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FAQ #29: How do you calibrate probes using the Bode 100 and the J2120A line injector?
The simple method of calibrating the probes is to connect them both to the same signal and perform a thru calibration. Details on this…
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FAQ #28: Who uses the Bode 100 network analyzer?
The Bode is used in many industries including Military, Space, Medical and commercial. NASA, Ball Aerospace, Boeing, Lockheed and ESA are among our high…
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Oscilloscope Mistakes: #1 (Part 1 of 4)
Avoiding these common pitfalls will get you better data with minimum effort. Steve Sandler takes a look at four common scope mistakes and gives…
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FAQ# 27: Why is PDN measured using a VNA and not an oscilloscope?
Steve Sandler Answers Your PDN Questions (Power Electronics’ Q&A Series) Power Electronics received a question about why PDN is measured using a VNA and…
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Troubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: Measuring Impedance Using VNAs (2-Port) (Part 4 of the ongoing video series.)
As Part 3 of this video series explained, recently introduced vector network analyzers (VNAs) have made it possible for these frequency domain instruments to…
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FAQ# 26: How do I pick a voltage regulator that will be good for my circuit?
Steve Sandler Answers Your Voltage Regulator Questions (Power Electronics’ Q&A Series) Power Electronics received a question about how to pick a voltage regulator that…
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FAQ#25: How do you measure PSRR of a linear regulator circuit that powers an oscillator for an ADC? How can I make this measurement using an oscilloscope?
Steve Sandler Answers Your PSRR Questions (Power Electronics’ Q&A Series Follow Up) Earlier this month Power Electronics received a question about “How to measure…
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How to Solve 8 of 10 Design Issues
The vast majority of design issues are directly or indirectly attributable to control loop stability. The most common offenders: Linear regulators Voltage references Op-amps…
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Inductors for the Uninitiated
Michael Jones, Linear Technology, Aug 21st 2013 What could be simpler than inductors? Pick one from a catalog based on saturation, inductance, DCR, etc,…
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Troubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: Measuring Impedance Using Vector Network Analyzers (One-Port Tests) (Part 3 of the ongoing video series.)
Vector network analyzers (VNAs) have always had measurement capabilities that looked like they would be particularly useful in assessing the performance of analog and…
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FAQ #24 J2180A 0.1Hz -100MHz Ultra Low Noise Preamp: Do you have any figures for the noise level ie, the input noise voltage [nV/sqrt(Hz)]?
Here is a typical noise plot showing the typical noise is 2.4nV/rt_Hz when using the J2180A Ultra Low Noise Preamp. Related Products Insights Categories…
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Troubleshooting Distributed Power Systems: Impedance Is the Critical Measurement (Part 2 of the ongoing video series.)
Whether your goal is to optimize system performance or to troubleshoot issues in distributed power systems, impedance measurement is an indispensable tool. That’s because…