CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SABRE9006A Premier8-Channel Audio DAC Analog Reinvented Datasheet OVERVIEW The Sabre Premier (SABRE9006A) High Performance Audio DAC is a 24-Bit, 8-channel audio DAC that brings professional, digital audio quality to the consumer home entertainment market. The SABRE9006A is a pin-compatible replacement for the ES9006 and offers significantly improved linearity versus the ES9006. Using ESS patented HyperStream architecture and patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the Sabre Premier Audio DAC delivers studio quality audio with 120dB DNR and 102dB THD+N to digital audio applications such as Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD, CD, home theatre, set top boxes and digital TV. The Sabre Premiers flexible input architecture accepts serial 16-24 bit serial PCM data to 192kHz sample rate, 16-24 bit SPDIF data up to 96kHz sampling rate, or DSD data supporting native SACD audio. The Sabre Premier DAC sets a new standard for high-quality audio performance in a cost-effective, compact, easy to use form factor for todays most demanding digital audio applications. FEATURE DESCRIPTION PatentedHyperStreamArchitecture o Unprecedented dynamic range and low distortion allowing o DNR: +120dB true reproduction of audio as it is mastered at the recording o THD+N: 102dB studio o Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter allowing Patented Time Domain Jitter Reduction simple system design and layout 51-bit Accumulator and 28-bit Processing o Distortion free signal processing Auto-detect PCM/DSD Converter o Universal (e.g. DVD/SACD) audio playback 8-channel DAC in 48-LQFP o Reduces PCB footprint and simplifies board layout Low power (100mW for 8 channels) o Simplifies power supply design 2 o All-digital SPDIF, PCM (I S, MSB/LSB justified 16-, 20- or Universal Digital Input 24-bit) or DSD input o Click-free soft mute and volume control o Programmable filter characteristics for PCM/DSD Integrated DSP functions o Programmable Zero detect o De-emphasis for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling APPLICATIONS Blu-ray players SACD / DVD-Audio players Audio receivers Home theater receivers Professional audio equipment ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA. Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Rev. 1.2 May 4, 2020 SABRE9006ADatasheet FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM CONTROL INTERFACE ES9006 SABRE9006A OVERSAMPLING DATA 8:1 FILTER DAC 8:1 DSD/PCM Jitter De-emphasis, DDAAC (8xC (8x)) FILTER (8x) Interface Volume Control, Reduction DACB 8:1 DATA CLK Soft Mute, Zero Detect AVCC VREF AGND XI (MCLK) OSC XO POWER SUPPLY ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 237 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel (408) 643-8800 Fax (408) 643-8801 2 RESET ADDR SDA SCL DVCC DGND