High CMRR Balanced Interface for Crystal 18 or 20 Bit A/D Converters -
http://www.jensen-transformers.com/as/as062.pdf
Transformer balanced passive input circuit for CS5367 A/D converter
http://www.jensen-transformers.com/as/as086.pdf
Here is a high resolution A/D converter from EDN Magazine that can be driven from a ubiquitous, 9-pin serial port.
http://www.edn.com/article/CA159691.html
http://www.edn.com/article/CA196483.html
There are a number of advantages for utilizing an external analog to digital converter (ADC) in a project’s design. The internal ADC of the PIC18F series is limited to 10-bit resolution, while much higher resolution ADCs are available.
http://www.semifluid.com/?p=22
The MAX144 is a 12-bit two-channel ADC that has a 7.4µs successive-approximation ADC, automatic power-down, fast wake-up (2.5µs), an on-chip clock, and a high-speed, 3-wire serial interface.
http://www.semifluid.com/?p=21
Uses for Crystal18 or20 Bit A/D Converters.
http://www.jensen-transformers.com/as/as062.pdf
A PC usually requires a plug-in ADC card to process analog signals. However, with the circuitry , a PC can communicate with an 18-bit ADC through its serial port.
http://www.edn.com/article/CA159691.html