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These Seven Trends May Change Power Design Dramatically
New power semiconductor technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) promise to rewrite the record books with...
Picotest
May 4, 20111 min read


An Accurate Method For Measuring Capacitor ESL
With ESL values typically in the range of 1 nH to 5 nH, measuring the ESL of chip capacitors is not a trivial task. At present, some...
Picotest
May 4, 20111 min read


Measuring MOSFET Gate Resistance
The OMICRON Lab Bode 100 Network Analyzer, used in conjunction with the Picotest J2130A DC Bias Injector, is a perfect combination for...
Picotest
Mar 16, 20111 min read


Power Supply Measurement Techniques Instructional Videos: PSRR Measurement using the J2120A Line Inj
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Mar 13, 20111 min read


Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring PSRR Using a Network Analyzer and the Line Injector
Click here to read the entire article. #e5061b #j2120a #psrr #applicationnotes #bode100 #picotest
Picotest
Feb 7, 20111 min read
FAQ #17: Does the J2110A Bode Box accept both +12V and -12V power supply at the same time?
Does the J2110A Bode Box accept both +12V and -12V power supply at the same time? I saw only one red banana jack and one black banana...
Picotest
Dec 31, 20101 min read


Making Invasive and Non-Invasive Stability Measurements Using the Bode 100 and the PICOTEST J2111A C
This application note also shows how the phase margin of a linear voltage regulator (LM317) can be measured using the Bode 100 and...
Picotest
Dec 24, 20101 min read
Measuring LDOs requires more bandwidth than you think
Most electronic systems contain at least one voltage regulator, with many systems requiring several regulators, each providing a...
Picotest
Dec 12, 20101 min read
Why Network Analyzer Signal Levels Affect Measurement Results
When measuring a circuit or device with our network analyzers, engineers generally inject a signal and believe that the measured results...
Picotest
Nov 26, 20101 min read


Signal Injection Transformers – What makes them special?
In this article we’ll take a look at what makes the signal injection transformer special, why an audio or video transformer is not a...
Picotest
Nov 16, 20102 min read
Deconstructing the Step Load Response Reveals a Wealth of Information
What can be learned from the Step Load response and why we should care? When analyzing power circuits, engineers routinely evaluate the...
Picotest
Sep 22, 20101 min read
Debunking Transformer Performance Myths
In this article we intend to dispel three common myths regarding transformers, and more generally, magnetic coupling. To provide the...
Picotest
Aug 1, 20101 min read
Transformer Parameter Extraction
It is often the case, in circuits which use a transformer, that the performance of the circuit is significantly dependent on the...
Picotest
Aug 1, 20101 min read
Broad Injector Product Line Eases Power Supply Stability Analysis
Developed to aid power supply designers in control-loop stability analysis, Picotest’s line of signal injectors are being introduced as...
Picotest
Jul 15, 20101 min read


Arbitrary Waveform Generator Aids Design of Power Electronics
Written by Steve Sandler Featured by Penton Media in EDN, Power Electronics, and Microwaves & RF This article demonstrates how the G5100A...
Picotest
Jun 7, 20101 min read


SPICE Modeling Using Two Picotest 6.5 Digit DMM’s
I was thinking about how a typical engineer would go about creating a SPICE model for a simple diode. This seems like a pretty basic...
Picotest
May 30, 20102 min read
Generating Stable Voltage For Multiple Applications
Understanding the key parameters of diodes and other components used in reference voltage circuits can help avoid issues in different...
Picotest
Mar 30, 20101 min read
FAQ #16: What Calibration Services do you offer?
What Calibration Services do you offer? Apart from warranty repairs, calibration and servicing, done directly at Picotest, we work with...
Picotest
Jan 1, 20101 min read
FAQ #15: What injectors should I order?
What injectors should I order? Most users purchase cost saving “bundles” and we have several to choose from on our website. Please see...
Picotest
Jan 1, 20101 min read
FAQ #14: Please specify what is the maximum AC injection signal voltage and current for the J2120 Li
Please specify what is the maximum AC injection signal voltage and current for the J2120 Line Injector? We need to measure PSRR of our...
Picotest
Jan 1, 20102 min read
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