J2102A

Nov 28, 20171 min read

Measuring Sub-milliOhm PDN Impedance

High speed and portable electronics are still shrinking while power integrity demands continue to require lower power distribution...

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Introduction to NISM – Non-Invasive Stability Measurement with Steve Sandler

Picotest

Jun 20, 20171 min read

Introduction to NISM – Non-Invasive Stability Measurement with Steve Sandler

More information on this revolutionary measurement technology can be found here: https://www.picotest.com/non-invasive-stability-measurem...

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Extended-Range Shunt-Thru Measurement with Steve Sandler

Picotest

Jun 20, 20171 min read

Extended-Range Shunt-Thru Measurement with Steve Sandler

#2portshunt #decoupling #capacitors #j2102a #bode100 #videos

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Characterizing and Modeling Switch Mode Power Supplies (Mar 15)

Picotest

Apr 26, 20171 min read

Characterizing and Modeling Switch Mode Power Supplies (Mar 15)

Original air date: March 15, 2017 Why this Webcast is Important: Whether your power supply designs are based on switch mode or linear...

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Picotest

Jun 2, 20161 min read

Power Integrity Boot camp – Santa Clara 5/24 – Keysight and Picotest

Key Take Aways: What is Power Integrity? Why a design should have flat power rail impedance. How to select a VRM Part 2: Case Study in...

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Picotest

Oct 3, 20141 min read

Techniques for accurate PSRR measurements

By John Rice, System Engineer, Texas Instruments and Steve Sandler, Managing Director, Picotest Introduction In theory, measuring the...

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Picotest

Mar 19, 20141 min read

Measure PDN on a budget

There are many good analyzers available for measuring PDN High performance VNAs are available from all of the major test equipment...

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Troubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: Measuring Impedance Using VNAs (2-Port) (Part 4 of the on

Picotest

Sep 8, 20131 min read

Troubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: Measuring Impedance Using VNAs (2-Port) (Part 4 of the on

Shunt through, wideband measurements can be made from approximately 100 microohms to a few ohms. This is the measurement performed by...

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Picotest

Apr 11, 20132 min read

FAQ #23 What Injectors do I need for PDN Measurements?

Our J2112A current injector has been the most requested product to date. It provides a very fast low current pulse, though based on a RF...

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How to Make Higher Voltage Power-Distribution-Network Measurements

Picotest

Jan 23, 20131 min read

How to Make Higher Voltage Power-Distribution-Network Measurements

Assuming the AC signals in the measurement are very small, the power ratings of the ports limit the absolute maximum DC voltage that can...

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Picotest

Jun 15, 20121 min read

How To Measure Ultra-Low Impedances

Maintaining clean, regulated voltage requires more than a high-quality power supply. The power distribution network (PDN)—which, together...

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FAQ #20: 2 Port Shunt Thru Impedance Measurement With The Bode 100

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Jun 7, 20121 min read

FAQ #20: 2 Port Shunt Thru Impedance Measurement With The Bode 100

2 Port Shunt Thru Impedance Measurement With The Bode 100 Below are a few diagrams on how to do a 2-port impedance measurement and have...

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New Test Adapters Improve Your PDN Measurements

Picotest

Apr 30, 20121 min read

New Test Adapters Improve Your PDN Measurements

The resistor being measured is a 250uOhm 1% resistor manufactured by Stackpole. The datasheet is not clear about how the device...

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