time-domain reflectometry

English

Noun

time-domain reflectometry (uncountable)

  1. (physics, electronics) A technique used to track faults in networks, such as cable breaks or loose connections, in which a pulse of a known shape is transmitted over the network and an echo is created when the pulse strikes an obstacle or cable end.

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