CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION ES9038PRO Flagship 32-Bit HyperStream II Analog Reinvented 8-Channel Audio DAC The SABRE ES9038PRO Flagship HyperStream II 8-channel audio DAC is the worlds highest performance 32-bit solution designed for Audiophile and Studio equipment applications such as SACD players, Blu-ray players, digital preamplifier, A/V receivers, studio consoles and digital audio workstations. 2 Part DNR THD+N 32-bit I S / DoP / DSD Jitter Description Package Number (dB) (dB) DAC / SPDIF Input Reduction SABRE PRO Flagship 32-bit 64 140 (mono) ES9038PRO 122 Yes Yes Yes HypersStream II 8-ch Audio DAC eTQFP 132 (8-Ch) Using the critically acclaimed ESS patented HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9038PRO 32-Bit Audio DAC delivers an unprecedented DNR of up to 140dB in mono mode and THD+N of 122dB, the industrys highest performance level that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding audio applications. The ES9038PRO handles up to 32-bit 768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP and native DSD1024 data in master or slave timing modes. Custom sound signature is supported via a fully programmable FIR filter with 7 presets. Residual distortion from suboptimal PCB components and layout can be minimized using ES9038PROs unique THD compensation circuit, while chip-to-chip gain variation is minimized via a built-in auto gain calibration circuit. The SABRE ES9038PRO sets the standard for HD audio performance, SABRE SOUND , in a cost-effective, easy-to-use 64-eTQFP package for todays most demanding digital-audio applications. FEATURES BENEFITS Patented 32-bit HyperStream II DAC o Industrys highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with unprecedented o Up to 140dB DNR (mono mode) dynamic range and ultra-low distortion o 122dB THD+N o Supports both synchronous and asynchronous sampling modes Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator o Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter 64-bit accumulator and 32-bit processing o Distortion-free signal processing 2 o Supports SPDIF, PCM (I S, LJ, RJ 16-32-bit), DoP or DSD input o Supports up to 768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP and native DSD1024 Versatile Digital Input o Supports up to 1.536MHz external oversampling filter o Supports master and slave timing modes o Click-free, soft mute and output volume changes Integrated DSP functions o Programmable Zero detection o De-emphasis for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling o Mono, stereo, or 8-channel output with either current-mode or voltage-mode Customizable output configuration operation (current-mode gives lower THD) o 7 ready-to-use preset filters with linear/minimum phase and low-delay User Programmable Oversampling Filter o Supports custom coefficients for unique sound signature o Supports external oversampling filter Clock Gearing o Reduces operating frequency for lower power consumption Gain Calibration ADC o Enables uniform output level across all chips THD compensation o Minimizes distortion from external PCB components and layout Full 8-to-8 channel mapping o Allows channels to be remapped for optimized PCB routing APPLICATIONS Digital-Audio Workstations Professional Audio Equipment Blu-ray / SACD players A/V Receivers ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 109 Bonaventura Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel (408) 643-8800 WWW.ESSTECH.COM CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION v3.7 February 8, 2021 ES9038PRO Flagship 32-Bit HyperStream II 8-Channel Audio DAC FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM TYPICAL APPLICATION BLOCK DIAGRAM FL Blu-Ray Player FR C SACD/CD Player LFE Audio Processor ES9038PRO SL 64-eTQFP SR Home Theater Receiver BL BR Studio Console Digital Audio Workstation ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 109 Bonaventura Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel (408) 643-8800 WWW.ESSTECH.COM 2 wwwWWW.ESSTECH.COM