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Dec 13, 20221 min read
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...
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Picotest
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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Picotest
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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Picotest
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Tektronix Innovation Forum 2022 Session with Steve Sandler
Making Power Distribution Network Measurements with Confidence (22 mins) Power Distribution Networks (PDNs) are powering FPGAs,...
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Picotest
Apr 18, 20221 min read
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...
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Picotest
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Determining FPGA Dynamic Load Current
This extreme measurement example is from a DesignCon 2020 paper, titled “A Method for Dynamic Load Current Testing with a Benchtop Power...
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Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Cable Shield Resistance Issue in a 2-port Impedance Measurement
November 15, 2021 Steve Sandler For this extreme measurement example, I selected a simple problem that has been widely published by...
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Picotest
Sep 30, 20211 min read
DesignCon Digital 2021
October 5 & 6, 2021 "This online event from the producers of DesignCon features an education program with on-demand webinars presented by...
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Picotest
Sep 29, 20211 min read
EDI CON Online 2021
Technical Session Available on demand The Influence of Connectivity on Low Impedance Measurements Presented by: Steven M Sandler,...
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Picotest
Sep 22, 20211 min read
Solving Power Integrity Test Challenges with Guest Speaker for Q&A Steve Sandler of Picotest
Learn how to use the MSO6 Oscilloscope to measure input filter stability, PSRR, impedance, step load, inductors with DC bias, TDR, EMI,...
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Picotest
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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...
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Picotest
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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...
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Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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...
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Picotest
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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...
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Picotest
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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...
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Picotest
May 7, 20211 min read
Picotest P2102A 2-Port Probe Calibration with the Copper Mountain VNA
This video looks at how to perform a full calibration on the Copper Mountain Compact 2-port VNA using the Picotest P2102A 2-port probe...
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Picotest
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Measuring pH and fF With a TDR Using a Cursor Measurement
"The time domain reflectometer (TDR) is an instrument that is often used to measure printed circuit board (PCB) test coupons and cable...
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Picotest
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Why specialized PDN Cable® is Essential for your Power Integrity Impedance Testing
This short video discusses the feature set your cabling needs to get PDN impedance measurements correct. A coaxial instrument cable must...
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Picotest
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
Video: Steve Sandler from Space Shuttle to Power Integrity Bootcamp at DesignCon 2020
“The very first project Steve Sandler, Managing Director of Picotest, worked on, was the space shuttle—and this was just the beginning of...
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