CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION SABRE9601K SABRE Headphone Driver Datasheet Analog Reinvented The SABRE9601 Headphone Driver is the industrys highest performance, standalone headphone driver targeted for audiophile-grade portable applications such as mobile phones, tablets and digital music players. The SABRE9601 Headphone Driver delivers 122dB SNR and 117dB THD+N, a new benchmark in standalone headphone driver performance that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts. The SABRE9601 Headphone Driver is available in a 20-pin, 3mm x 3mm QFN package. 32 Like ESS high-quality SABRE Reference DACs, the SABRE9601 Headphone Driver sets the standard for TM HD Audio performance with SABRE SOUND for todays most demanding audio applications. FEATURE DESCRIPTION Unmatched performance o Industrys highest performance audio headphone or line-out o +122dB SNR driver for mobile applications o 117dB THD+N: 2Vrms 600 load TM o Delivers SABRE SOUND all the way to the headphones o 100dB THD+N: 30mW into 32 load Ground reference output o Eliminates large blocking capacitors Pop-noise suppression o Powers up and down without any clicks or pops Charge pump for negative supply o Single AVCC operation simplifies power supply 20-QFN package, 3mm x 3mm o Minimizes PCB footprint o Maximizes battery life < 9mA / 5 A, quiescent / standby current ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION Rev. 1.5 May 22, 2015 SABRE9601K Headphone Driver Datasheet PIN LAYOUT See note 1 on page 3 for name change information on pins 10 and 16. ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 2