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Velocity Factors for TDM (Time Domain Reflectometry) Fault Finding Equipment

The Velocity factor of a cable is the fraction of the speed of light (300 metres/ micro sec) that a wave travels down the given table type.

The Formula is:

Permittivity is:
± 6.0 for PVC insulation
± 2.3 for XLPE insulation
± 3.5 for Paper Insulation

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