HP 4263B LCR Meter
User's Guide
ABCDE
HP Part No. 04263-90021
Printed in JAPAN June 1998
Second Edition
Documentation Map
User's Guide(This book
Is a handy reference to help you to get started using your HP 4263B, basic measurements
and commonly used features are explained.
Operation Manual
(Furnished with the HP 4263B.)
Privides information on initial inspection, how to operate the HP 4263B, in-depth reference
information, general information, and meintenance information.
In User's Guide.
Chapter 1, Preparation for Use
For initial turn ON of the HP 4263B
Chapter 2, Operating the HP 4263B
Basic Measurement operation
Getting acquired with the HP 4263B : for beginners
Handy reference for measurement task : for all users
Chapter 3, Measurement Example
Measurement examples for typical HP 4263B applications
Capacitor measurement
Inductor measurement
Transformer measurement
In the
User's Guide
, information on the following subjects is not discussed:
Initial Inspection
HP-IB Remote Control
Handler Interface
For detailed information on these subjects, refer to the
Maintenance
Specication
Error Messages
Operation Manual
.
Contents
1. Preparation for Use
In This Chapter ............................... 1-1
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
To Set Power LINE Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
To Set Power LINE Frequency ........................ 1-3
2. Operating the HP 4263B
In This Chapter ............................... 2-1
Resetting HP 4263B to its Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting Test Fixture ........................... 2-2
Setting the Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selectting the Measurement Parameter ....................
Setting the Test Signal Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Test Signal Level .......... ...... ...... ...
Setting the DC Bias Source Voltage ......................
Selecting the Measurement Time Mode .. ...... ...... ......
Setting the Averaging Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Range mode |Automatically Selecting the Optimum Measurement Range 2-6
Hold Range mode|Selecting the Measurement Range of Your Choice ..... 2-6
Selecting the Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Trigger Delay Time ........................
Performing the OPEN Correction
|Canceling the stray admittance in parallel with the DUT
...... ...
Performing the SHORT Correction
|Canceling the residual impedance in series with the DUT
...... ...
Using the Comparator Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Setting the Limit Values .. ...... ...... ...... ..... . 2-10
Starting the Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Using the Contact Check Function
|Monitoring the connection of test electrodes and DUT .......... 2-11
Using the Deviation Measurement Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Deviation Reference Values ...................
Selecting the Deviation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Level Monitor Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Beeper Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement data ...... ...... .. 2-15
Connecting the DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying the DC Bias ............................ 2-17
Making a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Verication of Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If You Have a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-5
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-11
2-11
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-17
2-18
2-19
2-19
2-19
Contents-1
Accessories Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box ................... 2-20
Test Fixtures and Test Leads ....................... 2-20
Accessories List ............................. 2-22
Measurement Range Setting ...... ...... ...... ...... 2-23
Other Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
3. Measurement Examples
In This Chapter ............................... 3-1
Electrolytic Capacitor Measurement|For High Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
DUT ................................... 3-2
Requirements .. ...... ...... ..... ...... .... .. 3-2
Measurement Setup ............................ 3-2
Measurement Procedure .......................... 3-2
For More Information ........ ...... ..... ...... .. 3-5
Inductor Measurement|Versatile measurement parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
DUT ................................... 3-6
Requirements .. ...... ...... ..... ...... .... .. 3-6
Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Measurement Setup ............................ 3-6
Measurement Procedure ..........................
For More Information ........ ...... ..... ...... ..
Transformer Measurement (Option 001 Only) .................
DUT ...................................
Requirements .. ...... ...... ..... ...... .... ..
Measurement Setup ............................
Measurement Procedure ..........................
For More Information ........ ...... ..... ...... ..
3-6
3-10
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-14
Contents-2
Figures
2-1. Connecting a Test Fixture .. ...... ...... .... ...... . 2-2
2-2. Printer Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2-3. Connecting the DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Tables
1-1. Line Voltage Selection .. ...... ...... ...... ...... . 1-2
Contents-3
1
Preparation for Use
In This Chapter
First you must set the HP 4263B to match the available power LINE voltage, before turning the
HP 4263B ON.
