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TDR (Time-Domain Reflectometer)


Term
TDR (Time-Domain Reflectometer)

Abbreviation
TDR

Definition
A TDR (Time-Domain Reflectometer) is an electronic instrument that uses time-domain reflectometry to characterize and locate faults in metallic cables (for example, twisted pair wire or coaxial cable). It can also be used to locate discontinuities in a connector, printed circuit board or any other electrical path.

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