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The Challenge of Measuring a 40 µohm, 2000 Amp PDN With a 2-Port Probe: How Much CMRR is Needed?
Benjamin Dannan, Signal Edge Solutions and Steve Sandler, Picotest Published in Signal Integrity Journal A two-part series of posts, firstly determining how much CMRR is needed…
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,…
Picotest Releases Line of High-Speed Transient Load Steppers for VRM and PDN Validation
In a major technological leap, Picotest, maker of custom test equipment for power integrity and power systems testing, has released a series of very…
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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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Quantifying PDN Impedance Flatness from Sandler NISM
Download Steve Sandler’s full paper for DesignCon 2023 A New Power Integrity Requirement to Supplement Target Impedance: Quantifying PDN Impedance Flatness Abstract: Target impedance…
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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 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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Loop Analysis Directly from Time-Domain Waveform with SEPIA
Published in Signal Integrity Journal, written by Masashi Nogawa. Engineers can use a variety of methods to analyze the behavior of a voltage regulator…
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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…