Bode 100

Apr 24, 20231 min read

Test Training Available from Picotest

Did you know Picotest has published a variety of training aids for engineers looking to learn power supply and power integrity testing...

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Podcast with Steve Sandler: All About Probes and Ensuring Accurate Measurements

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Dec 13, 20221 min read

Podcast with Steve Sandler: All About Probes and Ensuring Accurate Measurements

Judy Warner of The EEcosystem discusses with Steve Sandler the topic of probes. He explains how they work, why there are so many...

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Small Signal Models, Small Signal Problems

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Nov 14, 20221 min read

Small Signal Models, Small Signal Problems

by Will McCaffrey, Northrop Grumman Published by Signal Integrity Journal, November 15, 2022 The Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs) are a...

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How to Test PSRR, PSNR and PSMR for Sensitive Applications, Including Optical Transceivers

Picotest

Oct 4, 20222 min read

How to Test PSRR, PSNR and PSMR for Sensitive Applications, Including Optical Transceivers

Click here to register and watch on demand Presented by: Steven M. Sandler, Managing Director, Picotest Duration: 29 minutes Originally...

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Ultra-Ultra-Low Impedance (4 micro-ohm) Measurements

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Jul 25, 20222 min read

Ultra-Ultra-Low Impedance (4 micro-ohm) Measurements

By Benjamin Dannan Published by Signal Integrity Journal, July 26, 2022 Companies like Intel, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are...

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How Can You Measure a HUGE Inductance with DC Bias?

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May 18, 20223 min read

How Can You Measure a HUGE Inductance with DC Bias?

by Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, May 19, 2022 Most DC/DC converters and switching voltage regulators use filter...

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Calibrating the 2-Port Probe for Low Impedance PDN Measurements

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Sep 21, 20211 min read

Calibrating the 2-Port Probe for Low Impedance PDN Measurements

May 18, 2021 Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler "High speed printed circuit board (PCB) design requires well designed power delivery...

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Picotest

Sep 9, 20211 min read

Picotest 2-port Probe Impedance Measurements

By Brian Hostetler – HPE, Inc. This document explains the measurements made on a few different power rails on a printed circuit board...

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App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and Bode 100 VNA

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Mar 11, 20212 min read

App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and Bode 100 VNA

By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com High speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design requires well designed Power Delivery...

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Webinar: DC Biased Impedance Measurements

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May 26, 20201 min read

Webinar: DC Biased Impedance Measurements

From OMICRON Lab: “The Impedance of real-life components is often non-linear, depending on the applied DC bias voltage or current. In...

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Picotest

Apr 8, 20201 min read

The 5-Minute Method for Stabilizing Any Control Loop

By Steve Sandler | January 28, 2020 One method of designing stable control loops is to create an accurate broadband simulation model and...

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Picotest

Apr 8, 20201 min read

Video: Measurement-Based, Harmonic Balance VRM Model

A presentation by Steven Sandler from Picotest, DgCon 2019 Modern high-performance power rail design requires high accuracy voltage...

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Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

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Oct 29, 20191 min read

Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

This application note series by Steve Sandler explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable...

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Measuring The Negative Input Resistance Of DC-DC Converters

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May 17, 20191 min read

Measuring The Negative Input Resistance Of DC-DC Converters

Measuring the negative resistance of a DC-DC converter’s input requires introducing a perturbation of the input voltage while measuring...

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Picotest

Mar 16, 20181 min read

The Quickest Path To Power Integrity

Two things became apparent to me during our recent series of 2017 Hands-On Power Integrity Workshops. First, the majority of attendees...

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Picotest

Nov 2, 20171 min read

Bode Plots are Overrated

Control loop stability is critically important. But whether your focus is on power supply design, power integrity, or mixed-signal power...

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Picotest

Jul 6, 20171 min read

Accurately measure ceramic capacitors by extending VNA range

Ceramic capacitors play an oversized role in circuit performance as a major contributor to voltage regulator control loop stability and...

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Power Integrity Workshop Video Series Lab 1: One-Port Impedance Measurements

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Jun 29, 20171 min read

Power Integrity Workshop Video Series Lab 1: One-Port Impedance Measurements

#DTBK01 #1port #powerintegrity #vrts3 #bode100 #Oneport #videos #impedance

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Introduction to NISM – Non-Invasive Stability Measurement with Steve Sandler

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Jun 20, 20171 min read

Introduction to NISM – Non-Invasive Stability Measurement with Steve Sandler

More information on this revolutionary measurement technology can be found here: https://www.picotest.com/non-invasive-stability-measurem...

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Extended-Range Shunt-Thru Measurement with Steve Sandler

Picotest

Jun 20, 20171 min read

Extended-Range Shunt-Thru Measurement with Steve Sandler

#2portshunt #decoupling #capacitors #j2102a #bode100 #videos

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