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May 4, 20111 min read

These Seven Trends May Change Power Design Dramatically

New power semiconductor technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) promise to rewrite the record books with...

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An Accurate Method For Measuring Capacitor ESL

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May 4, 20111 min read

An Accurate Method For Measuring Capacitor ESL

With ESL values typically in the range of 1 nH to 5 nH, measuring the ESL of chip capacitors is not a trivial task. At present, some...

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Mar 16, 20111 min read

Measuring MOSFET Gate Resistance

The OMICRON Lab Bode 100 Network Analyzer, used in conjunction with the Picotest J2130A DC Bias Injector, is a perfect combination for...

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Power Supply Measurement Techniques Instructional Videos: PSRR Measurement using the J2120A Line Inj

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Mar 13, 20111 min read

Power Supply Measurement Techniques Instructional Videos: PSRR Measurement using the J2120A Line Inj

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Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring PSRR Using a Network Analyzer and the Line Injector

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Feb 7, 20111 min read

Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring PSRR Using a Network Analyzer and the Line Injector

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Dec 31, 20101 min read

FAQ #17: Does the J2110A Bode Box accept both +12V and -12V power supply at the same time?

Does the J2110A Bode Box accept both +12V and -12V power supply at the same time? I saw only one red banana jack and one black banana...

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Dec 24, 20101 min read

Making Invasive and Non-Invasive Stability Measurements Using the Bode 100 and the PICOTEST J2111A C

This application note also shows how the phase margin of a linear voltage regulator (LM317) can be measured using the Bode 100 and...

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Dec 12, 20101 min read

Measuring LDOs requires more bandwidth than you think

Most electronic systems contain at least one voltage regulator, with many systems requiring several regulators, each providing a...

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Nov 26, 20101 min read

Why Network Analyzer Signal Levels Affect Measurement Results

When measuring a circuit or device with our network analyzers, engineers generally inject a signal and believe that the measured results...

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Signal Injection Transformers – What makes them special?

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Nov 16, 20102 min read

Signal Injection Transformers – What makes them special?

In this article we’ll take a look at what makes the signal injection transformer special, why an audio or video transformer is not a...

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Sep 22, 20101 min read

Deconstructing the Step Load Response Reveals a Wealth of Information

What can be learned from the Step Load response and why we should care? When analyzing power circuits, engineers routinely evaluate the...

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Aug 1, 20101 min read

Debunking Transformer Performance Myths

In this article we intend to dispel three common myths regarding transformers, and more generally, magnetic coupling. To provide the...

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Aug 1, 20101 min read

Transformer Parameter Extraction

It is often the case, in circuits which use a transformer, that the performance of the circuit is significantly dependent on the...

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Jul 15, 20101 min read

Broad Injector Product Line Eases Power Supply Stability Analysis

Developed to aid power supply designers in control-loop stability analysis, Picotest’s line of signal injectors are being introduced as...

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Arbitrary Waveform Generator Aids Design of Power Electronics

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Jun 7, 20101 min read

Arbitrary Waveform Generator Aids Design of Power Electronics

Written by Steve Sandler Featured by Penton Media in EDN, Power Electronics, and Microwaves & RF This article demonstrates how the G5100A...

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May 30, 20102 min read

SPICE Modeling Using Two Picotest 6.5 Digit DMM’s

I was thinking about how a typical engineer would go about creating a SPICE model for a simple diode. This seems like a pretty basic...

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Mar 30, 20101 min read

Generating Stable Voltage For Multiple Applications

Understanding the key parameters of diodes and other components used in reference voltage circuits can help avoid issues in different...

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Jan 1, 20101 min read

FAQ #16: What Calibration Services do you offer?

What Calibration Services do you offer? Apart from warranty repairs, calibration and servicing, done directly at Picotest, we work with...

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Jan 1, 20101 min read

FAQ #15: What injectors should I order?

What injectors should I order? Most users purchase cost saving “bundles” and we have several to choose from on our website. Please see...

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Jan 1, 20102 min read

FAQ #14: Please specify what is the maximum AC injection signal voltage and current for the J2120 Li

Please specify what is the maximum AC injection signal voltage and current for the J2120 Line Injector? We need to measure PSRR of our...

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