Agilent 4338B Selection Guide

Selection Guide

Agilent
LCR Meters, Impedance Analyzers
and Test Fixtures

Component and Material Measurement Solutions

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Product type

Product highlights LCR meter Impedance analyzer Combination analyzer
Frequency sweep Spot Continuous Continuous
capability
Display Numeric only Graphics Graphics
Others Handler interfaces Equivalent circuit Equivalent circuit

analysis built in analysis built in,

multiple functions in
one instrument

Advantage Lower-cost solution, Frequency Cost-effective,

ease of use, characteristics and time-saving, and
high speed resonant analysis, compact in size

circuit modeling

Table 1. Impedance measurement product type

Whether your application is in R&D, production, quality
assurance, or incoming inspection, Agilent Technologies
has the right impedance measurement solution for you.
Agilent has a complete line of impedance test equipment
and test accessories to help you task efficiently. When
you choose an impedance measurement product from
Agilent, you get more than accurate and reliable test
results. Agilent offers:

Complete solution: Covering frequencies from 20 Hz
to 3 GHz, Agilent's impedance product line offers you
the widest selection of equipment for your application.
In addition, several third-party companies have comple­mentary products designed to work with Agilent equipment
for special applications. This brochure gives an overview
of all the products you can choose from.

Knowledge: Agilent has decades of experience providing
impedance measurement solutions. Years of experience
and continuing technical innovations go into the design
and manufacturing of each Agilent LCR meter and
impedance analyzer. Agilent also has a list of technical
publication to assist you in many different applications
(see page 15 for full listing.)

Convenience: Any time you have an impedance measure­ment need, help is only one phone call away. Agilent offers
three types of impedance measurement solutions as shown
in Table 1. Calling Agilent will put you in contact with
one of our trained engineers to help you find a solution.

Advanced measurement techniques
for a wide range of applications

Figure 1 is a comparison of different measurement
techniques used in Agilent's LCR meter and impedance
analyzers. As you can see, each technique has special
measurement advantages:

• Auto-balancing bridge offers widest impedance
measurement range with typical frequency range
of 20 Hz to 110 MHz. This technique is best for
low-frequency, general-purpose testing.

Cost Effective Solutions for Your Applications

Figure 1. Impedance measurement technique

Agilent's impedance product measuremant
technique comparison 10% accuracy range

100M

10M

1M

100K

10K

1K

100

10

1

100m

Impedance measurement range (ohms)

10m

1m

1 10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M 100M 1G 10G

Auto-balancing

bridge

I-V

RF I-V

Network analysis

Measurement frequency range (Hz)

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Table 2. Agilent impedance measurement products

1. Basic Z accuracies are best-case values and 4. Z range shows the 10% accuracy range 6. Measurement ABB : Auto-balancing bridge
vary depending on measurement conditions. 5. Feature A : Built-in equivalent circuit analysis. technique I-V : I-V method
See product data sheet for detail Code B : Frequency sweep with color LCD display code RF I-V : RF I-V method

2. Capacitance measurement only C : Spot frequency with color LCD display NA : Network analysis

3. Requires Option 4395A-010, 4396B-010, and 43961A. D : Spot frequency with LCD display OTR : Others

Product Freq. Purpose Model Page Frequency Basic Z Measurement Feature5Measurement Main
type range range (Hz) accuracy 1(%) display range (Ω) technique6application

Impedance RF High peformance E4991A 4 1 M-3 G 0.8 200 m-20 k

4

A,B RF I-V LCR component, material,

analyzer /multi function semiconductor

LF/HF High peformance 4294A 4 40-110 M 0.08 25 m-40 M

4

A,B ABB LCR component, material,
/multi function semiconductor
probe measurement 4294A 4 40-110 M 1 50 m-4 M

