Dynamic RangeTypically expressed in dB, dynamic range is defined as the range between the noise floor of a device and its specified maximum output level. An ADC's dynamic range is the range of signal amplitudes which the ADC can resolve; an ADC with a dynamic range of 60dB can resolve signal amplitudes from x to 1000x. Dynamic range is important in communication applications, where signal strengths vary dramatically. If the signal is too large, it over-ranges the ADC input. If the signal is too small, it gets lost in the converter's quantization noise