With the introduction of the CS556x/7x/8x family of 16- and 24-bit analogue-to-digital converters, Cirrus Logic is looking to redefine the production method of high-performance industrial data converters. The devices combine the higher bandwidth and low-distortion performance of SAR converters with high resolution and low noise that is the hallmark of delta-sigma ADCs. The combination of features provides designers of precision instrumentation - such as industrial-process controllers, laboratory equipment, medical instrumentation, and high-speed weighing systems - with a significantly higher level of measurement accuracy, while reducing noise and increasing throughput.