Method for diagnosing performance problems in cabling
US6636048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/083
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus for using time domain analysis of NEXT, Return Loss and the like, in conjunction with the application of time or distance referenced limits to verify and determine compliance of the performance requirements of connections in a typical link. Time domain analysis of NEXT, Return Loss data and the like suitably provides the performance characteristics of a link as a function of time or distance. When coupled with time or distance performance curves for connections, it can be determined if the transmission fault is at a connection or in the cable. The time limit curves for connections can be generated based on the frequency domain performance requirements for connecting hardware of a specific level of performance. The connection time limit curves thus allows one to determine if the connection is within performance standards, allowing improved isolation of the fault condition.
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