If the HP 4263B's power LINE voltage and frequency are properly set and ready to use, you
can skip this chapter.
Power Requirements
The HP 4263B's power source requirements are as follows:
6
LINE Voltage
LINE Frequency
Power Consumption
: 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 V ac (
: 47to66Hz
:45VA maximum
10%)
To Set Power LINE Voltage
1. Conrm that the power cable is disconnected.
2. Slide the LINE Voltage selector on the rear panel to match the ac LINE voltage which will
be used (see Table 1-1).
Preparation for Use 1-1
Table 1-1. Line Voltage Selection
Voltage Selector Line Voltage Required Fuse
(a) 115 V 100 / 120 V T 0.5 A 250 V
(HP part number 2110-0202)
(b) 230 V 220 / 240 V T 0.25 A 250 V
(HP part number 2110-0201)
HP 4263B
1-2 Preparation for Use
HP 4263B
To Set Power LINE Frequency
Note
1. Connect the power cable to the power cord receptacle on the rear panel.
2. Push the LINE switch in and the HP 4263B will emit a beep when it turns ON, and the self
tests will be performed. (If any message is displayed, see \Error Messages" at the back of
Operation manual.) The HP 4263B will be ready for operation after a message like the
following is displayed.
3. Press . The following conguration menu is displayed.
In this manual, the BLUE shift key is expressed as , the top of the key is
not labeled \blue".
4. Press until
A blinking item means that it is currently selected.
5. If the setting does not match the ac line frequency, press
between
6. Press to set the line frequency.
7. Exit the congration menu by selecting
50 HZ
and
Line
blinks, then press .
60 HZ
.
Exit
.
to toggle the setting
Preparation for Use 1-3
HP 4263B
Note
The power line frequency setting is stored and is not changed after reset or
power-o. Once you set it, you do not need to set the line frequency again as
long as the same power line frequency is being used.
1-4 Preparation for Use
Operating the HP 4263B
In This Chapter
Basic operation of the HP 4263B is explained.
2
Operating the HP 4263B 2-1
Resetting HP 4263B to its Default Settings
HP 4263B
1. Press
2. Select
The HP 4263B will be reset to its default settings.For more information about the default
settings, see \Default Settings" later in this chapter.
Connecting Test Fixture
Connect the test xture to the UNKNOWN terminals as follows:
Yes
using or , and press .
to select the reset menu.
Figure 2-1. Connecting a Test Fixture
See information on available test xtures,\Accessories Available" later in this chapter.
2-2 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Setting the Cable Length
The cable length correction function cancels the phase shift error caused by the cable length.
When using the HP test leads, perform the cable length correction as follows:
1. Press
The blinking cable length is the current setting.
2. Select the desired cable length using or .To determine which length you should
select, see \Accessories Available" later in this chapter.
3. Press .
Selectting the Measurement Parameter
1. Press
. Cable lengths0m,1m,2m, and
. The primary measurement parameters are displayed.
4m
will be displayed.
2. Select the desired primary parameter using or , and press .
3. Then the secondary parameters are displayed in the same manner as above.
The secondary parameters which can be selected dier depending on the primary parameter.
Refer to \Measurement Parameters" later in this chapter.
4. Select the desired secondary parameter using or , and press .
Operating the HP 4263B 2-3
Setting the Test Signal Frequency
HP 4263B
Press
Select the desired frequency using
You can also select the test signal frequency by pressing
displayed.
Note that the 10 kHz and 20 kHz (Option 002 only) test frequency are not available when the
cable length setting is 4 m , and the 100 kHz test frequency is not available when the cable
length setting is 2 m or 4 m.
Setting the Test Signal Level
1. Press
. The test signal frequency selection menu is displayed.
or , and press .
until the desired frequency is
. The test signal level selection menu is displayed.
2. Enter the desired value using the numeric keys and the engineering key .For
example, to set the level to 245 mV, press
).
