FAQ 044: Effective Resolution of an AD Converter

Question

To measure the effective resolution of my A/D board, I have short-circuited the inputs, but detected a high fluctuation of the signal. What signal-to-noise ratio can be expected using dSPACE A/D boards and how can I determine the effective resolution of an A/D converter?

Answer

Tags
Date 2018-11-22
Product Type Compact Systems, Modular Systems
Hardware Type Single-Board Hardware, SCALEXIO Hardware, PHS Hardware, MicroAutoBox Hardware, MicroLabBox Hardware, Off-the-Shelf Systems
Software Type Implementation Software
Product DS1104 R&D Controller Board, DS2002 Multi-Channel A/D Board, DS2003 Multi-Channel A/D Board, DS2004 High-Speed A/D Board, DS2202 HIL I/O Board, DS2211 HIL I/O Board, DS2601 Signal Measurement Board, DS2680 I/O Unit, DS6101 Multi-I/O Board, MicroAutoBox, MicroLabBox, SCALEXIO
Information Type Frequently Asked Questions
Information Category Working with
dSPACE Release 2023-A, 2022-B, 2022-A, 2021-B, 2021-A, 2020-B, 2020-A, 2019-B, 2019-A, 2018-B, 2018-A, 2017-B , 2017-A, 2016-B, 2016-A, 2015-B, 2015-A, 2014-B, 2014-A, 2013-B, 2013-A, Prior to 2013-A
Keywords ADC, effective resolution, DS1103 PPC Controller

Drive innovation forward. Always on the pulse of technology development.

Subscribe to our expert knowledge. Learn from our successful project examples. Keep up to date on simulation and validation. Subscribe to/manage dSPACE direct and aerospace & defense now.

Enable form call

At this point, an input form from Click Dimensions is integrated. This enables us to process your newsletter subscription. The form is currently hidden due to your privacy settings for our website.

External input form

By activating the input form, you consent to personal data being transmitted to Click Dimensions within the EU, in the USA, Canada or Australia. More on this in our privacy policy.