EEVblog #594 - How To Measure Power Supply Ripple & Noise

Fundamentals Friday
Dave explains what the ripple and noise specifications on a power supply is and how to measure it using different methods on both analog and digital oscilloscopes. From bad techniques through to good, showing the effect of each one. Traps for young players aplenty in this one.
How do you detect common mode noise issues and ensure that the signal you are measuring is really coming from your device under test?
Single ended & differential measurement, DIY coax solutions, termination, analog vs digital oscilloscopes, bandwidth limiting, and even oscilloscope probe coax construction issues. It's all here.
Mysteries of X1 oscilloscope probes revealed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAmER1OJh4
How to track down common mode noise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFLZm4LbzQU
Opamp Noise voltage tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0jkPLuFdnM
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