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.
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.