PicotestSep 10, 20131 min readFAQ# 27: Why is PDN measured using a VNA and not an oscilloscope?Steve Sandler Answers Your PDN Questions (Power Electronics’ Q&A Series) Power Electronics received a question about why PDN is measured...
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PicotestAug 20, 20121 min readSharpen Rising and Falling EdgesWherever you find a digital control signal, you find sharp rising and falling edges that need characterization. These edges occur on...
PicotestAug 6, 20121 min readUse A Signal Analyzer To Measure Power Supply, Regulator, and Reference NoiseOscilloscopes often are used to measure power supply, linear regulator, and reference noise. Since an oscilloscope has a sensitivity in...
PicotestJul 9, 20121 min readEssential Test Adapters for Your Network / Impedance AnalyzerThe network analyzer, sometimes referred to as a Frequency Response Analyzer (FRA) is a common piece of equipment in most of our labs...
PicotestJun 22, 20121 min readEffectively Using the EM-6992 Near Field Probe Kit to Troubleshoot EMI IssuesThe EM-6992 Probe Kit includes three magnetic (H) field and two electric (E) field passive, near-field probes and an extension handle...
PicotestMay 24, 20121 min readTroubleshooting EMI: Use Versatile Instrument And Preamp To Search For Embedded NoiseMost engineers do not have convenient access to the equipment necessary for electromagnetic compliance (EMC) or electromagnetic...
PicotestJun 9, 20111 min readPowering RF and Microwave SystemsRF/microwave design engineers faced with developing effective power circuits for a system require more complete data sheets, appropriate...