The simplest and most effective way to eliminate ground loops is to add a wideband common mode transformer, such as the Picotest J2102B common mode transformer, to the measurement. A transformer for low-impedance PDN measurement must have very wide bandwidth, low loss and tight coupling. Otherwise, the results will not be accurate over the measured frequency range. It is also important to maintain a 50 OHM transmission line impedance through this transformer. The J2102B achieves this with ease.
Model | J2100A |
Bandwidth for 3 dB | 1 Hz - 6 GHz |
Insertion loss | TBD |
Reflection loss | TBD |
Maximum voltage | 50V |
Insulation voltage | 600V |
Absolute maximum voltage | < 50VAC and 75VDC |
Temperature range | 0-50 deg C |
Maximum height | approx. 1800 m |
*The upper bandwidth limit depends on the connection between the injector and the test device.
J2102B-BNC J2102B-N
MegiQ VNA-0460e 6GHz 3-port Vector Network Analyzer with Bias Generator
MegiQ VNA-0460e 6GHz 3-port Vector Network Analyzer with Bias Generator
Picotest injection transformer with bandwidth from 1Hz to 5 MHz.