Skew & Propagation Delay

Achieve picosecond precision in skew and delay measurements with our high-resolution TDR systems. Accurately identify timing mismatches and interconnect delays—essential for validating high-speed differential pairs and ensuring optimal signal integrity.

SeunisPro visualizes how signal propagation velocity varies across PCB layers. SeunisPro visualizes how signal propagation velocity varies across PCB layers.
Signal skew is automatically calculated by SeunisPro using TDR step response measurements. Signal skew is automatically calculated by SeunisPro using TDR step response measurements.
SeunisPro showing the length difference between SMA cables. SeunisPro showing the length difference between SMA cables.
Skew measurements of phase-matched cables - important for high-speed signal transmission. Skew measurements of phase-matched cables - important for high-speed signal transmission.

Which parameters can be measured?

  • Inter-Pair skew between single-ended and differential lines
  • Intra-pair skew in differential lines
  • Propagation delay of single-ended and differential lines

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?