An opto-electronic instrument used to characterise an optical fiber. Note 1: An OTDR injects a series of optical pulses into the fibre under test. It also extracts, from the same end of the fiber, light that is scattered back and reflected back. The intensity of the return pulses is measured and integrated as a function of time, and is plotted as a function of fibre length. Note 2: An OTDR may be used for estimating the fiber's length and overall attenuation, including splice and mated-connector losses. It may also be used to locate faults, such as breaks.