CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION
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Ultra ADC Series
Reference ADC
32-bit High Performance Audio ADC
Product Brief
Analog Reinvented
The SABRE32 ADC series is the world’s highest performance 32-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter solution targeted
for consumer applications such as audio pre-amplifier, audio processor, A/V receiver and professional audio
applications such as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio workstations.
Part
Description
DNR (dB-A) THD+N (dB)
127 (Mono)
32-bit
Digital Filter
−120 (Mono) Programmable Programmable
8-band Biquad I2S/SPDIF Sample Package
Filter
Output
Rate
ES9102
ES9112
SABRE32 Reference
32ꢀbit Stereo/Mono ADC 124 (Stereo) −118 (Stereo)
SABRE32 Ultra
Yes
Up to
384kHz
Up to
48LQFP
28SOP
124
ꢀ112
Programmable Programmable
Yes
32ꢀbit Stereo ADC
384kHz
Using the ESS proprietary 32-bit Hyperstream ADC architecture, the SABRE32 Reference ADC delivers an
unprecedented DNR of 127dB and THD+N of −120dB in mono mode (or DNR of 124dB and THD+N of −118dB in
stereo mode), a performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts.
For highest performance, the SABRE32 ADC series implements a 32-bit programmable decimation filter and outputs
the full 32-bit resolution in I2S mode, or 24-bit resolution in SPDIF mode. A digital high-pass filter is available for DC
removal. Additionally, a programmable 8-band biquad filter is implemented for RIAA or custom equalization. The
SABRE32 ADC series supports synchronous SPDIF or I2S master/slave output, or asynchronous I2S slave output
relative to the master clock for up to 384kHz sample rate and consumes less than 200mW.
FEATURE
BENEFIT
Unprecedented dynamic range and ultra low distortion
32-bit Hyperstream ADC architecture
Reference Ultra
DNR (dB-A)
THD+N (-dB) Up to 120
Up to 127
124
112
Build-in mono mode (Reference only)
Mono (with additional performance) or stereo configuration
without external components
32-bit Programmable decimation (FIR) filter
Customizable FIR decimation filters for any application
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Built–in sharp or low-group delay filters, or
User customizable characteristics
Programmable 8-band biquad filter
Customizable equalization for any application
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Built-in RIAA filter
User customizable characteristics
Programmable Digital High-pass filter
Up to 384kHz sampling rate
Eliminates input DC offset
Compatible with DVD-audio and professional applications
Configured by microcontroller or used standalone
I2C or hardware based control
Flexible SPDIF/I2S digital output modes
Synchronous SPDIF or I2S master/slave output, or
asynchronous I2S slave output relative to master clock
Low power in a small package
Simplifies power supply design
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<200mW power consumption
ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 48401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel (510) 492-1088 • Fax (510) 492-1098