You can also set the value using or .
3. Press to set the test signal level.
( or press
2-4 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Setting the DC Bias Source Voltage
1. Press
2. Select the desired DC bias voltage value using or , and press .
Now the DC bias source is selected. For how to apply the DC bias voltage, see \Applying the
DC Bias", later in this chapter.
Selecting the Measurement Time Mode
1. Press to select the measurement time mode (Short, Med or Long). The
annunciator (9) displays the measurement time setting.
. The DC bias setting menu is displayed.
Meas Time
Setting the Averaging Rate
1. Press
2. Enter the averaging rate using the numeric keys.You can enter integer values from 1 to
256. Also, you can increase or decrease the value using
3. Press
.
or .
to set the value and to exit.
Operating the HP 4263B 2-5
Selecting the Measurement Range
Auto Range mode
|Automatically Selecting the Optimum Measurement Range
HP 4263B
Press
to \Hold". When the
mode.
Hold Range mode|Selecting the Measurement Range of Y
1. Press .
. The HP 4263B's range mode is changed from \Hold" to \Auto", or from \Auto"
Hold Range
annunciator(9) is OFF, the HP 4263B is set to the auto range
our Choice
2. Press or until the desired range is displayed. Or, input the impedance value to
be measured using the numeric keys and the engineering key
select the optimum measurement range setting.
3. Press
The available ranges are 0.1 , 1 , 10 , 100 , 1 k, 10 k, 100 k, and 1 M . To determine
which measurement range you should select, see \Measurement Range Setting" later in this
chapter.
2-6 Operating the HP 4263B
. to set the measurement range.
. The HP 4263B will
HP 4263B
Selecting the Trigger Mode
Press
Ext).
To trigger a measurement in each mode, see \Making a Measurement" later in this chapter.
Setting the Trigger Delay Time
1. Press .
until the
Trigger
annunciator (9) points to the desired trigger mode (Int, Man or
2. Enter the desired trigger delay time using the numeric keys.(For example, to set 0.5 sec,
press .) You can set the trigger delay time from 0.000 sec to 9.999 sec.
You can also set the trigger delay time using or ;.
3. Press .
Operating the HP 4263B 2-7
HP 4263B
Performing the OPEN Correction
|Canceling the stray admittance in parallel with the DUT
1. Conrm that the test xture is connected to the UNKNOWN terminals without a DUT
connected.
2. Press
Press or until
performed. During that time, the following message is displayed.
After a while, the HP 4263B completes OPEN correction with the message
Complete
If \
Out Of Limit
would be unsuitable for OPEN correction data. This is only a W
data will still be used. However, you must verify the test xture connection to the UNKNOWN
terminals and the procedure used to perform the OPEN correction.
, and returns to the measurement state.
. The OPEN correction menu is displayed.
Openmeas
", a WARNING message, is displayed, the OPEN admittance is so high that it
blinks, and press . The OPEN correction is
Open Correction
ARNING, the OPEN correction
Verify that the test xture is correctly connected to the UNKNOWN terminal.
Verify that nothing is connected to the test xture's test electrode
Perform OPEN correction again after verifying the above items.
.
2-8 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Performing the SHORT Correction
|Canceling the residual impedance in series with the DUT
1. Congure the test electrodes in a SHORT conguration by connecting the High and Low
electrodes to each other or by connecting a shorting bar to the test xture.
2. Press
3. Press or until
performed. During that time, the following message is displayed.
After a while, the HP 4263B completes SHORT correction with the message
Correction Complete
If \
Out Of Limit
it would be unsuitable for SHORT correction data. This is only a W
correction data will still be used. However, you must verify the test xture connection to the
UNKNOWN terminals and the procedure used to perform the SHORT correction.
. The SHORT correction menu is displayed.
Shortmeas
, and returns to the measurement state.
", a WARNING message, is displayed, the SHORT impedance is so high that
blinks, and press . SHORT correction is
Short
ARNING, the SHORT
Verify that the test xture is correctly connected to the UNKNOWN terminal.
