PicotestJul 27, 20221 min readDC-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...
PicotestJun 14, 20221 min readTektronix Innovation Forum 2022 Session with Steve SandlerMaking Power Distribution Network Measurements with Confidence (22 mins) Power Distribution Networks (PDNs) are powering FPGAs,...
PicotestMay 18, 20223 min readHow Can You Measure a HUGE Inductance with DC Bias?by Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, May 19, 2022 Most DC/DC converters and switching voltage regulators use filter...
PicotestMay 11, 20221 min readDo 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...
PicotestSep 29, 20211 min readEDI CON Online 2021Technical Session Available on demand The Influence of Connectivity on Low Impedance Measurements Presented by: Steven M Sandler,...
PicotestSep 21, 20212 min readDesignCon Spring Break Webinar SeriesDuration: 1 hour, 5 minutes Available On Demand Click here to register/watch on demand. Power Integrity: Analyze Impedance to Improve...
PicotestMay 27, 20211 min readSelecting a VRM Output InductorMay 25, 2021 | Steve Sandler, Picotest The selection of the output filter inductor is generally made using several figures of merit...
PicotestMay 25, 20211 min readPower Integrity Assessment and Optimization in the Frequency DomainIEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference: https://lamc-ieee.org/ Registration: http://bit.ly/lamc-2021-sandler Full Program:...
PicotestJan 14, 20211 min readMeasuring 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...