PicotestDec 4, 20131 minSix tips for better TDR measurementsThe setup in Figure 2 illustrates the impact of poor quality connectors. In this image, the TDR is deskewed with no cables attached to...
PicotestNov 26, 20131 minPDN Basics – Paralleling Tantalum and Ceramic Capacitors Can Be RiskyBecause of their high ESL compared to ceramic, tantalum capacitors are not the optimum choice for high frequency decoupling. Paralleling...
PicotestNov 14, 20131 minTroubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: The Switch (Part 6 of the ongoing series.)With those measurement requirements as background, Sandler examines how switching frequency and duty cycle affect power supply stability...
PicotestNov 7, 20132 minCombination VNA/FRAs Offer More Capability And Lower CostA frequency response analyzer (‘FRA’) is often used to measure gain and phase plots of control loops (Bode plots), filter responses and...