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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...
Picotest
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Podcast with Steve Sandler:Â 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...
Picotest
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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Tektronix Innovation Forum 2022 Session with Steve Sandler
Making Power Distribution Network Measurements with Confidence (22 mins) Power Distribution Networks (PDNs) are powering FPGAs,...
Picotest
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
May 18, 20223 min read
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How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years
Signal Integrity Journal Webinar Series Title: How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years Available on demand Length: 1 hour, 1...
Picotest
May 4, 20222 min read
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The Simple Truth about Complex Impedance Probes
by Steve Sandler Originally presented at the 11th Power Analysis & Design Symposium (Live Virtual Event), March 9, 2022 Picotest Power...
Picotest
Apr 18, 20221 min read
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Measuring the Bulk Dielectric Constant (Dk) on a Microstrip with a TDR
by Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler Most modern circuit designs depend on accurate logic signals at the logic receiver. This assurance...
Picotest
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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A Bode Plot Without Access to the Control Loop
November 23, 2021 Steve Sandler This extreme measurement seems more impossible than difficult. The traditional stability assessment...
Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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Tektronix Innovation Forum 2021 Sessions with Steve Sandler
TDR Functionality for Power Integrity (30 mins) During this smart bar session, learn how to use TDR techniques to better understand power...
Picotest
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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DgCon 2019: Power Integrity Webinars for Addressing Power Related Noise in Distributed Systems
These presentations discuss many of the noise sources that impact sensitive circuits (such as LNAs, Clocks, and PLLs), how to measure...
Picotest
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Space Power Workshop 2021 - Power Integrity Challenges In the Space Industry, An Update
Learn about the current state of Power Integrity analysis and test in the Space industry from PI Guru Steve Sandler. This video discusses...
Picotest
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Picotest
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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DesignCon Spring Break Webinar Series
Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes Available On Demand Click here to register/watch on demand. Power Integrity: Analyze Impedance to Improve...
Picotest
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and E5061B VNA
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com High speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design requires well designed Power Delivery...
Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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App Note: NISM using the P2102A Probe and E5061B VNA
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com Control loop stability is critical to the performance of all systems, as it...
Picotest
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and ZNL6 VNA
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com High speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design requires well designed Power Delivery...
Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and Copper Mountain Tech 2-Port VNA
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com, and Subbaiah M. Pemmaiah, Coppermountaintech.com High speed Printed Circuit Board...
Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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