On-Die Power Rail Measurements: Setup and Best Practices
Accurate on-die power rail measurements depend on proper sense-line design, differential probing, and careful test setup at the package level.
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Oscilloscope Measurements of 10Base-T1S Automotive Ethernet PLCA Cycle Timing
Discover how to accurately measure PLCA timing in 10Base-T1S networks using oscilloscope decoding, cursors, and automated serial bus measurements.
What S-Parameters Reveal About Interconnects (Part 1)
S-parameters reveal how signals reflect and transmit through interconnects, offering powerful insight into impedance, loss, and overall signal integrity.
Four Oscilloscope Measurement Best Practices
Following key measurement best practices—anticipating results, understanding instrument limits, defining objectives, and validating consistency—helps ensure accurate oscilloscope measurements.
Power Calculations for Distorted Waveforms
Distorted voltage and current waveforms require per-cycle digital sampling methods to accurately calculate real, apparent, and reactive power.
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On-Die Power Rail Measurements: Setup and Best Practices
Accurate on-die power rail measurements depend on proper sense-line design, differential probing, and careful test setup at the package level.
Understanding Transmission Line Losses in High-Speed Signals
Transmission line losses—driven by skin effect and dielectric properties—play a critical role in degrading high-speed signal integrity and eye performance.
How Much Transmission-Line Loss is Too Much?
Transmission line loss directly affects eye diagram quality, with around −12 dB at Nyquist marking the limit before signal integrity rapidly degrades without equalization.
Secrets of the 10x Passive Probe Explained
Understanding the internal design of a 10x passive probe reveals the trade-offs that affect signal accuracy, bandwidth, and noise performance.
FFT on Oscilloscopes: Automatic Spectrum Analyzer Mode
Automatic FFT tools turn oscilloscopes into intuitive spectrum analyzers, simplifying setup while revealing key frequency components in real time.
Fast Fourier Transforms on Oscilloscopes: A Hands-On Guide
A hands-on approach to FFTs reveals how manual oscilloscope settings expose hidden frequency-domain details in seemingly simple signals.
Real-World FFT Analysis on Oscilloscope Signals
A practical FFT workflow reveals hidden frequency-domain insights in power supply noise that time-domain analysis alone cannot show.
Removing Reflections from DDR Signals Probed Mid-Bus
Virtual probing techniques can eliminate reflections in mid-bus DDR measurements, delivering cleaner signals and more accurate analysis.
