Siglent SNA5000-TDR Time Domain Reflectometer

SIGLENT SNA5000-TDR Time Domain Reflectometry Option

The SNA5000-TDR option enables advanced Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Time Domain Transmission (TDT) measurements on SIGLENT SNA5000A Series Vector Network Analyzers. This option allows engineers to precisely locate impedance discontinuities, faults, and reflections in cables, PCB traces, connectors, and high-speed interconnects.

By transforming frequency-domain S-parameter data into the time domain, the SNA5000-TDR option provides clear, intuitive insight into signal integrity issues that are difficult or impossible to identify using frequency-domain measurements alone.

Key Features & Benefits

• Full TDR / TDT measurement capability
  Analyze impedance vs. distance, reflections, and transmission behavior with high spatial resolution.

• Fault and discontinuity location
  Accurately identify opens, shorts, impedance mismatches, vias, connectors, and cable defects.

• Advanced time-domain analysis tools
  Includes time-domain gating, windowing, peeling, and electrical delay compensation.

• Differential and single-ended measurements
  Ideal for high-speed serial links, differential pairs, and controlled-impedance PCB designs.

• Eye diagram simulation and jitter analysis
  Visualize signal quality and timing margins for high-speed digital applications.

• Seamless VNA integration
  Share calibration, markers, and measurement setups between frequency and time domain modes.

• Software license option
  Activated via license key — no additional hardware required.

Ideal Applications

• Signal integrity analysis

• PCB trace and via characterization

• Cable and connector testing

• High-speed digital design validation

• Fault location and troubleshooting

• R&D and advanced production testing

Compatibility

• Compatible with SIGLENT SNA5000A Series Vector Network Analyzers

• License-based option, activated directly on the instrument

Why Choose the SNA5000-TDR Option?

The SNA5000-TDR option transforms your SNA5000A into a powerful signal integrity and fault-analysis platform, reducing debug time and improving design confidence. It is an essential upgrade for engineers working with high-speed, high-frequency, or precision RF interconnects.