Verify that the test xture's test electrodes are correctly shorted.
Perform SHORT correction again after verifying the above items.
Operating the HP 4263B 2-9
HP 4263B
Using the Comparator Function
Setting the Limit Values
1. Press to set the lower limit of the primary parameter, and to set the higher
limit. Press
to set the lower limit of the secondary parameter, and
to set the higher limit.
For example, the following menu is displayed when is pressed.
2. Enter the value using the numeric keys, then press to set the value.You can set the
value from0999.99210
14
to 999.99210
14
.
Starting the Sort
3. Press . The
Comptr On
annunciator(9) turns ON, and the comparator function is
turned ON.
The sorting results are
HIGH,IN
, and
LOW
.
Where,
HIGH
IN
LOW
greater than the higher limit
between the higher and lower limits
less than the lower limit
The HP 4263B shows the comparison results using the display, beeper, printer, and
HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box.
For result output to the display, see \Selecting the Display Mode" later in this chapter.
For result output to the beeper, see \Selecting the Beeper Mode" later in this chapter.
For result output to the printer, see \Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement data"
later in this chapter.
For result output to the HP 16064B, see \Accessories Available" later in this chapter.
2-10 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Using the Contact Check Function
|Monitoring the connection of test electrodes and DUT
Press , and the
When the contact check result is Fail, the HP 4263B displays
Using the Deviation Measurement Function
Setting the Deviation Reference Values
1. Press
Press or until
2. You can now input the primary parameter's reference value
the numeric keys, and press
.
Cont Chk
1RefEnt
annunciator(9) turns ON.
N.C.
blinks, and press .
. Enter the reference value with
to set the value.
(No-Contact).
3. Then the HP 4263B displays the menu for setting the secondary parameter's reference
value. Enter the reference value with the numeric keys, and press
to set the value.
Operating the HP 4263B 2-11
Selecting the Deviation Mode
HP 4263B
4. The primary parameter's mode can be set by selecting
1ABS
1
% (Measured value0Reference)/Reference2100 %
Off
Select the deviation measurement mode with
5. The secondary parameter's mode can be set by selecting
manner as the primary. Select the desired mode with or , and press .
Measured value0Reference
Turning the deviation mode OFF.
Pri
and pressing .
or , and press .
Sec
and pressing in the same
2-12 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Selecting the Display Mode
Press
Press or to select
The Measurement Display mode (
The Comparison Display mode (
When
Digit
digits displayed for the measured value.
is selected, the following menu is displayed, allowing you to set the number of
Data,Cmprtr,DigitorOff
Data
Cmprtr
, and press .
) shows the measurement data:
) shows the comparison results:
When
mode).
Off
is selected, the HP 4263B will not display the measurement results (Display OFF
Operating the HP 4263B 2-13
Using the Level Monitor Function
HP 4263B
1. Press
2. Select
3. Press
You can see the level monitor values on the LCD display by pressing
Off,Imon,VmonorBoth
When
through the DUT.
When
DUT.
When
When
Imon
Vmon
Both
Off
, and the following menu is displayed.
using .
is selected, the HP 4263B will monitor the actual signal current owing
is selected, the HP 4263B will monitor the actuall signal voltage across the
is selected, the HP 4263B will monitor both current and voltage
is selected, the level monitor function is turned OFF
.
.
.
several times;.
2-14 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Selecting the Beeper Mode
To change the beeper mode for the comparator result reporting:
1. Press
2. Select
3. Select the beep mode using or , and press .
4. Select
Beep
Exit
.
using or , and press .
using or , and press .
Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement data
1. Use an HP-IB compatible printer, set to the Listen Always mode.
2. Connect the printer to the HP 4263B's HP-IB port on the rear panel.
3. Turn the printer ON.
4. Set the HP 4263B to talk only mode (Set the HP 4263B's HP-IB address to 31).
a. Press
b. Press . The
measurement data.
