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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...
Picotest
May 26, 20232 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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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...
Picotest
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
May 11, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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...
Picotest
Jan 25, 20222 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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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...
Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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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....
Picotest
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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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...
Picotest
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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EDI CON Online 2021
Technical Session Available on demand The Influence of Connectivity on Low Impedance Measurements Presented by: Steven M Sandler,...
Picotest
Sep 29, 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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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,...
Picotest
Sep 22, 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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