High-Resolution TDR with Frequency-Domain Analysis!
CT100B FeaturesSampling resolution is independent of display resolution --> every cable fault is visible at every scaleArbitrary length waveforms up to 1.5 million pointsTwo independent cursors simplify differential impedance, return loss, and distance-to-fault measurements.Calibrated S-parameter measurementsReal-time frequency-domain measurementsReturn loss (S11)Cable loss / insertion loss (S21)S11 Between Cursors time-windows the feature of interestSmith charts simplify complex impedance matching problemsNormalized TDR traces with adjustable rise time Optimized menu system to simplify common tasksNew multicore CPU is much faster than the original CT10016 times more RAM memory than the CT100ApplicationsTests all types of cable and connectorsCoaxial cableTwisted-pair cableMulticonductor cable (e.g., MIL-STD-1553B, MIL-STD-38999)Detects subtle partial faults, opens, shorts, kinks, taps, shield damage, thermal damage, sunlight/UV damage, water ingress, loosened or corroded interconnects, and poor-quality cables and connectors. Aging AircraftCATV, Power, TelephonyNaval / MarineWireless InfrastructurePCB Impedance MeasurementsSoil Moisture, GeophysicsTank FarmsOther Great Features of the CT100 TDRsLayer-Peeling reduces TDR waveform impedance errors caused by multiple reflections.Transform impedance waveform to display in Ohms or VSWR as well as millirho.Intermittent Fault Detection displays probability density or min/max envelope with impedance-at-cursor.Enhanced Calibration provides the industry's best impedance accuracy.AutoFit™ button scales the display to fit the cable.Configuration library makes repeat measurements as easy as a press of a button.Save thousands of TDR traces that you can later zoom in/out on, and compare or subtract from live or previously saved traces.Live LAN/WAN/Internet streaming and remote control of any CT100 Series TDR. Leverage real-time engineering oversight from thousands of miles away.Download your TDR data to a PC and review it later with the included CT Viewer™ 2 software.Ergonomics and Ease of UseBright 4.3" color TFT-LCD display is easy to read in any environment.Intuitive multifunction key panels simplify TDR use.Lightweight and portable, operates for a full shift without recharging.Integrated 10/100 Ethernet connectivity.USB peripherals include mouse, keyboard, flash drive, and barcode reader.General TDR OptionsCT100B-BNC, self-grounding BNC test portElectrically rugged, multipurpose metallic TDR designed for high-resolution testing of a wide range of coaxial and twisted-pair cable types and lengths -- in the field, on the manufacturing floor, or in the lab. Exceeds all Tektronix® 1502C TDR specifications.CT100B-SMA, stainless-steel SMA test portCT100B TDR configured with SMA test port assembly. Improved data signal with slightly less electrical overstress protection than the standard CT100B.CT100HF, stainless-steel SMA test portHigher-bandwidth version of the CT100B-SMA featuring the fastest TDR system risetime for testing higher-frequency cables and interconnects.How to choose between the CT100 modelsStandard Accessories (included with instrument)CT Viewer™ 2 TDR Waveform Analysis Software PackageCT100B Operator's ManualCT Viewer™ 2 Quick User GuideExternal AC Power Adapter2700 mA-hr NiMH Battery PackRugged Soft-Sided Carrying CasePlenty of room for calibration accessories, manuals, and optional small form-factor keyboard.Calibration Verification PackPrecision coaxial test cable and BNC/SMA adapters necessary for verifying TDR instrument calibration and performance.NIST-Traceable Calibration CertificateStandard 12-Month Limited WarrantyOptional AccessoriesImpedance Matching Adapter KitUseful for specialized applications requiring precision impedance matching to the cable / device-under-test (DUT).BNC Adapter KitPrecision BNC RF adapters offer direct high-bandwidth coupling for testing most coaxial cables and interconnects.MIL-STD-1553B Data Bus TRB Adapter KitHigh-bandwidth controlled-impedance adapter kit for testing TRB-terminated (triaxial BNC) cables such as aerospace MIL-STD-1553B twinax cables.Small Form-Factor KeyboardThis popular, recommended accessory simplifies data entry and fits in the instrument's carrying case.Click here to see the complete list of optional accessories.
DatasheetCT100B TDR Cable Analyzer Datasheet (12/10/2019).
Application NotesTDR vs. FDR: Distance to Fault (HTML) or [ PDF]
TDR for Microwave/RF and Digital Cables (HTML) or [ PDF]
Mohr CT100 TDR and CT Viewer™ Cable and Interconnect Quality Control Example: Interconnect Impedance Profile and Electrical Length Variation in 50 Ohm SMA and BNC Cables
AN-2016-1 1553B Data Bus Cable Fault Detection Through Multiple Transformer Couplings
AN-2016-2 1553B Data Bus Cable Compression Damage Detection Through Transformer Couplings
Replacement for the Tektronix 1502/1502B/1502CIndustry's only portable Time Domain Reflectometer exceeding all Tektronix® 1502/1502B/1502C TDR specifications. See comparison.Key SpecificationsIndustry's only high-resolution portable TDR - resolves connector detail (