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Impedance
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AI Data Centers Move Capacitors Back into the Spotlight
AI data centers are power hungry, pushing power density to new highs while requiring long-term reliability. The increasing power density, particularly at the board…
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Calibration, Embedding & De-Embedding – Achieving Highly Accurate Impedance Results
OMICRON Lab hosted their 14th Power Analysis & Design Symposium – April 9th, 2025 Watch Steve Sandler discussing how to achieve Highly Accurate Impedance…
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Power Integrity Measurement Tips with the MXO5 and S10 – Capturing Large Signal Phenomena with a TPSM828303A PDN
Large signal measurements are essential to Power Distribution Network (PDN) validation. By stressing the PDN, they reveal transient phenomena that are otherwise difficult to…
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Setting up your PDN Impedance Measurement with Picotest Probes
Ensuring optimal performance in electronic systems requires precise measurement of Power Distribution Network (PDN) impedance. Accurate impedance measurements help identify potential issues such as…
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The Importance of PDN Testing (Impedance) and the Role of the Bode Analyzer
Components such as CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs demand clean and stable power supplies to function effectively, often across various operating conditions. This is…
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Measuring Battery Impedance
Recently, Picotest has had several questions from customers working to measure battery impedance. There are numerous publications and articles about testing battery impedance, even…
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Mastering 2-Port Impedance Testing with Picotest Products
Accurate low and ultra-low impedance measurement is crucial for testing and modeling electronic components and for evaluating the performance of power distribution networks (PDNs).…
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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 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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PDN Impedance Measurements Using Bode 500 and Picotest PDN Probes
Download or watch the presentation from Florian Hämmerle of OMICRON Lab at this year’s 13th Power Analysis & Design Symposium. The power delivery network…
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How To Video – 2-Port Shunt Through Impedance Calibration with Bode 100 and P2102A
This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on setting up and calibrating a 2-port shunt through impedance measurement using the Bode 100, Picotest P2102A 2-port…