High Resolution D/A Scrambler

The Sonic2 platform delivers stunning studio-master-quality sound in consumer electronic devices, unlocking the high-definition entertainment experience for today's and future next-generation high-resolution discs. Sonic2 combines the state-of-the-art Q5™ Upsampling, a prioritaire multi-dac scrambling algorithm, and a high-performance DAC architecture. Sonic2™ can also be combined with TimeLock™ ultra-low jitter master clock resulting in unparalleled audio fidelity in the playback of high-definition audio content from today's SACD, DVD-Audio, and HDMI audio sources that is also future proof for the next generation of HD-DVD and Blu-ray disks.

Applications

CD/SACD/DVD-Audio players and recorders
HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players
High resolution D/A converters and music servers

Features

High performance 384kHz 2-Channel Upsampler integrates state-of-the-art Q5™ Upsampling and Sonic Scrambling technology
Scalable audio performance from CD, SACD to DVD-Audio
Processes 1bit DSD input streams for high definition audio support
Excellent jitter attenuation with high quality local clock
Scrambling technology significantly improves linearity in for high definition audio sources such as SACD/DVD-Audio
384kHz upsampled digital output drives 4 DACs in twin dual mono-mode
Available on low-cost Blackfin DSP processor
Controllable via SPI command interface

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Superior High Resolution Performance

The superior linearity performance of the Sonic2™ is thanks to its unique Sonic Scrambling™ technology. Below is a comparison between a typical high performance CD/SACD/DVD-Audio player and a Sonic2 enabled player. To the right it is shown clearly that in a standard player as the digital input signal decreases (music volume decreased) the analog output deviates significantly from the corresponding input limiting significantly the potential of SACD and DVD-Audio sources to that of standard CD players. To the left is the same system with Sonic2 technology, here we see that the linearity performance is nearly perfect right down to the dynamic range limits of DVD-Audio (-140dB) unlocking the full potential of high resolution audio sources.