4

A,B IV LCR component, material,

with semiconductor
42941A

Combination RF Network/spectrum 4396B35 100 k-1.8 G 3 2-5 k

4

A,B RF I-V LCR component,

analyzer /impedance other passive component,

measurement active component,

circuit analysis

HF Network/spectrum 4395A35 100 k-500 M 3 2-5 k

4

A,B RF I-V LCR component,
/impedance other passive component,
measurement active component,

circuit analysis

LCR meter RF High performance 4287A 6 1M-3G 1 200 m-3k

4

C RF 1-V LCR component
/multi function

HF High performance 4285A 7 75 k--30 M 0.1 0.01 m-100 M D ABB LCR component, material,

/multi function semiconductor

LF High performance 4284A 7 20-1 M 0.05 0.01 m-100 M D ABB LCR component, material,

/multi function semiconductor

LF Low-cost 4263B 8 100-100 k 0.1 0.01 m-100 M D ABB LCR component, transformer

/multi function

Application LF For high-value 4268A 9 120 & 1 k 0.2 0.1 p-10 mF

2

D ABB MLCC

specific capacitor only

measurement

LF For capacitor 4288A 9 1 k & 1 M 0.07 0.00001 p- D ABB Ceramic capacitor

measurement only 20 µF

2

LF For milliohm 4338B 8 1 k only 0.4 10 µ-100 k D OTR Connector, resistor

measurement

DC For high resistance 4339B 8, 9 DC only 0.6 1 k-1.6X10

16

D OTR Transformer, capacitor
measurement 4349B 2 1 k-1.0X10

15

LF For C-V 4279A 9 1 M only 0.1 0.00001 p D ABB Diode

measurement 1280 pF

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• I-V technique covers from 40 Hz to 110 MHz with a more
focused impedance measurement range. I-V technique
also allows probing for in-circuit testing.

• RF I-V, an enhancement of the I-V technique, offers
some of the high-frequency benefit of network analysis
while retaining some of the impedance measurement
range of the I-V technique. Designed for accuracy and
high-frequency performance, the RF I-V technique is
excellent for RF component analysis, especially for
small inductance and capacitance values.

• Network analysis offers the highest frequency coverage,
but works best when the measurement range is close
to 50 Ω. With this measurement technique, impedance
values are derived from reflection coefficients. Network
analysis is most widely used for RF and microwave
component and circuit analysis.

How to use this selection guide

Table 2 is a summary of all of Agilent's impedance
products. It is designed to assist you in better comparing
Agilent's wide range of instrumentation and in choosing
possible solutions for your applications, depending on
your requirements in the following areas:

• Test frequency range

• Device type or application type

• Accuracy requirement (measurement technique)

• Any other special needs

If you find several possible solutions for your application,
go to the corresponding pages to find more details about
each product. Call Agilent if you need further assistance.

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4294A precision impedance analyzer

• Highly accurate 4-terminal-pair impedance measurement
in a wide frequency range of 40 Hz to 110 MHz.
Extremely small variation in component characteristics
can be precisely evaluated with sweep measurements
of 0.08% basic accuracy.

• Best instrument for component evaluation like capacitors,
inductors, resonators, semiconductors and for material
evaluations like PC boards and toroidal cores. Improves
evaluation efficiency with various measurement &
analysis functions.

• In-circuit or grounded measurements with the 42941A
Impedance Probe

• Built-in LAN interface

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, L, C, D, Q

E4991A RF impedance/material analyzer

• Provides top-of-the-line solution for measuring impedance
from 1 MHz to 3 GHz, with an optional material-test
function for measuring permitivity and permeability.

• Ideal instrument for RF surface mount inductors,
capacitors, PC board materials and magnetic toroids.

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, C, L, D, Q

• Optional material parameters :

ε, ε', ε", µ, µ', µ"

• Built-in LAN, GPIB interface

Impedance Analyzers

Impedance analyzers provide high measurement accuracy
and sophisticated measurement functions:

• Frequency, DC bias, and AC voltage/current sweep
capability lets you customize where and how test data
will be taken.

• Built-in equivalent-circuit analysis computes a multi­element circuit model of the device under test.

• Color LCD/CRT can display multiple sets of
measurement curves at the same time.

• Advanced calibration and compensation methods
reduce measurement errors.