Talk Only
. Or press or to change the value.
annunciator(9) turns ON, and the printer begins printing the
Operating the HP 4263B 2-15
HP 4263B
Figure 2-2. Printer Output
When you want to disable printing, change the HP-IB address to an address other than 31 (for
example, 17, which is the default setting).
Connecting the DUT
Connect the DUT to the test electrodes.
Figure 2-3. Connecting the DUT
2-16 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Applying the DC Bias
Press to apply the DC bias. The
(Press again to turn OFF the DC bias. The
DC Bias ON/OFF indicator
DC Bias ON/OFF indicator
is ON.
is OFF.)
Making a Measurement
In the internal trigger mode| The HP 4263B makes continuous free-running measurements
In the manual trigger mode| Press when you want to trigger a measurement.
In the external trigger mode| Connect the external trigger source to the EXT TRIGGER
terminal on the HP 4263B's rear panel, and apply a TTL level trigger signal to trigger a
measurement. (For details, see
Operation Manual
.)
Note that it must be set to the external trigger mode to trigger from an external handler or
the HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box.
Verication of Current Settings
Press
.
.
The display on the right side of the LCD changes, and each time is pressed, the next
current setting is displayed.
1. Test signal frequency and Test signal level
2. DC bias setting and Averaging rate
3. Trigger delay time and Cable length
4. Comparator limits for primary parameter
5. Comparator limits for secondary parameter
6. Level monitor value
Operating the HP 4263B 2-17
If You Have a Problem
If any of the problems listed below occur, follow the instructions described.
If you nd yourself lost when operating the HP 4263B, you can get back on track by:
HP 4263B
To return to the measurement mode, press
several times.
To return to the default settings, press . (If the reset not accepted, conrm that
the
Key Lock
annunciator is turned ON. See next.)
If the HP 4263B does not accept key input:
Check whether or not the
Press . The
Key Lock
Key Lock
annunciator(9) is ON. If so,
annunciator(9) turns OFF and the front-panel keys are
unlocked.
Check that the HP 16064B LED display/trigger box is connected to the HP 4263B and it
is set to lock out the keys.Ifso, unlock the keys from the HP 16064B.
If the HP 4263B does not display measurement results:
The display mode is set to the Display OFF mode
1. If the HP 4263B is in the key lockout mode
.
, cancel the key lockout mode. (See previous
description.)
2. Press
If
------orOVLD
to change the display mode to a mode other than Display OFF
is displayed:
The measurement result is out of the measurable range
. Check the DUT and make sure the
.
measurement range is properly set.
2-18 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Reference
Default Settings
Frequency : 1 kHz
Test voltage level : 1 Vrms
DC Bias : OFF
DC Bias source :0V
Measurement parameter : Cp-D
Deviation measurement : OFF
Measurement range :Auto
Measurement time : MEDium
Averaging rate :1
Trigger mode : Internal
Measurement Parameters
Trigger delay :0ms
Comparator : OFF
Contact check : OFF
Display mode : Measurement mode
Beep mode :
Cable length :0m
Display digits :5
Level monitor : OFF
OPEN/SHORT correction data is cleared
FAIL
mode
Primary
Parameter
Secondary Parameters Which
May Be Selected For Th is
Primary Parameter
Z
Y
R X
G B
Cp DQGRp
Cs DQRs
Lp D Q G Rp Rdc
Ls DQRsRdc
L2 N
1/N
MR2
Z
: impedance ( absolute value )
Y
: admittance ( absolute value )
: phase angle
R
: resistance
Ls
: equivalent series inductance
Lp
: equivalent parallel inductance
Cs
: equivalent series capacitance
Cp
: equivalent parallel capacitance
Q
: quality factor
D
: dissipation Factor
G
: conductance
X
: reactance
B
: susceptance
Rp
: equivalent parallel resistance
Rs
: equivalent series resistance
Rdc
:dc resistance
N
: turns ratio of transformer
M
:mutual inductance
L2
: inductance
R2
: dc resistance
1
1
1
1
1
This para meter is measured using the transformer measurement conguration (two-terminal measurement
conguration).
