TDR measurement for every oscilloscope

Empowering Mainstream Oscilloscopes with TDR: A Powerful Combination

Modern oscilloscopes can now perform Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements. Mainstream oscilloscopes offer excellent value and performance for a wide range of applications such as:

PCB Impedance Measurements: TDR can assess impedance parameters, including characteristic impedance, reflection coefficient, and propagation delay.
Cable Fault Localization: By analyzing the time-domain reflection patterns, TDR can pinpoint the location of cable faults, such as shorts, opens, and impedance discontinuities.
Component Characterization: TDR can be used to characterize the impedance of passive components like capacitors, inductors, and resistors.

By integrating TDR technology, mainstream oscilloscopes can become powerful tools for impedance measurement, signal integrity analysis, and fault diagnosis. This combination offers a cost-effective and versatile solution for a wide range of applications, empowering engineers and technicians to optimize their designs and troubleshoot problems efficiently. TDR accelerates troubleshooting and reduces downtime.

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Making measurements with TDR

Cable interconnect Testing

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is a testing method that analyzes electrical signals to identify faults in cables and wiring. It pinpoints issues like breaks, shorts, and impedance mismatches, ensuring network reliability.

Key Benefits:

Fault Detection: Quickly locate cable problems using impedance measurements.

Length Measurement: Accurately measure cable lengths in ns.

Impedance Analysis: Identify impedance mismatches.

PCB verification

TDR for PCB Trace Impedance

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is a critical tool for ensuring the electrical integrity of PCB traces. By measuring the characteristic impedance of a trace, TDR can help identify potential issues that could impact signal quality and system performance.