TDR Measurements

May 4, 20222 min read

How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years

Signal Integrity Journal Webinar Series Title: How Oscilloscopes Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years Available on demand Length: 1 hour, 1...

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Measuring the Bulk Dielectric Constant (Dk) on a Microstrip with a TDR

by Benjamin Dannan and Steve Sandler Most modern circuit designs depend on accurate logic signals at the logic receiver. This assurance...

Sep 22, 20211 min read

Tektronix Innovation Forum 2021 Sessions with Steve Sandler

TDR Functionality for Power Integrity (30 mins) During this smart bar session, learn how to use TDR techniques to better understand power...

Jan 14, 20211 min read

Measuring pH and fF With a TDR Using a Cursor Measurement

"The time domain reflectometer (TDR) is an instrument that is often used to measure printed circuit board (PCB) test coupons and cable...

Sep 30, 20201 min read

The Goldilocks TDR

Those that know me, know that I like things that, on a scale of one to ten, go to eleven. For the youngsters out there, see Spinal Tap,...

Jun 27, 20191 min read

Measuring a Scope Probe Requires Two Oscilloscope Channels and a Very Flat Signal Source

Oscilloscope users can also calibrate their passive oscilloscope probes, though the process is much less sophisticated and for lack of a...

Oct 8, 20141 min read

Simple trick to measure plane impedance with a VNA

Having said all of this, the measurement of a PCB plane using a VNA may not be as straightforward as you might expect. One simple trick...

Dec 4, 20131 min read

Six tips for better TDR measurements

The setup in Figure 2 illustrates the impact of poor quality connectors. In this image, the TDR is deskewed with no cables attached to...