Electronic Design

Using a VNA Like a Time-Domain Reflectometer (Download)

Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is a technique that measures and displays the impedance of a network (cable, filter, and so on) over time. Traditionally, this is done with a device that generates very ...
EDN

Time domain blurs RF test definitions

Traditionally, digital and RF testing have been two different cultures. A substantial gap in the frequency domains of interest led to different test approaches and instrumentation requirements. Now, ...
Electropages

First multicore fibre evaluation solution to support next-generation optical communications

Anritsu Corporation has developed the industry’s first Multi-Channel Fibre Tester MT9100A, enabling transmission quality evaluation of multicore fibres supporting next-generation high-capacity optical ...
Optics

Handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Tempo’s Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an ideal tool for the measurement and characterisation of fibres prior and during deployment in a network. It is a must for installation and ...
Electronic Design

Using a VNA Like a Time-Domain Reflectometer

The basic concepts underpinning time-domain reflectometry. Difference between frequency- and time-domain analysis. Some applications of TDR measurements. Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is a technique ...