Power

The demand for power has increased exponentially over the last century. This has increased the emphasis on the performance and efficiency of power supplies used in everyday electronics as well as sophisticated electronic and communication systems. A power supply is a component, subsystem, or system that converts electrical power from one form to another. The proper operation of electronic devices ranging from personal computers to industrial machinery depends on the performance and reliability of power supplies.

Designers are tasked with creating power supplies that takes up less space, reduces heat, cut manufacturing costs, and meet tougher EMI/EMC standards. Only a rigorous regime of measurements can guide you toward these goals.

Application Information

Power Measurement and Analysis Primer
This primer focuses on switch-mode power supply design measurements with an oscilloscope and application-specific software.

Introduction to Power Supply Measurements
Power measurements - with their relatively low frequencies - might appear simple, but in truth they present a host of challenges. Learn more about making power supply measurements with the 4000 Series oscilloscopes, including how to conduct safe and accurate probing, perform SMPS measurements, troubleshoot power supplies and more.

Power Measurements and Analysis: Challenges and Solutions
This paper looks at issues around essential measurements such as Turn-on/Turn-off losses, Safe Operating Area and Dynamic ON resistance. After a review of these measurement issues, the paper focuses on overcoming these challenges with the help of Tektronix Power Measurement and Analysis Solution.

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