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Understanding Power Distribution Networks: Challenges and Tools for Mastering the Design Quest
Modern electronic systems require precise and reliable power delivery, yet designing effective Power Distribution Networks (PDNs) presents significant challenges. Issues such as noise, instability,…
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PSRR Testing with the J2120A Line Injector
Dealing with Line Injection Issues Here is information on the Power Supply Rejection Ratio (‘PSRR’) measurement setup using the J2120A line injector. Depending on…
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Dynamic Load Stepping: A New Way to Test Power Rails for GPUs and ASICs
As processors like GPUs, ASICs, and CPUs get more powerful, testing their power systems becomes harder. This article by Steve Sandler, published on How…
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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 them, and how…
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Webinar: Python Automation of Measurement and Multi-Dimensional Plotting of DC and AC Bias Sensitivity of MLCCs
With noted Power Integrity (PI) Expert Istvan Novak Highlights the need for AC and DC bias testing for capacitors and the support Picotest has…
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Cadence and Picotest Release NISM on Cadence PSpice
September 26, 2024, Phoenix, AZ: Picotest.com, a leader in high-resolution test and measurement equipment, has announced the availability of the non-invasive stability measurement (‘NISM’)…
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Load Stepper Demonstration Station
These images demonstrate the set-up and capability of the Picotest Load Stepper. We set up a demonstration station at DesignCon 2024 and these slides…
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Validating the Validators: Measuring the New Ultra-Low Impedance PDNs
Core power rails are now routinely in the 1 kAmp to 2 kAmp range, requiring a power distribution network (PDN) impedance in the range…
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Optimizing TDR Measurements: Picotest Solutions Integrated with Tektronix Oscilloscopes
At Picotest, we take pride in supporting Tektronix’s advanced TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) setups with our high-performance J2154A PerfectPulse® Differential TDR and TDR probes.…
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Tektronix Webinar – Managing AI Data Center Energy Demands
Managing AI Data Center Energy Demands Register Here – https://tek.brandlive.com/Managing-AI-Data-Center-Energy-Demands/en What You Will Learn The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing…
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Measuring Converter Input Impedance Using Picotest Tools
To design a stable input filter for a switching converter, measuring input impedance is crucial. Picotest’s J2121A High Power Line Injector simplifies this by…
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Design, Simulation, and Validation Challenges of a Scalable 2000 Amp Core Power Rail
DesignCon 2024 Best Paper Award Winner Steve Sandler, Benjamin Dannan, Heidi Barnes, Idan Ben Ezra, and Yu Ni Designing a power distribution network (PDN) for a scalable…