Power Analysis
Today's power supplies are driving to a level of efficiency never seen before, requiring design engineers to perform numerous specialised power measurements that are time-consuming and complex. Tektronix offers an array of power measurement solutions to help you achieve fast, accurate results.
- MSO/DPO Oscilloscope Series provides automated power measurements and deskew of probes for quick debug of power supplies.
- DPO7000 Oscilloscope Series offers a comprehensive suite of automated power measurements and report generation for in-depth characterization of power supplies and their components, including magnetic elements.
- AFG3000 Arbitrary/Function Generator Series delivers up to 20 Vp-p of output power for stimulating power electronics.
Troubleshooting power systems may require portability. The TPS2000 Oscilloscope Series offers up to 4 isolated, floating channels in a battery-operated portable design so you can safely work where you need to.
Application notes include,
Power Supply Measurement and Analysis Primer
This primer focuses on switch-mode power supply design measurements with an oscilloscope and application-specific software.
Power Supply Measurement and Analysis with the MSO/DPO Series Oscilloscopes
Learn how using a Tektronix MSO/DPO4000 or DPO3000 Series Oscilloscope provides fast, simple analysis with automated power measurements.
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.
