Agilent 4263B Technical Overview

Introduction

The Agilent Technologies LCR meter
makes fast measurements on compo­nents. It is optimized for applications
that require precision and versatility.
The instrument's performance ranges
from general bench-top impedance
measurements to complex trans­former, coil and electrolytic capacitor
measurements. The LCR meter offers
fast, reliable, and versatile testing at
a low cost.

Satisfy your needs for...

Fast system test throughput

• Maximize testing with rapid 25 ms
measurements

• Minimize user intervention with
pass/fail testing

• Communicate results with display
and GPIB

• Automate testing with built-in
handler interface

Fault-free results

• Test with confidence using contact
check function

• Remove parasitics with error cor­rection

• Get the best data with 0.1% basic
accuracy

• Eliminate trigger timing errors
with trigger delay function

Versatile measurements

• Select from 11 impedance
parameters

• Add three complex transformer
parameters with Option 4263B-001

• Set signal level with 5mVrms
resolution

• Monitor actual ac voltage and
current levels

• Pick from many test fixtures and
accessories

• Save and recall up to ten
measurement setups

Agilent
4263B LCR Meter 100 Hz to 100 kHz

Technical Overview

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Key Parameters and Specifications

Test frequencies:

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz

Option 4263B-002 adds 20kHz

AC test signal levels:

20m–1Vrms, 5mVrms steps

Basic accuracy:

0.1%

Impedance parameters:

|Z|, R, X, |Y|, G, B, C, L, D, Q,

u

Option 4263B-001 adds transformer
measurement functions: turns-ratio,
mutual-inductance and dc-resistance

Cable length settings:

0, 1, 2, 4 meters

Bias:

1.5 and 2.0 Vdc

Error correction:

Open, short, and load

Built-in system features:

GPIB and handler interfaces

Measurement time (typical):

25 ms at best conditions

Contact check time (typical):

5 ms per measurement

Display:

LCD with back-light.
Displays measurement values,
instrument states, and comparator results

Trigger mode:

Choose internal,
external, or manual trigger

Save/recall:

Store and retrieve up
to 10 measurement states

Cable:

Extend front panel cable
length from 0 to 4 meters

Four-terminal pair:

Reduces errors due
to cable extension

Measurement parameter:

Select the desired test parameter

I&V monitor:

Monitor actual
ac voltage and
current levels

Frequency:

Select one of five test frequencies

Comparator:

Select values for HIGH,
IN, and LOW testing

Contact check:

Verify reliability of test
connections

Open/short/load:

Correct for test fixture and cable
errors

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High-quality results

• See five digits of data

• Make precise measurements with

0.1% basic accuracy

• Select from 11 impedance
parameters

• Verify device performance at
simulated operating conditions

• Monitor actual test signal voltage
and current levels

Make reliable impedance measurements.

System features for test automation

• Maximize accuracy with error
correction

• Use performance specified with
0, 1, 2, and 4 meter cables

• Test device contact failure with
contact check function

• Automate testing with GPIB
interface

• Reduce ground-loops with isolated
handler interface

• Continue testing after ac power
loss with continuous memory

• Perform pass/fail testing with
comparator function
(High/In/Low)

The 4263B LCR meter is designed for
automated applications.

Evaluate transformers and coils
with Option 4263B-001

• Measure turns-ratio, mutual
inductance and dc-resistance

• Easily make connections with
16060A transformer test fixture

• Measure parameter responses with
variable signal levels

Simplify transformer testing.

Make electrolytic capacitor
measurements

• Obtain versatile testing with a
large capacitance range

• Keep costs down with built-in dc
bias source

• Protect your investment: high
energy protection on terminals

• Increase test throughput with fast
system measurements

• Make reliable handler measure­ments with contact check function

Quickly evaluate electrolytic capacitors.

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Specifications

Measurement accuracy

Figure 1. Conversion diagram

Table 1. Measurement accuracy (±% of reading)

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Measurement conditions

1. Warm-up time: ≥ 15 min.

2. Ambient temperature: 23 ±5

˚

C

3. Test signal voltage: 1 Vrms

4. Test cable length: 0 meter

5. Open and short corrections performed

6. Measurement time: Medium or Long
(Other test condition data is available in the
operation manual.)

For |Z|, |Y|, L, C, R, X, G, and B accuracy
(Ae), refer to Table 1. Table 1 equations yield
accuracy based on frequency and DUT
characteristic impedance (Zm). Zm is
from Figure 1, Conversion Diagram.

D accuracy(De) = ± Ae/100

Q accuracy(Qe) = ±
where(Qm x De < 1)

u accuracy (ue) = 0.573 x Ae

Ae = Accuracy of |Z|, |Y|, L, C, R, X, G,

and B
De = D accuracy
Dm = Measured value of D
Qe = Q accuracy
Qm = Measured value of Q

ue = u phase angle accuracy

Zm = DUT impedance at test frequency in

Hertz

Other Specifications

Measurement parameters/ranges
Parameter Range

|Z|, R, X 1 mΩ to 100 MΩ
|Y|, G, B 10 nS to 1000S
C 1 pF to 1 F
L 10 nH to 100 kH
D 0.0001 to 9.9999
Q 0.1 to 9999.9

u -180

˚

to + 180

˚

∆ -999.99% to 999.99%

Option 4263B-001: DC resistance 1 mΩ to
100 M

Ω

Mutual inductance 1 µH to 100 H
(typical)

Turns-ratio 0.9 to 200 (typical)

Measurement conditions and functions

Test frequency: 100 Hz, 120 Hz,
1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz. (Option 4263B-002
adds 20 kHz.)