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These combination analyzers offer a cost-effective and
time-saving alternative. Instead of buying a rack full of
stand-alone test equipment and spending extra time to
make them work together, you can get a combination
analyzer that has all the functions you need and is ready to
go when you press the power-on button. For impedance
measurement, analyzers have the same advanced features
as the impedance analyzers described on page 4.

4396B network/spectrum/impedance
analyzer (with 43961A RF impedance test
kit and Option 4396B-010)

• 1.8 GHz three-in-one analyzer with no sacrifice
in performance.

• Advanced features for meeting your future test
requirements: time gated spectrum analysis for
pulsed signal analysis, digital resolution bandwidth
for faster sweeps, and more.

• Saves you money and time for RF component and
circuit analysis.

• Built-in IBASIC function

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, Γ, X, G, B, C,
L, D, Q

4395A network/spectrum/impedance
analyzer (with 43961A RF impedance test
kit and Option 4395A-010)

• 500 MHz three-in-one analyzer for components and
circuit design up to 500 MHz.

• Advanced features for meeting your future test
requirements: time gated spectrum analysis for
pulsed signal analysis, digital resolution bandwidth
for faster sweeps, and more.

• Best-valued bench-top tool for R&D

• Built-in IBASIC function

• Optional dc bias source

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, Γ, X, G, B, C,
L, D, Q

Network/Spectrum/Impedance Analyzers

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Designed for measurement precision and ease-of-use,
this family of LCR meters fits both R&D and production
applications. Although the LCR meters do not have all
the sophisticated features as impedance analyzers, the LCR
meters offers excellent performance at an affordable price:

• Wide selection of frequency range from 20 Hz to 3 GHz.

• Frequency list sweep for continuos testing at multiple
frequency points.

• Great for general-purpose testing of leaded components
surface-mount components, materials, and more.

• GPIB and handler interface for easy test automation in
production environment.

Precision LCR Meters

4287A RF LCR meter

• 3 GHz LCR meter for precisely testing actual
characteristics of components at demanded RF
operating frequencies.

• RF I-V technique provides a wide impedance range
(0.2 Ω to 3 k Ω).

• 9 ms high speed measurement and 1% accuracy
suitable for production testing.

• Highly stable measurement of low-inductance and
excellent Q accuracy (6% @ Q=100, 100 MHz) for
meeting chip inductor test requirements.

• Handler, GPIB and LAN interfaces

• Measurements parameter |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, C, L, D, Q

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4284A precision LCR meter

• 0.05% basic accuracy

• 20 Hz to 1 MHz

• Option 4284A-001 adds ±40 V internal dc bias voltage

• For testing power inductors and transformers, choose
Option 4284A-002, 42841A, and 42842A/B to get up to
20 A dc bias current

1

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, C, L, D, Q

4285A precision LCR meter

• 0.1% basic accuracy

• 75 kHz to 30 MHz

• Option 4285A-001 adds ±40 V dc bias voltage

• Option 4285A-002, 42841A, and 42842C
provide up to 10 A dc bias current

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, C, L, D, Q

1. 40A dc bias current, when using 2 x 42841A and 1 x 42842B.

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The following products are designed for basic or special­purpose applications. Their features are optimized to achieve
maximum performance for the particular applications.

4263B LCR meter

• Spot frequency testing at 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz,
and 100 kHz (optional 20 kHz)

• Compact, easy-to-use, entry-level LCR meter

• Measurement parameters: |Z|, |Y|, θ, R, X, G, B, C, L, D, Q

• Add N, M, DCR (Option 4263B-001) for
transformer/Coil measurements

• Set signal level (20 mV to 1 Vrms) in 5 mVrms steps

• Monitor actual ac voltage and current levels

• Select the number of displayed digit (3, 4, or 5)

4338B milliohm meter
(10 µΩ to 100 kΩ)

• 1 kHz ac measurement with selectable test signal
current from 1 µA to 10 mA

• Designed for ultra-low resistance measurements of
switches, batteries, relays, cables, connectors, and
PC boards.

