Fault Detection & Localization

Accurately detect and localize faults on PCBs, cables, and connectors using advanced TDR technology — down to the millimeter range.

PCB wave impedances analyzed with SeunisPro for fault detection. PCB wave impedances analyzed with SeunisPro for fault detection.
Time domain reflectometer DTDR-65 and accessories for fault localization. Time domain reflectometer DTDR-65 and accessories for fault localization.
Golden sample tolerance mask with three PCB traces for impedance validation. Golden sample tolerance mask with three PCB traces for impedance validation.
A time-consuming process - technician examining PCB traces under a microscope. A time-consuming process - technician examining PCB traces under a microscope.
Fault detection on a broken SMA cable using the SeunisPro software with the DTDR-65 time domain reflectometer. Fault detection on a broken SMA cable using the SeunisPro software with the DTDR-65 time domain reflectometer.
Eye diagram comparison illustrating how transmission line faults distort a clean signal, reducing signal integrity. Eye diagram comparison illustrating how transmission line faults distort a clean signal, reducing signal integrity.

What types of faults can be localized?

  • Open circuits, disconnections, broken pins and wires
  • Short circuits, between wires & shielding
  • Wave impedance discontinuities

Which DUTs can be measured?

  • PCBs » Real physical PCBs
  • Cables » all kinds of cables up to 1km
  • Connectors » all kinds of connectors
  • Entire Systems » e.g. with PCBs, interconnects, cables

Which TDR is best suited for your DUT?