Hey Paul , i've worked under the idea that most convertors lose linearity
in
the top & bottom of their ranges , and as a reminder that a few db of
headroom
doesn't hurt [ well maybe 60 hurts with a hammer ! ]

Are you planning a convertor project ?

regards Greg


"Paul Stamler" wrote in message
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Hi folks:

Anyone here familiar with the AD1853 D/A converter chip? Does it have a
linearity problem in the top decibel (in other words, significantly higher
distortion from -1.0dBFS to 0dBFS)?

What about the AD1896 asynchronous sample rate converter? Does it have the
problem outlined above?

Peace,
Paul