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Port Savers, a Cheap Insurance Policy for Your Oscilloscope!
This Is What Saving $6000 Looks Like Introduction: When it comes to electronic test instruments, oscilloscopes are the Swiss Army knives...

Benjamin Dannan
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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The Bode 500 Vector Network Analyzer is Now Available!
The Bode 500 VNA has a dynamic range exceeding 120 dB, ensuring accurate vector network analysis, and frequency response measurements.

Benjamin Dannan
Aug 3, 20242 min read
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All About the J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com Introduction and Application Optocouplers and optoisolators are very common...

Benjamin Dannan
Jul 24, 20245 min read
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Using the J2103A Power Stage Isolator to Measure PowerSupply Open-Loop and Control Loop Gain
By Benjamin Dannan and Steven Sandler, Picotest.com 1.0 Introduction and Application In the world of power electronics, the focus is on...
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Jul 14, 20247 min read
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Power Integrity Unleashed: Navigating State-Space Average VRM Models for Robust Simulation Designs in Keysight ADS
Sandler state-space average VRM models with Keysight ADS are revolutionizing the power integrity field by combining accuracy & efficiency

Benjamin Dannan
Jun 3, 20246 min read
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Elevate Your Testing Game with the Picotest S10 Transient Load Stepper
The S10 Stepper from Picotest is a GaN-enabled VRM+PDN Validator that packs a punch. It is a game changer for your PDN and PCB design.

Benjamin Dannan
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Precision: Versatile Power Integrity Testing with the Picotest J2111B Current Injector
The J2111B current injector is possibly the most versatile of the Picotest Signal Injectors for power integrity and power electronics...

Benjamin Dannan
May 28, 20242 min read
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EMC, SI, and PI Unplugged: Bridging the Education Gap Between Theory and Practice
Are you looking to become the next SI/PI Guru? Do you want to become an expert VNA user? What about becoming an SI/PI/EMC simulation expert using Keysight ADS? Or even a whiz at using oscilloscopes to troubleshoot your circuits in signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC? Do you want to be known as the EMC problem-solving wizard? At Signal Edge Solutions, we offer a wealth of training to help your engineering team succeed. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just starting

Benjamin Dannan
May 21, 20243 min read
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Unleashing the Power: Navigating 2000 Amp PCB Design Challenges
🔌 Join Our Webinar on May 9th at 8 am PT / 11 am ET! Register here Are you ready to ride the lightning? Buckle up, because our upcoming...

Benjamin Dannan
May 3, 20242 min read
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The Challenge of Measuring a 40 uOhm (2000 Amp) PDN with a 2-Port Probe – The Measurement Result with another VNA!
Benjamin Dannan, Steve Sandler, and Heidi Barnes Part 3 of 3 This article is the third part of a 3-part series: Part 1 - How Much CMRR is...

Benjamin Dannan
Apr 17, 20245 min read
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The Challenge of Measuring a 40 uOhm (2000 Amp) PDN with a 2-Port Probe – The Measurement Result!
Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler Part 2 of 3 This article is the second part of a 3-part series: Part 1 - How Much CMRR is Needed? Part...

Benjamin Dannan
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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When Do Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Effects Matter? Navigating the Simulation Landscape
Constantly, my colleagues and I are asked the same questions about PCB effects such as: When are PCB effects required for simulation? Why...

Benjamin Dannan
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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Calling All Hat Enthusiasts! Hats Off to Choas: Jitter, PDN Noise, EMI - Bring It On!
🎩 Calling All Hat Enthusiasts! 🎩 Are you ready to elevate your style and make a statement? Look no further! Signal Edge Solutions has...

Benjamin Dannan
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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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.

Benjamin Dannan
Mar 26, 20246 min read
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Signal Edge Solutions Chief Technologist Wins DesignCon 2024 Best Paper Award
DesignCon 2024 just announced its Best Paper Awards winners, and Signal Edge Solutions' Chief Technologist, Benjamin Dannan was honored...

Benjamin Dannan
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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The Challenge of Measuring a 40 uOhm (2000 Amp) PDN with a 2-Port Probe – How Much CMRR is Needed?
Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler Part 1 of 3 This article is the first part of a 3-part series: Part 2 - The Measurement Result! Part 3...

Benjamin Dannan
Feb 17, 20245 min read
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Measuring Open-Loop Gain on your Power Stage or Power Supply and VRM
Struggling to measure the open-loop gain of your power supply? Introduction and Application In the world of power electronics, the focus...

Benjamin Dannan
Jan 21, 20247 min read
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Why Using a 2-Port Probe for PDN Impedance Measurement is Important for Power Integrity Engineers
Background Today, voltage regulator modules (VRM) (and power supplies) need to supply power to multiple VDD cores to support FPGAs and/or custom ASICs using multi-gigabit ethernet, PCIe, and DDR memory interfaces. With that being said, vendor information for a VRM’s output impedance is not available and is not always accurate when it is supplied. Further, measuring ultra-low impedance on multiple VRMs or multi-topology DC-DC regulators is a challenge for any design engineer.Â

Benjamin Dannan
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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What is Power Integrity? Understanding Power Distribution Networks (PDN)
A lot of folks often ask the question, "What is power integrity?" A lot of folks often ask the question, "What is power integrity?" When...

Benjamin Dannan
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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