Two basic measurement techniques exist for signal integrity characterization of gigabit interconnects in digital systems ” Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and frequency domain Vector Network Analysis ...

In the first round of testing, involving 60 measurements (six samples x five repeat tests x two rounds), an initial review of the results indicated that one sample consistently performed better than ...

Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is a very simple concept. A voltage pulse or step is applied to the end of a cable, and the reflections are measured and analyzed. As with most simple concepts, the ...

The transition of the electronics industry to serial data standards and the need for larger amounts of data to be carried by the computer, communications, and consumer device interconnect links have ...