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May 26, 20232 min read

Simulation as an Essential Tool - Steve Sandler - AltiumLive 2020

This session presents the essential role of simulation in the design and development ecosystem. The speaker draws on his own experience...

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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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DC-DC Converters – Solid Return Plane or Cutouts Under Switch Node and Inductor?

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Jul 27, 20221 min read

DC-DC Converters – Solid Return Plane or Cutouts Under Switch Node and Inductor?

by Kenneth Wyatt and Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, July 28, 2022 The question on whether the ground return plane...

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Do you need thick copper layers in PCBs for high currents? Are you sure?

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May 11, 20221 min read

Do you need thick copper layers in PCBs for high currents? Are you sure?

A Talk About Power Integrity and PCB Impacts with Steve Sandler and Robert Feranec This is a GREAT webinar discussing what is important...

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Ask the Experts: Getting Power Integrity Right

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Mar 9, 20221 min read

Ask the Experts: Getting Power Integrity Right

The push to minimize device size, with lower voltages and higher frequencies, means power quality is more important than ever. The higher...

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How Fast is the Switching Speed of a GaN Switch?

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Jan 25, 20222 min read

How Fast is the Switching Speed of a GaN Switch?

by Steve Sandler How fast is the world’s fastest GaN switch? It is an interesting question, and maybe is mostly wanted for bragging...

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Measuring the Bulk Dielectric Constant (Dk) on a Microstrip with a TDR

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Jan 10, 20221 min read

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...

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Cable Shield Resistance Issue in a 2-port Impedance Measurement

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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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Why EM Is Replacing SPICE For Simulation of Board-Level Power Delivery

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Dec 2, 20212 min read

Why EM Is Replacing SPICE For Simulation of Board-Level Power Delivery

How2Power.com - November 2021 by Heidi Barnes, Keysight Technologies, Santa Rosa, Calif. and Steve Sandler, Picotest, Phoenix, Ariz....

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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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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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Tektronix Innovation Forum 2021 Sessions with Steve Sandler

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Sep 22, 20211 min read

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...

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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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Space Power Workshop 2021 - Power Integrity Challenges In the Space Industry, An Update

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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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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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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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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 E5061B VNA

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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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App Note: NISM using the P2102A Probe and E5061B VNA

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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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