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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Why_the_reflection_takes_a_round_trip\" >Why the reflection takes a round trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#What_to_record_with_a_marker\" >What to record with a marker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Convert_the_sample_reflection_time\" >Convert the sample reflection time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#TDR_time_vs_displayed_distance_vs_TDT\" >TDR time vs displayed distance vs TDT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Calibrate_velocity_on_a_known_route\" >Calibrate velocity on a known route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Set_the_reference_before_interpreting_the_event\" >Set the reference before interpreting the event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Map_distance_along_the_route\" >Map distance along the route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Use_separate_delays_for_mixed_structures\" >Use separate delays for mixed structures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Know_how_close_two_events_can_be\" >Know how close two events can be<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Check_alternatives_before_naming_the_fault\" >Check alternatives before naming the fault<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Keep_impedance_and_location_separate\" >Keep impedance and location separate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#Save_the_setup_with_the_result\" >Save the setup with the result<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/pcb-tdr-fault-distance-round-trip\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yzp-no-index\"><\/div><p>On a PCB TDR reflection trace, the pulse travels to a discontinuity and back. For a uniform section, one-way distance equals propagation velocity times round-trip time divided by two. Check whether the instrument already displays one-way distance before applying the conversion, then map the result to the actual route rather than measuring across the board.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/tdr-transmission-line-coupon.jpg\" width=\"1120\" height=\"573\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" alt=\"PCB transmission-line coupon connected to a test instrument\"><figcaption>PCB transmission-line coupon connected to a test instrument. AI-generated illustration, not a measurement or production record.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_reflection_takes_a_round_trip\"><\/span>Why the reflection takes a round trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time-domain reflectometry launches a fast change and observes the return at the measurement side. A mismatch can reflect part of that signal. The time difference from a defined reference to the reflection includes travel in both directions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_record_with_a_marker\"><\/span>What to record with a marker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A distance is only as useful as its reference and velocity model.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Unit or definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Example only<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Time interval<\/td>\n<td>ns, measured as round trip<\/td>\n<td>0.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Propagation velocity<\/td>\n<td>mm\/ns<\/td>\n<td>160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reference plane<\/td>\n<td>Physical boundary<\/td>\n<td>Coupon input launch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computed one-way distance<\/td>\n<td>mm<\/td>\n<td>64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Instrument axis<\/td>\n<td>Time or configured distance<\/td>\n<td>Confirm before converting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convert_the_sample_reflection_time\"><\/span>Convert the sample reflection time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Multiply 0.80 ns by 160 mm\/ns and divide by two to get 64 mm. Without the divisor you would look near 128 mm. <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfiles.keysight.com\/scopes\/FlexDCA-UG\/Content\/Topics\/TDR-TDT-Mode\/Reference\/b_tdr_concepts.htm\">Keysight&#8217;s TDR concepts<\/a> describe round-trip reflection timing and calibration with a known line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TDR_time_vs_displayed_distance_vs_TDT\"><\/span>TDR time vs displayed distance vs TDT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First identify what the instrument marker actually reports.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Conversion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raw reflection interval<\/td>\n<td>Outbound and return time<\/td>\n<td>Multiply by velocity and divide by two<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Configured TDR distance<\/td>\n<td>Instrument-scaled distance<\/td>\n<td>Verify settings; do not halve again<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Through transmission delay<\/td>\n<td>One-way delay for a defined transmission measurement<\/td>\n<td>Do not use the reflection divisor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calibrate_velocity_on_a_known_route\"><\/span>Calibrate velocity on a known route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use a known physical length with the same relevant transmission geometry when practical. If a 40 mm reference span corresponds to 0.50 ns round trip, its inferred velocity is 160 mm\/ns. Use the same reference convention when applying that value to the unknown feature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_reference_before_interpreting_the_event\"><\/span>Set the reference before interpreting the event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Decide whether your origin is the instrument port, the connector plane or the PCB trace start. The cable and launch contribute delay if they remain in the measurement. Record the calibration or fixture treatment rather than quietly assuming time zero is at the board.