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Dec 13, 20221 min read

Podcast with Steve Sandler: All About Probes and Ensuring Accurate Measurements

Judy Warner of The EEcosystem discusses with Steve Sandler the topic of probes. He explains how they work, why there are so many...

Apr 18, 20221 min read

The Simple Truth about Complex Impedance Probes

by Steve Sandler Originally presented at the 11th Power Analysis & Design Symposium (Live Virtual Event), March 9, 2022 Picotest Power...

Jan 10, 20221 min read

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...

Dec 27, 20211 min read

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...

Dec 27, 20211 min read

Cable Shield Resistance Issue in a 2-port Impedance Measurement

November 15, 2021 Steve Sandler For this extreme measurement example, I selected a simple problem that has been widely published by...

Sep 22, 20211 min read

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...

Sep 22, 20211 min read

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,...

Sep 30, 20201 min read

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,...