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Tektronix Just Built Picotest’s SEPIA Method Into Its Oscilloscopes — Here’s Why That Matters

When one of the largest names in test and measurement builds your methodology into its flagship instruments, it says something about where the industry is heading.…
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Modern Stability Analysis with SEPIA — No Bode Plot Required

For decades, power system stability has been measured in the frequency domain: inject a signal, sweep across frequency, and read phase margin off a…
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Powering AI at Scale with Embedded Capacitance Materials

As AI, cloud computing, and data centers continue to scale, so do their power demands—and the complexity of the systems that support them. These…
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How We Quote for Transient Load Stepper Solutions – S10, S50 & S2000

If you’ve been pricing what’s sometimes called a ‘load slammer,’ here’s how we scope a Transient Load Stepper (S10, S50, S2000) to your test.…
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What’s New for Bode 100 & Bode 500 Users

New Capabilities for Power Integrity, Modeling, and High-Frequency Test The OMICRON Lab Bode 100 and the newer Bode 500 VNAs have evolved significantly over…
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Picotest Introduces Ultra-Low Inductance, GHz-Bandwidth Current Shunt Technology at APEC 2026

New (patent pending) current shunt architecture enables non-intrusive, real-time current measurement for next-generation power systems San Antonio, TX – APEC 2026 — Picotest, a…
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Seeing Through the Noise: Reliable Power Rail Measurements in High-Current AI Systems | Signal Integrity Journal

The Challenge: Measurement Uncertainty Obscures VRM Performance Gains Measuring power rail transient performance in response to high current dynamic loading is essential for power…
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Parasitic Inductance Resistor Selection Guide

Precision Without Compromise: A New Era in High-Frequency Current Measurement What happens when you challenge the limitations of traditional shunt designs? You get something…
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AI in Power and Signal Integrity Design: Revolutionary or Overhyped?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is buzzword of the day, with wild predictions about the replacement of engineers for writing code, testing, and performing actual designs…
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The Ultimate Guide to the R&S MXO5 for Power Integrity

Power integrity is the silent hero of modern electronics. Without a stable power delivery network (PDN) and voltage regulator modules (VRMs), even the most…
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Automate VRM Testing with Python & SCPI: A Guide for Lab Measurements

Automating VRM Testing Just Got Smarter Manually measuring voltage regulator modules (VRMs) in the lab? That’s yesterday’s workflow. Signal Edge Solutions breaks down how…
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All about the Picotest J2150A harmonic comb generator, applications and test set-up.

This article is written by Kenneth Wyatt for EDN. Picotest has a very unique harmonic comb generator (called the J2150A harmonic comb injector) that’s…
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Calibration with De-Embedding for Precise Component Measurements | Signal Integrity Journal

I hear from a lot of engineers who have trouble getting their simulations and measurements to agree, so if you are having trouble, you…
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How to Simulate Low Voltage, High Power 2000 Amps to a Dynamic Digital Load

Hardware engineers are learning the hard way that power integrity (PI) requires electromagnetic (EM) simulation of the printed circuit board (PCB) power delivery network…
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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 sometimes called a Loadslammer. We set up a demonstration station at DesignCon…
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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…
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Mastering 1-Port Impedance Testing with Picotest Products

Accurate impedance measurement is fundamental to modeling electronic components and testing the stability and impedance of power systems. 1-port impedance testing is a widely…
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How To Measure 3-Port Impedance with Picotest Products

The accurate measurement of impedance in electronic systems is crucial for ensuring stability, reliability, and performance. Among various techniques, 3-port impedance testing stands out…
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Ultra-Low Impedance Measurement: Testing and Optimizing with the J2114A

Ultra-Low Impedance Measurement: Testing and Optimizing with the J2114A – High CMRR Isolation Amplifier – Ground Loop Breaker Testing ultra-low impedance is critical to…
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Ultra-low Impedance Testing Using the 2-Port Shunt-Through Measurement Technique

Ultra-low Impedance Testing Using the 2-Port Shunt-Through Measurement Technique Measuring ultra-low impedances (20 micro-ohm) is a challenge for any power distribution network (PDN) design…
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Power Integrity Testing Requirements Introduce Extreme Interconnect Measures

