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2-Port Shunt-Through Impedance Measurement Basics - Phil's Lab #151

Basics of two-port shunt-through impedance measurements using a Bode 100 with a custom test PCB. Discussion on measurement technique, pitfalls, and calibration. Acquiring impedance vs frequency curves for a SMD inductors and capacitors.
Chapters:
  • 00:00Intro
  • 02:03Interactive Designs
  • 02:302-Port Shunt-Thru Basics
  • 04:02Why is This Useful?
  • 05:12Bode 100
  • 05:59Measurement Limitations
  • 06:30What to Watch Out For
  • 08:04Ground Loop Errors
  • 09:31Calibration Basics
  • 11:48Calibration & Test Fixture
  • 12:48Measurement Set-Up
  • 16:01Calibration
  • 19:54Inductor Measurement
  • 22:01Comparison With Manufacturer Data
  • 22:46Capacitor Measurement
  • 24:13Comparison With Manufacturer Data
  • 25:36Outro