On 10/25/06, Pearce, AB (Alan) <A.B.Pearce@rl.ac.uk> wrote:
> >>btw, 10 bits __is__ high resolution, anything above
> >>or equal to 6 bits is quite good resolution.
> >
> >Not in my language!  12 bit ADC/DACs is the minimum
> >I use in my job, and 16bits is more common.
>
> I would agree. 10 bit is low resolution, 12 & 14 bit is easily the
> common resolutions now, and 16 bit when the extra accuracy is needed.
>

16bit is quite common in the high performance analog 4-20mA
interface application. Speed does varies a lot. I am now using
24bit sigma-delta ADC and 16bit DAC for the project. 12bit seems
to be the minimum here.
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