Operating the HP 4263B 2-19
HP 4263B
Note
Accessories Available
HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box
The HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box triggers a measurement when its trigger key is
pressed, and displays the contact check and comparison results using LEDs. It allows you to
manually operate the comparator function of the HP 4263B.
Primary parameter L2 and secondary parameters Rdc, N, M, and R2 can only
be used with Option 001 (N / M / DCR measurement function addition). These
parameters are not displayed on the menu if the HP 4263B is not equipped
with Option 001.
To measure the primary parameter L2, the transformer measurement
conguration is required. So use the HP 16060A Transformer Test Fixture.
Test Fixtures and Test Leads
For measurement versatility, various types of test xtures and test leads are available for the
HP 4263B. In this section, main test xtures and test leads are described using gures
using these test xtures and test leads, set the HP 4263B to the corresponding cable length of
the test xture or test leads being used.
. When
2-20 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Operating the HP 4263B 2-21
Accessories List
HP 16034E Test Fixture (For SMD or Chip type DUT)
HP 16047A Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)
HP 16047B Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)
HP 16047C HF Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)
HP 16047D Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)
HP 16048A Test Leads (1 m, BNC)
HP 16048B Test Leads (1 m, SMC)
HP 16048D Test Leads (2 m, BNC)
HP 16048E Test Leads (4 m, BNC)
HP 16060A Transformer Test Fixture
HP 16065A External Bias Test Fixture
HP 16065C External Bias Adapter
HP 16085B Terminal Adapter: Converts 4 terminal pair connector to APC7 connector.
HP 16089A Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two large clips)
HP 16089B Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two medium clips)
HP 16089C Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two IC clips)
HP 16089D Alligator Clip Leads (1 m, four medium clips)
HP 16089E Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two large clips)
HP 16092A1RF Spring Clip: Axial Radial and SMD
HP 16093A1RF Two-Terminal Binding Post
HP 16093B1RF Three-Terminal Binding Post
HP 16094A
1,2
RF Probe Tip/Adapter
HP 16095A3LF Probe Adapter
HP 16191A1Side Electrode SMD Test Fixture
HP 16192A1Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture
HP 16193A1Small Side Electrode SMD Test Fixture
HP 16194A1Wide Temperature SMD Test Fixture
HP 16314A 50/4-Term Converter 100Hz-10MHz
HP 16334A Test Fixture (For SMD or Chip type DUT)
HP 16451B Dielectric Test Fixture
HP 16452A Magnetic Test Fixture
HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box (with GO/NO-GO display and trigger button)
1
HP 16085B adapter required.
2
Cables adapted to APC7 on each end required.
3
Don't connect ground-lead to HP 4263B.
HP 4263B
Note
There is some possibility that available accessories are changed. Refer to latest
accessories catalogue about the latest information.
2-22 Operating the HP 4263B
HP 4263B
Measurement Range Setting
Range Setting Optimum Measurement Range
1
0.1
jZj
100 m
1 100 m<jZj
10 1<jZj
100 10 <jZj<1k
1k 1kjZj<
10 k 10 kjZj<
1M
2
2
100 kjZj<
1MjZj<
100 k
1
This range is available when the test level settings is higher than
315 mV.
2
This range is not available for the 100 kHz test frequency
setting.
Other Topics
For details on these functions, see the
Initial Inspection | Chapter 1 of the
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
.
Load correction | Chapter 1, Chapter 3 and Chapter 7 of the
1
10
10 k
100 k
1M
10 M
Operation Manual
Key Lock Function | Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the
HP-IB | Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of the
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Handler Interface | Chapter 3, Chapter 6, and Appendix B of the
Save / Recall | Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the
Backup Function | Chapter 3 of the
Specication | Chapter 8 of the
Maintenance | Chapter 9 of the
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Error Messages | \Error Messages" in back of the
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Operating the HP 4263B 2-23
Measurement Examples
In This Chapter
This chapter provides the typical measurement examples
3
Measurement Examples 3-1
HP 4263B
Electrolytic Capacitor Measurement|For High Capacitance
The HP 4263B's measurement accuracy and wide measurement range are the right tools to
make precise measurements of electrolytic capacitor parameters.