AC test signal level: 20 m - 1 Vrms,
5 mVrms steps

Bias:

Internal: + 1.5 and +2.0 Vdc
External: 0 to + 3.0 Vdc

Ranging: Auto and Hold

Trigger: Internal, Manual, and External

Trigger delay time: 0 to 9999 ms in

1 ms steps

Test cable lengths:

0, 1 meter @ f ≤ 100 kHz
2 meter @ f ≤ 10 kHz (20 kHz)
4 meter @ f ≤ 1 kHz

Measurement time:

SHORT MEDIUM LONG
25ms 65ms 500ms

Other instrument functions

Test signal level monitor:

Voltage, current

Error Correction: Open, Short, Load

Comparator: HIGH, IN, and LOW for each

displayed parameter

Save/recall: 10 instrument states from
non-volatile memory

Front-end Protection:

Vmax = @ Vmax ≤ 250 V
Vmax = @ Vmax ≤ 1000 V
C in Farads

Handler interface: Negative logic and isolated.
Signals are HIGH/IN/LOW, No-Contact,
EOM, Index, Alarm, Keylock, Ext. Trigger.

GPIB interface: Instrument control, TALK­only mode for LISTEN-only printers using
GPIB or Centronics/GPIB converter

Physical characteristics

Power: 90-132 Vac or 198-264 Vac.
47-66 Hz. 45 VA typical.

Operating temperature: 0 to 45 °C

Dimensions: 320 (W) x 100 (H) x

300 (H) mm

Weight: 4.5 kg (typical)

√

√

(Qm)2xDe

1-/+(QmxDe)

8/C

2/C

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16060A transformer test fixture

Allows fast connections to
transformers

16065C external bias adapter

For external dc bias of DUT. Vmax
≤ 40 Vdc.

16089C Kelvin IC clip leads

IC package clip. 1 meter length.

16034G Test fixture

For SMD components.

Component dimensions (L x W):

0.6 mm x 0.3 mm to 5.0. mm x 1.6 mm

16064B LED display/trigger box

Displays comparator status.

1.5 meter cable. External trigger.

16089A Kelvin clip leads

Large clip. 1 meter length.

16089B Kelvin clip leads

Medium clip. 1 meter length.

16089D Alligator clip leads

Four clips. 1 meter length.

Test Fixtures/Accessories for the Agilent 4263B

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Ordering information

1

Agilent 4263B LCR Meter

Furnished accessory: power cable

Options

4263B-001 Add N/M/DCR Measurement

Function

4263B-002 Add 20 kHz Test Frequency

Test fixtures are not furnished as standard.

Manual options

2

4263B-AB0 Taiwan - Chinese localization

4263B-AB1 Korea - Korean localization

4263B-AB2 China - Chinese localization

4263B-ABA U.S. - English localization

4263B-ABD Germany - German localization

4263B-ABE Spain - Spanish localization

4263B-ABF France - French localization

4263B-ABJ Japan - Japanese localization

4263B-ABZ Italy - Italian localization

4263B-0BW Add service manual

Cabinet options

4263B-1CM Rackmount kit

4263B-1CN Handle kit

(Rack flange and handle kit are not compatible.)

Calibration certificate option

4263B-A6J ANSI Z540 compliant

calibration

Test fixtures and accessories

16034E/G/H SMD component test fixture

16043A/B

3

3-terminal SMD test fixture

Options

16043A-ABA U.S. - English localization

16043A-ABJ Japan - Japanese localization

16043B-ABA U.S. - English localization

16043B-ABJ Japan - Japanese localization

16044A

3

Test fixture

Options

16044A-ABA U.S. - English localization

16044A-ABJ Japan - Japanese localization

16047A/E

4

Axial and radial test fixture

Options

16047E-ABA U.S. - English localization

16047E-ABJ Japan - Japanese localization

16334A SMD tweezer test fixture

16048A 0.94-meter/BNC test leads

16048B 0.94-meter/SMC test leads

16048D 1.89-meter/BNC test leads

16048E 3.8-meter/BNC test leads

16060A Transformer test fixture

16064B LED display/trigger box

16065A 200-Vdc external voltage

bias fixture

16065C 40-Vdc external voltage bias

adapter

16089A Large Kelvin clip leads

16089B Medium Kelvin clip leads

16089C Kelvin IC clip leads

16089D Alligator clip leads

16089E Kelvin clip leads

1 Accessories and options are priced individually.
2 Manual is not furnished as standard
3 Must specify one of language options (ABA or ABJ) for operation manual for shipment with product.
4 Must specify one of language options (ABA or ABJ) for operation manual of 16047E for shipment with product.

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