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ESS Technology, Inc.

ES9012 / ES9018

Reference 32-bit Audio DAC

Datasheet

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OVERVIEW

The SABRE

32 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.

Part

Number

Description

Package

DNR (dB)

THD (dB)

32-bit

DAC

I2S/DSD

Input

SPDIF

Input

Jitter

Reduction

ES9018 SABRE

32 Reference

8-Channel Audio DAC

64-LQFP

135 (mono)

129 (8ch)

-120

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

ES9012 SABRE32 Reference

Stereo Audio DAC

64-LQFP

135 (mono)

133 (2ch)

-120

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

With ESS patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the

SABRE

32 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.

The SABRE

32 Reference audio DAC’s 32-bit Hyperstream architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data

via I2S input, as well as DSD or SPDIF data. The SABRE

32 Reference supports up to 1.536MHz1 input

sampling rates and consumes less than 100mW.

KEY FEATURES

Feature

Benefit

Patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC

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Up to 135dB DNR

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-120dB THD+N

Industry’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with

unprecedented dynamic range and ultra low distortion

Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator

Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter

Universal digital input for up to 1.536MHz

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sampling rate

Supports SPDIF, PCM (I2S, MSB/LSB justified 16-32-bit) or

DSD input with DVD Audio and SACD compatibility.

Integrated DSP functions

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

Customizable output configuration

Mono, stereo, 8-channel (ES9018 only) output in current or

voltage mode based 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

1. This is for oversample bypass mode only. The maximum sample rate using the internal oversampling filters is 500kHz.