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The Ultimate Power Rail Noise Measurement
by Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, May 5, 2022 I receive many questions about measuring power rail noise: Do I...
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May 4, 20221 min read
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How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years
Signal Integrity Journal Webinar Series Title: How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years Available on demand Length: 1 hour, 1...
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May 4, 20222 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...
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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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To the Moon and Back
How long does it take to turn on a light if the switch, battery, and light are on the Earth, but the cable connecting them goes to the...
Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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A Bode Plot Without Access to the Control Loop
November 23, 2021 Steve Sandler This extreme measurement seems more impossible than difficult. The traditional stability assessment...
Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 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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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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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...
Picotest
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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Tektronix Webinar: Scope Based Power Integrity and Power Electronics for Mixed Signal Applications
With Steve Sandler, Picotest Managing Director and Tony Ambrose, Tektronix Field Applications Engineer Available on demand Duration: 42...
Picotest
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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The Goldilocks TDR
Those that know me, know that I like things that, on a scale of one to ten, go to eleven. For the youngsters out there, see Spinal Tap,...
Picotest
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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