Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@EMBEDINC.COM> wrote:
> Note that a full 16 bits implies 96dB signal to noise ratio.
> Try finding an A/D that can do that.

24-bit delta-sigma converters, both low-speed ones and those intended
for audio applications, regularly achieve 110-120 dB SNR or even more.

-- Dave Tweed

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