The ADS1210 and ADS1211 are precision, wide dynamic range, DS A/D converters that have 24 bits of no missing code and up to 23 bits rms of effective resolution. Because of the nature of the DS design architecture the circuit designer has control over more of the variables and interface options in the A/D’s conversion process than is realizable with other converter architectures. These options are digitally implemented and include analog input configuration, oversampling, calibration and digital protocol control. Consequently, these A/D converters can service a wide variety of applications, including high precision, high speed, and low power. There is the subset of conditions that must exist before 23 bits rms of resolution can be achieved with the ADS1210/11. The manipulation of these A/D functions as well as practical layout recommendations are discussed in this application note.