USB Audio CODECs
USB Audio CODECs
ESS USB audio solutions combine the legendary sound quality of ESS SABRE® DACs with easy-to-use solutions for headsets and dongles. The products feature best-in-class specifications and high-power outputs capable of supporting the most demanding of headphones. Jack detect functionally allows for easy use in USB-C Dongles. And the integrated ADC’s and PDM inputs enable recording inputs or ANC microphones.
MQA (Master Quality Authentication) renderer that makes MQA playback easy and cost efficient. MQA rendering is an ideal fit for USB-C headsets because an increasing number of software decoders support MQA core decode. Enabling the MQA rendering requires no additional design work for the headset maker.
The ESS Audio Signal Processor allows for advanced audio filters for Programmable Equalizers (PEQ), sidetone or other custom designs.
| Product Name | Datasheet/ Product Brief | USB | Audio Signal Processor | MQA Hardware Rendering | DNR per Channel | THD+N | Package | Max Out Voltage | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES9281A PRO | Product Brief | 1.1 & 2.0 | Yes | Yes | 124dB | -112dB | 90-CSP/88QFN | 2 Vrms | USB Bridge, Stereo input, Mic input, MQA* |
| ES9280A PRO | Product Brief | 1.1 & 2.0 | Yes | No | 124dB | -112dB | 90-CSP/88QFN | 2 Vrms | USB Bridge, Stereo input, Mic input |
| ES9270C | Product Brief | 1.1 & 2.0 | No | No | 117dB | -110dB | 90-CSP | 2 Vrms | Stereo input, Mic input |
| ES9260Q | Product Brief | 1.1 | No | No | 123dB | -106dB | 40-QFN | 1 Vrms | Integrated PLL & Regulator |