Articles and blogs

Keep up to date with all the latest trends in power analysis, testing and performance in the data storage, automotive, telecom and aerospace industries.

30th October 2024

FIRE! The critical flaw with EDSFF Cables

EDSFF x4 drives are rapidly gaining popularity in the industry, and this means more testing. There is a key risk when bench testing drives, and it can lead to a fire when testing is done outside an enclosure!

9th October 2024

How do you pass the OCP power measurement spec?

The OCP specification was originally written by engineers who had the Quarch tools as their reference power analysis product, so you know that you are following the industry leaders!

1st August 2024

Making life easier: QPS Software, Now with Java 21

Quarch Technology’s 2023 Automotive Testing Expo debut! If you missed the show then check out 3 major test areas that we can help you cover

29th May 2024

The cost effective way to debug SSD sidebands

When debugging SSDs, tools like SerialTek Kodiak and SANBlaze DT5 help diagnose interface issues. Quarch PAM offers precise power analysis for detailed insight and testing capabilities like voltage/current measurements and sideband capture.

26th April 2024

Can your power analyser zoom to details like this?

Quarch Power Studio offers in-depth power analysis, both high-level overviews and detailed insights in a single tool. Don’t miss out on the comprehensive capabilities of Quarch tools for capturing and analyzing power data effectively.

25th April 2024

My dishwasher’s eco mode did NOT save energy!

Analyse the energy consumption of dishwasher modes with Quarch’s AC Power Analysis Module, providing quick insights into power usage for eco-conscious decisions on wash cycles.

19th April 2024

3 Reasons for testing pin-bounce with hot-swap

Pin bounce, or contact bounce, is an effect seen when plugging or removing a connector. Instead of transitioning from disconnected to connected cleanly, we see a ‘bounce’. This can cause a real headache if your system is not ready for it.

1st March 2024

What’s the cost of an AI image?

Image generation is commonly available right now, via ChatGPT, Bing, and more, but what is the real cost of AI image generation? Can you afford to run an AI model locally?

5th February 2024

Are you ready to test CXL?

The Quarch Power Analysis Modules (PAM) range for PCIe is fully CXL-compatible. With both manual and fully automated capture, you can gain an in-depth understanding of the efficiency of different workloads.

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