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Training: Master the Fundamentals of Power Integrity and Power Supply Testing

This course is now available on-demand and covers how to master the most important power supply measurements including those associated with Power Integrity and today? power distribution systems.

The topics and tests are discussed in detail with a variety of lab demonstrations.

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TDR

Includes time-domain reflectometry and transmission techniques for analysing impedance discontinuities, interconnect behaviour, and high-speed signal integrity.

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  • Harnessing Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with Real-Time Oscilloscopes

    Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is an essential tool for applications ranging from power distribution network analysis to verifying signal path integrity. This guide delves into…

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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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  • 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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  • Picotest Pocket TDR Fills Important Niche 

    A time domain reflectometer (TDR) is generally a large, expensive benchtop instrument that measures impedance, PCB coupons, dielectric constants, PCB signal traces, interconnects, connectors,…

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  • J2154A PerfectPulse® Revolutionizing Impedance Testing – Features and Unbeatable Benefits of the New Differential TDR

    Addressing the need for a low-cost single or differential TDR in a portable package, the J2154A PerfectPulse® Differential TDR emerges as a trailblazing solution,…

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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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  • Measuring the Bulk Dielectric Constant (Dk) on a Microstrip with a TDR

    by Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler Published by Signal Integrity Journal, January 11, 2022 Most modern circuit designs depend on accurate logic signals at the logic…

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  • To the Moon and Back

    How long does it take to turn on a light if the switch, battery, and light are on the Earth, but the cable connecting…

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  • New P2102A 2-Port Probes, Changes How Impedance is Measured for Power Integrity and PDN Applications

    February 15, 2020 Phoenix, AZ: Picotest.com, a leader in high resolution test and measurement equipment, has released a new 2-port ‘Browser’ probe especially designed…

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  • Picotest Announces Online Video Training Course on Power Supply and Power Integrity Testing

    January 28, 2021 Phoenix, AZ: We have released an online, on-demand training course – Master the Fundamentals of Power Integrity and Power Supply Testing. The…

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  • Measuring pH and fF With a TDR Using a Cursor Measurement

    “The time domain reflectometer (TDR) is an instrument that is often used to measure printed circuit board (PCB) test coupons and cable impedance.  The…

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  • The Goldilocks TDR

    Those that know me, know that I like things that, on a scale of one to ten, go to eleven.  For the youngsters out…

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  • New PDN Cables Support Accurate 2-Port Shunt-Through Impedance Measurement

    We have released a new interconnect cable specially designed for power distribution network (PDN) impedance testing. “What’s unique about these cables is that they…

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  • NIST Traceable Certification for 10.5GHz TDR in a Flashdrive

    We asked a 3rd party calibration lab to provide NIST traceable performance data for our new J2151A PerfectPulse Fast Edge Signal Generator.  Their data…

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  • New Fast Edge TDR in a Portable Package Supports PCB Coupon Testing and Instrument Calibration

    We have released a new, low-cost, pocket-sized, fast-edge signal generator and TDR in one convenient package. “Such a high speed, precise TDR/TDT has never…

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  • Troubleshooting Clock Jitter and Identifying PDN Sensitivities

    Power distribution network (‘PDN’) noise is one of the most common issues in low power applications. Whether you are powering ADCs, clocks, LNAs, digital…

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  • PICOTEST NEWSLETTER 1/2015

    Picotest Announces Transmission Line Probes Solve Loading/Cable & Load Step Issues Picotest’s 1 and 2 Port 50 ohm transmission line probes are now available. These…

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  • Essential 1-Port PDN PROBE: Applications Abound

    Don’t confuse the 1-port PDN probe with a 10 to 1 ratio, passive oscilloscope probe. They have little in common with a 1-port PDN…

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  • Simple trick to measure plane impedance with a VNA

    The question of time vs. frequency, as the most useful measurement domain, has long been a controversial topic. In some cases, it leads to…

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  • Six tips for better TDR measurements

    Signal speeds and devices continue to get faster and operating voltages continue to fall, placing ever increasing demands on signal and power integrity. If…

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