Most analog folks are familiar with the use of a pulse generator and a scope to measure cable reflections and impedance. For those who are not, this lashup is called a reflectometer. Available as ...

Klein Tools introduces the new TDR Cable Length Meter, a tester that provides accurate cable length measurements for a wide variety of cable types at an affordable price. TDR Cable Length Meter (Cat.

Sure there are a few other parameters, such as velocity factor, precise delay time, and operating temperature range. In some cases, we might even have our cables fabricated by any one of the numerous ...

Fluke has introduced a cable and network tester for installers and maintenance technicians. Called LinkIQ Cable+Network, it makes frequency-based cable measurement and shows the maximum data rate the ...

Keysight Technologies has introduced two cable test options for its FieldFox handheld analyzers. The company says cables (including waveguide, coaxial, and twisted-pair versions) are the most widely ...

The measurement engineer can view the values from tan δ and partial-discharge testing directly in the cable test van. Clear representation helps to detect severe defects or locate partial discharges ...

From a pure science standpoint, the longer a cable means more electrical resistance, but that doesn't necessarily equate to ...