Time-domain reflectometry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006030",
  "term": "Time-domain reflectometry",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A measurement technique used to characterize and locate faults in electrical cables, optical fibers, and other transmission lines. It involves sending a pulse down the line and analyzing the reflections that return, which indicate changes in impedance or discontinuities. TDR can pinpoint breaks, shorts, or impedance mismatches with high accuracy, often used in network troubleshooting and cable manufacturing.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Time-Domain Reflectometry",
    "es": "reflectometría de dominio de tiempo",
    "fr": "réflectométrie temporelle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/time-domain-reflectometry/"
}