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May 26, 20232 min read

Simulation as an Essential Tool - Steve Sandler - AltiumLive 2020

This session presents the essential role of simulation in the design and development ecosystem. The speaker draws on his own experience...

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Apr 24, 20231 min read

Test Training Available from Picotest

Did you know Picotest has published a variety of training aids for engineers looking to learn power supply and power integrity testing...

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Small Signal Models, Small Signal Problems

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Nov 14, 20221 min read

Small Signal Models, Small Signal Problems

by Will McCaffrey, Northrop Grumman Published by Signal Integrity Journal, November 15, 2022 The Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs) are a...

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Ultra-Ultra-Low Impedance (4 micro-ohm) Measurements

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Jul 25, 20222 min read

Ultra-Ultra-Low Impedance (4 micro-ohm) Measurements

By Benjamin Dannan Published by Signal Integrity Journal, July 26, 2022 Companies like Intel, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are...

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Tektronix Innovation Forum 2022 Session with Steve Sandler

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Jun 14, 20221 min read

Tektronix Innovation Forum 2022 Session with Steve Sandler

Making Power Distribution Network Measurements with Confidence (22 mins) Power Distribution Networks (PDNs) are powering FPGAs,...

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How Can You Measure a HUGE Inductance with DC Bias?

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May 18, 20223 min read

How 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...

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How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years

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May 4, 20222 min read

How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years

Signal Integrity Journal Webinar Series Title: How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years Available on demand Length: 1 hour, 1...

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The Simple Truth about Complex Impedance Probes

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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...

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Feb 15, 20221 min read

Determining FPGA Dynamic Load Current

This extreme measurement example is from a DesignCon 2020 paper, titled “A Method for Dynamic Load Current Testing with a Benchtop Power...

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Measuring the Bulk Dielectric Constant (Dk) on a Microstrip with a TDR

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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...

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A Bode Plot Without Access to the Control Loop

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Dec 27, 20211 min read

A Bode Plot Without Access to the Control Loop

November 23, 2021 Steve Sandler This extreme measurement seems more impossible than difficult. The traditional stability assessment...

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

DesignCon Digital 2021

October 5 & 6, 2021 "This online event from the producers of DesignCon features an education program with on-demand webinars presented by...

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Tektronix Innovation Forum 2021 Sessions with Steve Sandler

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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...

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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,...

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DgCon 2019: Power Integrity Webinars for Addressing Power Related Noise in Distributed Systems

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Sep 21, 20211 min read

DgCon 2019: Power Integrity Webinars for Addressing Power Related Noise in Distributed Systems

These presentations discuss many of the noise sources that impact sensitive circuits (such as LNAs, Clocks, and PLLs), how to measure...

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Space Power Workshop 2021 - Power Integrity Challenges In the Space Industry, An Update

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Sep 21, 20211 min read

Space Power Workshop 2021 - Power Integrity Challenges In the Space Industry, An Update

Learn about the current state of Power Integrity analysis and test in the Space industry from PI Guru Steve Sandler. This video discusses...

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Calibrating the 2-Port Probe for Low Impedance PDN Measurements

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Sep 21, 20211 min read

Calibrating the 2-Port Probe for Low Impedance PDN Measurements

May 18, 2021 Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler "High speed printed circuit board (PCB) design requires well designed power delivery...

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Sep 21, 20212 min read

DesignCon Spring Break Webinar Series

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes Available On Demand Click here to register/watch on demand. Power Integrity: Analyze Impedance to Improve...

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Sep 9, 20211 min read

Picotest 2-port Probe Impedance Measurements

By Brian Hostetler – HPE, Inc. This document explains the measurements made on a few different power rails on a printed circuit board...

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App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and E5061B VNA

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Sep 9, 20211 min read

App Note: 2-Port Impedance Measurement using the P2102A Probe and E5061B VNA

By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com High speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design requires well designed Power Delivery...

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