2016 32 Sabre Reference DAC Datasheet FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM CONTCONTROLROL IN INTERTERFFACEACE Reference ES9018 DATA 8:1 DATA 8:1 OVEROVERSSAMPLAMPLING FILING FILTERTER DSD/PCDSD/PCM M FasFast/t/Slow Slow rorollll--offoff (PC (PCM)M) IntInterfaceerface JitJitter ter TMTMTM DATA CLDATA CLKK 50/6050/60/70/70kHz kHz (D(DSD)SD) HyHyHyppperstreerstreerstreamamam DyDynnamic amic DAC 8:DAC 8:1 1 DeDe--empemphahasis (PCMsis (PCM)) ReReductionduction DACDACDAC MatMatchingching DACDACB 8:1 B 8:1 Volume Volume CoConnttroroll (8x)(8x)(8x) (8x)(8x) SofSoft t MutMute e SPSPDIFDIF ZeroZero DeDetetectct SPSPDIF iDIF inn DPLLDPLL ReceiverReceiver AVCAVCCC MCLKMCLK VREFVREF POWERPOWER SUP SUPPLYPLY AGNDAGND APPLICATION DIAGRAM FL FR Blu -Ray Player C LFE Audio DSP ES9018 Universal DVD/DVD- Aud io/ SL 32 SACD Player Sabre Reference 64 -LQ FP SR BL Home Theater Receiver BR ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA. Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 2 RERESSETET AUTOMAUTOMUTUTEE ADDADDRR SDASDA SCLSCL DVCDVCCC DGNDDGND