Soundbar & Audio SoCs ESS Technology’s Crescendo Series is a new generation of SoundBar and Docking System-on-Chip that integrates the highly acclaimed SABRE DAC and ADC with audio decoding, audio post-processing into a single chip to significantly lower the overall system cost without compromise to audio performance. Crescendo III+ SoC for TV SoundBars The Crescendo III+ SoundBar is a 4th-generation SoC that integrates all soundbar audio functions and SDRAM in a 128-pin Low Profile Quad Flat Pack (LQFP) package. For best sound, the Crescendo III+ SoC is built on the ESS SABRE DAC technology normally found only in high-end audiophile and professional audio equipments to deliver spectacular music with an unsurpassed sound stage, utilizing the ESS patented HyperStream™ modulator capable of 100% modulation and unconditional stability to drive analog or digital amplifiers. For digital amplifiers, feedback is provided to drastically reduce distortion and non-linearities encountered by open-loop systems. For lowest system BOM, the Crescendo III+ SoC embeds a 2MB SDRAM and adopts a unified memory architecture for lowest memory cost. It integrates a 32-bit RISC and a 64-bit media processor for audio decoding, post-processing, lip-synchronization and sound effects such as virtual surround and bass enhancement, a hardware parametric equalizer (PEQ) for speaker equalization, an automatic gain limiter (AGL) for anti-clipping control, a user-programmable 32-bit Audio Coprocessor for custom sound algorithms, a 5.1-channel patented HyperStream™ Class D or D/A converter with 3-channel feedback for driving digital or analog power stages, a 2-input HyperStream™ stereo ADC for connection to line input sources, a 6-input SPDIF/ARC receiver for connection to coaxial, optical, HDMI and ARC input sources, a 4-channel system ADC for analog status measurement, a 2-ch PWM controller for analog voltage control, a 3-channel key ADC for multi-key support, and dual full-speed USB host/device controllers for firmware upgrade or music playback from thumb drives or iPod. Other Crescendo solutions Click on one of the links below for more information on our Crescendo family of soundbar solutions. Product Name Crescendo III SoC Crescendo II+ Cescendo II For information about samples or product datasheets, please contact your local ESS Sales Representative. © 2021 ESS Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PRIVACY POLICY