Electrolytic capacitors are generally high capacitance, so their impedance is low. The HP 4263B
has the 100 m measurement range, and keeps its high measurement accuracy when measuring
low impedance.For example, the HP 4263B measures an aluminum electrolytic capacitor,
22,000F, at the test frequency of 120 Hz, with about 0.5 % accuracy.You can try this
measurement using the following procedure.
DUT
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor ( 22,000F620 % )
Requirements
Test Fixture : HP 16089B Kelvin Clip Leads
Measurement Setup
Measurement parameter : Cs-D
Test frequency : 120 Hz
Test signal level : 1 Vrms
1
For high capacitance measurement, equivalent series
parameter Cs-D is commonly used.
Measurement Procedure
1. Reset the HP 4263B.
a. Press .
b. Press until
Yes
1
blinks, and press .
3-2 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
2. Connect test xture to the UNKNOWN terminals as follows.
3. Set the cable length to 1 m.
a. Press
b. Select
4. Set measurement parameter to Cs-D.
a. Press
b. SelectCsusing or , and press .
1m
using or , and press .
.
, and the following menu is displayed.
c. SelectDusing or , and press .
Measurement Examples 3-3
5. Set the test frequency to 120 Hz.
Press .
HP 4263B
Press
6. Perform the OPEN correction.
a. Separate the test lead clips ( Nothing must be connected to the test lead clips).
b. Press and the following menu is displayed.
c. Select
After a while, the OPEN correction is completed. (If
Limit
|Canceling the stray admittance in parallel with the DUT " in Chapter 2.)
or to set the frequency to 120Hz, and press .
OpenMeas
is displayed, see \Performing the OPEN Correction
using or , and press .
Out Of
7. Perform the SHORT correction.
a. Short the electrodes of the test xture as shown in the following gure
.
3-4 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
b. Press , and the following menu is displayed.
c. Select
After a while, the SHORT correction is completed.(If
Limit
|Canceling the residual impedance in series with the DUT " in Chapter 2.)
8. Connect the DUT to the test xture, and the measurement result will be displayed.
For More Information
To apply the DC bias | See \Setting the DC Bias Source V
To print out the measurement result | See \Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement
data" in Chapter 2
ShortMeas
is displayed, see \Performing the SHORT Correction
using or , and press .
Out Of
oltage" in Chapter 2.
Measurement Examples 3-5
HP 4263B
Inductor Measurement|Versatile measurement parameters
The HP 4263B oers many kinds of measurement parameters for LCR measurement. In
addition to these parameters, Option 001 adds ability to make turns ratio (N), mutual
inductance (M), DC resistance (DCR) measurements.
This example shows a basic measurement for an inductor, and its DCR. You can measure both
inductance and DCR without resetting the measurement conguration.
DUT
Coil ( 220H65 % @ 100kHz )
Requirements
Test Fixture : HP 16047A
Test Fixture
HP 16047A
Measurement Setup
Measurement parameter : Lp-Q and Lp-Rdc
Test frequency : 100 kHz
Test signal level : 100 mVrms
Measurement Procedure
1. Reset the HP 4263B.
a. Press .
b. Press until
2. Connect the test xture to the UNKNOWN terminals.
Yes
blinks, and press .
3-6 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
3. Select measurement parameter Lp-Q.
a. Press and the following menu is displayed.
b. SelectLpusing or , and press .
c. SelectQusing or , and press .
4. Set the test signal frequency to 100 kHz.
Press .
Set the frequency to
100 kHz
using or , and press .
Measurement Examples 3-7
5. Set the test signal level to 100 mV.
Press .
HP 4263B
Set the level to
6. Perform the OPEN correction.
a. Remove any device inserted in the test electrodes to create an OPEN condition (Nothing
should be connected to the test electrodes).
b. Press
c. Select
After a while, the OPEN correction is completed. (If
Limit
|Canceling the stray admittance in parallel with the DUT " in Chapter 2.)
