How does a time domain reflectometer (TDR) work?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: A TDR issues a signal on a cable and then measures the way the signal bounces back (or reflects) to the TDR. Bad connectors, crimps, bends, short circuits, cable mismatches, bad wiring, or other defects modify the signal's amplitude before it returns to the TDR, thus changing the way it reflects. The TDR then accepts and analyzes the return signal, and based on its condition and the amount of time the signal took to return, determines cable imperfections.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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