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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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...
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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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Oct 4, 20222 min read
Stability and Performance Improvement with Feedback in VRM Transconductance Error Amplifiers...
...A Case Study using the Sandler State Space Average VRM Model Click here to register and watch on demand Presented by: Benjamin Dannan,...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read
How to Test PSRR, PSNR and PSMR for Sensitive Applications, Including Optical Transceivers
Click here to register and watch on demand Presented by: Steven M. Sandler, Managing Director, Picotest Duration: 29 minutes Originally...
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Picotest
Jul 27, 20221 min read
DC-DC Converters – Solid Return Plane or Cutouts Under Switch Node and Inductor?
by Kenneth Wyatt and Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, July 28, 2022 The question on whether the ground return plane...
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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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Jul 5, 20221 min read
Podcast with Steve Sandler: How To Measure Controlled Loop Stability and 12-Week Online Master Class
Judy Warner of The EEcosystem discusses with Steve Sandler the tool he developed called the Non-Invasive Stability Measurement Tool and...
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Picotest
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Measuring High Output Voltage Regulator Noise
by Masashi Nogawa and Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, June 14, 2022 New electronic applications, such as electric...
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Picotest
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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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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Picotest
May 11, 20221 min read
Do you need thick copper layers in PCBs for high currents? Are you sure?
A Talk About Power Integrity and PCB Impacts with Steve Sandler and Robert Feranec This is a GREAT webinar discussing what is important...
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Picotest
May 4, 20221 min read
The Ultimate Power Rail Noise Measurement
by Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, May 5, 2022 I receive many questions about measuring power rail noise: Do I...
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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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Mar 3, 20222 min read
Top 5 Articles of All Time
As rated by reader views, here are the Top 5, Most Read Articles on Signal Integrity Journal of all time. The Myth of Three Capacitor...
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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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Jan 25, 20222 min read
How Fast is the Switching Speed of a GaN Switch?
by Steve Sandler How fast is the world’s fastest GaN switch? It is an interesting question, and maybe is mostly wanted for bragging...
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Picotest
Dec 27, 20211 min read
How Can You Determine the Turns Ratio of a Power Transformer in a Sealed DC-DC Module?
by Steve Sandler I do not know if there was a legitimate reason for this request, but I was once asked to determine the turns ratio of a...
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Picotest
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Make Accurate Impedance Measurements Using a VNA
June 21, 2019 Three different methods can be applied to accurately measure passive components with a vector network analyzer. By Brian...
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Sep 29, 20211 min read
EDI CON Online 2021
Technical Session Available on demand The Influence of Connectivity on Low Impedance Measurements Presented by: Steven M Sandler,...
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