Power Integrity (PI) engineers are familiar with the ground shield effect in the 2-port shunt through measurement. If not, there are many papers, articles,…
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Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements – A Guide to Effective Probing with the MXO58 Oscilloscope

In this blog, we will examine the noise performance of various probing solutions with a Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) MXO 5 oscilloscope. The goal…
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Picotest Is Exhibiting At DESIGNCON 2024

At DesignCon 2024 we will be exhibiting the following products in our booth; Other companies exhibiting at the show will also have Picotest products…
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Application Note – Port Saver – The Smart DC Block

Most instruments don’t tolerate high voltages well. High bandwidth oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers can easily be damaged by less than 5V.…
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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 methods? This…
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Picotest Releases the World’s First Water-Cooled Electrical Probe for High-Speed Test Applications

The P2124A High Speed Line Modulator is the first water-cooled probe for electronics testing. Its creation is yet another testament to Plato’s axiom that…
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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 should be cut away under…
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How Can You Determine the Turns Ratio of a Power Transformer in a Sealed DC-DC Module?

by Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, December 28, 2021 I do not know if there was a legitimate reason for this request,…
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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 networks (PDN) to support today’s FPGAs or…
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Selecting a VRM Output Inductor

The selection of the output filter inductor is generally made using several figures of merit (FOM). Some of these figures of merit are discussed…
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Tektronix Just Built Picotest’s SEPIA Method Into Its Oscilloscopes — Here’s Why That Matters

Modern Stability Analysis with SEPIA — No Bode Plot Required

Powering AI at Scale with Embedded Capacitance Materials

How We Quote for Transient Load Stepper Solutions – S10, S50 & S2000

What’s New for Bode 100 & Bode 500 Users

Picotest Introduces Ultra-Low Inductance, GHz-Bandwidth Current Shunt Technology at APEC 2026

Seeing Through the Noise: Reliable Power Rail Measurements in High-Current AI Systems | Signal Integrity Journal

Parasitic Inductance Resistor Selection Guide

AI in Power and Signal Integrity Design: Revolutionary or Overhyped?

The Ultimate Guide to the R&S MXO5 for Power Integrity

Automate VRM Testing with Python & SCPI: A Guide for Lab Measurements

All about the Picotest J2150A harmonic comb generator, applications and test set-up.

Calibration with De-Embedding for Precise Component Measurements | Signal Integrity Journal

How to Simulate Low Voltage, High Power 2000 Amps to a Dynamic Digital Load

Understanding Power Distribution Networks: Challenges and Tools for Mastering the Design Quest

PSRR Testing with the J2120A Line Injector

Dynamic Load Stepping: A New Way to Test Power Rails for GPUs and ASICs

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

Webinar: Python Automation of Measurement and Multi-Dimensional Plotting of DC and AC Bias Sensitivity of MLCCs

Cadence and Picotest Release NISM on Cadence PSpice

Load Stepper Demonstration Station

Validating the Validators: Measuring the New Ultra-Low Impedance PDNs

Optimizing TDR Measurements: Picotest Solutions Integrated with Tektronix Oscilloscopes

Tektronix Webinar – Managing AI Data Center Energy Demands

Measuring Converter Input Impedance Using Picotest Tools

Design, Simulation, and Validation Challenges of a Scalable 2000 Amp Core Power Rail

Mastering 1-Port Impedance Testing with Picotest Products

How To Measure 3-Port Impedance with Picotest Products

Ultra-Low Impedance Measurement: Testing and Optimizing with the J2114A

Ultra-low Impedance Testing Using the 2-Port Shunt-Through Measurement Technique

Power Integrity Testing Requirements Introduce Extreme Interconnect Measures

Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements – A Guide to Effective Probing with the MXO58 Oscilloscope

Picotest Is Exhibiting At DESIGNCON 2024

Application Note – Port Saver – The Smart DC Block

Test Training Available from Picotest

Picotest Releases the World’s First Water-Cooled Electrical Probe for High-Speed Test Applications

DC-DC Converters – Solid Return Plane or Cutouts Under Switch Node and Inductor?

How Can You Determine the Turns Ratio of a Power Transformer in a Sealed DC-DC Module?

Calibrating the 2-Port Probe for Low Impedance PDN Measurements

Selecting a VRM Output Inductor