Test & Measurement

Ironwood’s CG15-BGA-1003 socket operates at bandwidths of up to 40 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss.

Wrapping up this three-part series, this article reveals the results of actual transient testing performed with a load slammer.

The second of a three-part series on output capacitance optimization and the role of load slammers, this article delves into design and validation of an on-board power source.

Existing test solutions aren’t always suitable for the latest improvements in switching regulator technology. Transient load testing can address these inequities.

A new digitizer packs a host of performance benefits that includes low noise and superior vertical resolution.

A not-so-discussed topic, a trending technique, and an often-misunderstood concept. Let’s take down the monster named “Flying Probe Testing.”

Measuring RF power and return loss in radio or test-and-measurement applications typically involves the use of directional couplers and RF power detectors. This solution combines the two.

Determining self-discharge involves making just two open-circuit voltage measurements, but one must consider relaxation and voltmeter accuracy when grading cells. Delta-OCV is the tried-and-true method, but quicker options are emerging.

The Signal Separation solution for Tektronix’s 5 and 6 Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes helps solve tough signal-analysis and debug testing challenges.

Concepts and factors to keep in mind when selecting an oscilloscope include bandwidth, sample rate, max memory depth, and waveform update rate.