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/tdr-trace-transition.jpg\" width=\"1120\" height=\"560\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" alt=\"PCB test coupon with a coax launch and a trace transition\"><figcaption>PCB test coupon with a coax launch and a trace transition. AI-generated illustration, not a measurement or production record.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_distance_along_the_route\"><\/span>Map distance along the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use cumulative distance along the traced conductor. A via or a bend can make straight-line separation misleading. Note which layer and routing segment the candidate feature occupies and check the positions of known launch or termination events.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_separate_delays_for_mixed_structures\"><\/span>Use separate delays for mixed structures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cable, microstrip and stripline need not share one velocity. Account for their segment delays or use a suitable calibrated reference. Applying a single factor to an entire mixed route may move the apparent feature even when the reflection time is correct.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_how_close_two_events_can_be\"><\/span>Know how close two events can be<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finite effective rise time and bandwidth can make neighboring reflections overlap. An apparent peak may represent more than one feature. Do not infer a precise physical location from a cursor whose resolution exceeds the information in the measurement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_alternatives_before_naming_the_fault\"><\/span>Check alternatives before naming the fault<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An impedance change, connector transition, stub or termination can all create a reflection. Compare a good unit or controlled fixture and use the layout to narrow possibilities. The marker alone does not tell you whether the feature is an open, a defect or a normal transition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_impedance_and_location_separate\"><\/span>Keep impedance and location separate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reflection magnitude and inferred impedance describe the event under the test conditions. Its delay estimates where to look. Compare with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/signal-transmission-pcb\/\">BestPCBs signal transmission guide<\/a> for other channel verification tasks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_the_setup_with_the_result\"><\/span>Save the setup with the result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Preserve raw data, axis settings, velocity basis, reference plane, route coordinates and candidate features. For a stackup or test coupon manufacturing review, share the files with Best Technology at <a href=\"mailto:sales@bestpcbs.com\">sales@bestpcbs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Why is my calculated distance twice the expected value?<\/h3>\n<p>The marker may be showing round-trip time, and the calculation may have omitted the divisor of two. Confirm the axis and reference before changing the velocity setting. If the display is already calibrated in one-way distance, do not apply the divisor again.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use the speed of light for a PCB trace?<\/h3>\n<p>Not as the actual line velocity unless the propagation medium and geometry support it. A PCB transmission line normally propagates more slowly. Use a measured or modeled velocity appropriate to the actual route, and label any screening assumption in the test record.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use the same velocity factor on every layer?<\/h3>\n<p>Not without checking the construction. Different layers can have different dielectric materials, field distributions and reference structures. If the route crosses layers, evaluate each relevant segment or compare with a calibrated structure that represents the full path under the same conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the distance the same as straight-line distance on the board?<\/h3>\n<p>No. It corresponds to travel along the electrical path. A serpentine can place a feature far along the route while it is physically close to the connector in a top view. Map against cumulative trace distance, including relevant transitions, instead of a ruler across the board.<\/p>\n<h3>Can a known cable remove all fixture effects?<\/h3>\n<p>A known cable can help establish timing, but launches and adapters can still contribute reflections or delay. Set the correct calibration reference and inspect a suitable reference fixture. Do not assume velocity calibration is equivalent to removing fixture mismatch or loss.<\/p>\n<h3>Why does a strong reflection not prove a broken trace?<\/h3>\n<p>A normal connector, impedance step or termination can also produce a strong return. Compare with the expected layout and a known good reference. Use additional evidence before assigning the reflection to a crack, open or manufacturing defect at the estimated location.<\/p>\n<h3>What if the instrument shows distance in free space?<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm whether the plotted axis already applies the medium velocity factor. A free-space-scaled distance is not the physical PCB distance. Follow the instrument documentation and verify with a known length before accepting a marker position as a measured route location.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use the same formula for transmission delay?<\/h3>\n<p>Only after identifying the timing convention. Transmission from one end to the other is ordinarily a one-way measurement, so its distance relation lacks the reflection divisor. 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