OpenMeas
is displayed, see \Performing the OPEN Correction
100 mV
using the numeric keys or
, and the following menu is displayed.
using or , and press .
, and press
Out Of
7. Perform the SHORT correction.
a. Insert the shorting plate to the test xture as shown in the following gure:
3-8 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
b. Press , and the following menu is displayed.
c. Select
After a while, the SHORT correction is completed. (If
Limit
|Canceling the residual impedance in series with the DUT " in Chapter 2.)
8. Connect the DUT to the test xture and the measurement result will be displayed.
Note
ShortMeas
is displayed, see \Performing the SHORT Correction
Step 9 is for an HP 4263B with Option 001 only
using or , and press .
Out Of
.
9. Change the measurement parameter to Lp-Rdc.
a. Press
b. Press to selectLp.
and the following menu is displayed.
Measurement Examples 3-9
HP 4263B
c. Select
Rdc
using or , and press . The measurement result will be
displayed.
For More Information
To select other measurement parameters | See \Selectting the Measurement Parameter" in
Chapter 2.
To print out the measurement result | See \Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement
data" in Chapter 2
3-10 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
Transformer Measurement (Option 001 Only)
With the HP 4263B's ability to measure turns ratio (N), mutual inductance (M), and DC
resistance (DCR), transformer-parameter calculations are no longer time-consuming tasks.
Moreover the HP 16060A Transformer Test Fixture makes it easy to setup transformer
measurement congurations.
The following example shows how easy it is to measure turns ratio (N), mutual inductance (M),
and dc resistance (DCR) measurement of transformer.
DUT
Transformer ( 1 : 8 )
Requirements
Test Fixture : HP 16060A Transformer Test Fixture
Measurement Setup
Measurement
parameter
Test frequency : 100 kHz
Test signal Level : 100 mVrms
Measurement Procedure
1. Reset the HP 4263B.
a. Press .
b. Press until
: L2-N and L2-R2
Yes
blinks, and press .
Measurement Examples 3-11
2. Connect the test xture to the UNKNOWN terminals.
3. Set the measurement parameter to L2-N.
a. Press and the following is displayed.
HP 4263B
b. SelectL2using or , and press .
c. SelectNusing or , and press .
4. Set the test frequency to 100 kHz.
Press
Set the frequency to
5. Set the test signal level to 100 mVrms.
Press
Set the level to
.
100 kHz
.
100 mV
using the numeric keys or
using , and press .
, and press .
3-12 Measurement Examples
HP 4263B
6. Perform the OPEN correction.
a. Short the red clips together and short the black clips together, then separate the shorted
red and black sets of clips from each other. ( See the following gure.)
b. Press , and the following menu is displayed.
c. Select
After a while, the OPEN correction is completed. (If
LIMIT
|Canceling the stray admittance in parallel with the DUT " in Chapter 2.)
Note
OpenMeas
is displayed, see \Performing the OPEN Correction
Do not use the SHORT correction function of the HP 4263B when the
L2-1/N,L2-M
using or , and press .
OUT OF
,or
L2-R2
measurement parameters are selected.
L2-N
,
Measurement Examples 3-13
7. Connect the DUT to the test xture and the measurement result will be displayed.
OVLD
Set the switch to the opposite position if the HP 4263B displays
N
ofN. The HP 4263B cannot measure a value of
measurement result is out of range.
less than 0.9, and
as the measured value
OVLD
means that the
HP 4263B
The leading sign ofNindicates the polarity of transformer as follows:
For More Information
To select other parameters | You can measure
resistance) without changing the measurement conguration. To change the measurement
parameter, see \Selectting the Measurement Parameter" in Chapter 2.
To print out the measurement result | See \Setting the Printer|Printing the measurement
data" in Chapter 2
L2-M
(mutual inductance) and
L2-R2
(dc
3-14 Measurement Examples
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