• Measurement parameters: R, X, |Z|, L, Q

• Contact check function for reliable tests.

• Select the number of displayed digits (3, 4, or 5)

4339B high-resistance meter

• Test voltage: 0.1 to 1000 Vdc

• Measurement range: R: 1 x 10

3

Ω to 1.6 x 1016Ω,

I: 60 fA to 100 µ A

• Great solution for evaluating leakage current and
insulation resistance of components.

• Can be programmed to measure surface and volume
resistivity.

• Measurement parameters: I, R, surface, and volume
resistivity

• Contact check function for reliable tests.

Basic Products

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4268A 120 Hz/1 kHz capacitance meter

• Suitable for high value multi-layer ceramic capacitor
testing

• 120 Hz and 1 kHz test frequencies

• Constant test signal level and 25 msec high speed
measurement by newly- developed high speed auto
level control function.

• Measurement parameters: C, D, Q, ESR, G

4279A C-V meter

• 1 MHz only for semiconductor C-V testing

• Internal programmable dc bias sweep source

• Automatic bias polarity control for quick selection of

the correct polarity bias voltage

• Measurement Parameters: C, D, Q, ESR, G

Capacitance Meters

Others

4288A 1 kHz/1 MHz capacitance meter

• Two standard frequencies (1 kHz and 1 MHz) for
capacitor testing

• Measurement speed and accuracy optimized for
production testing

• Measurement parameters: C, D, Q, ESR, G

1. Because the 4349B has 4-measurement channels, with no internal dc source, an external dc source is required.

4349B 4-channel high-resistance meter

• 4-channel simultaneous testing

1

• Fast contact check function for reliable testing

• Measurement range:
R: 1 x 10

3

Ω to 1.0 x 1015Ω

I: 1 pA to 100 µ A

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Test Fixtures and Accessories (Four-Terminal-Pair)

16034G small SMD/chip test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16034H SMD/chip test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V
Suitable for array-type devices

16034E SMD/chip test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 40 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16047E test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16047A/D axial & radial test fixture

Frequency: A: ≤ 13 MHz, D: ≤ 40 MHz

Maximum dc bias: A: ±35 V, D: ±40 V

16044A SMD Kelvin contact test
fixture

Frequency: ≤ 10 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16043A/B test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16089A/B/C/D/E clip leads

Connector type: A/B/C/E: Kelvin

D: alligator

Frequency: 5 Hz to 100 kHz
Cable length: A/B/C/D: 0.94 m

E: 1.3 m

16334A SMD/chip tweezers

Frequency: ≤ 15 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±42 V

Basic test fixtures

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Test Fixtures and Accessories (Four-Terminal-Pair)

External DC bias fixtures

Test leads

Terminal adapters

16065A axial and radial test fixture
with safety cover

Frequency: 50 Hz to 2 MHz
Maximum externally supplied dc
bias: ±200 V

Blocking capacitor of 5.6 µF is connect­ed in series with the Hc terminal

16065C external bias adapter

Frequency: 50 Hz to 1 MHz
Maximum externally supplied dc
bias: ±40 V

Blocking capacitor of 50 µF is connect­ed in series with the Hc terminal

16048A/D/E BNC test leads

Frequency: A: ≤ 30 MHz, D: ≤ 30 MHz,

E: ≤ 1 MHz
Cable length: A: 0.94 m, D: 1.89 m,
E: 3.8 m
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16048B SMC test leads

Frequency: ≤ 30 MHz

Cable length: 0.94 m
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

42942A four-terminal-pair to 7 mm
terminal adapter

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V
Use with only 4294A

16085B four-terminal-pair to 7 mm
terminal adapter

Frequency: ≤ 40 MHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16048G/H BNC test leads

Frequency: ≤ 110 MHz
Cable length: G: 1 m, H: 2 m
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V
Use with only 4294A

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Test Fixtures and Accessories (Four-Terminal-Pair)

Others

Material measurements

Balanced/unbalanced test fixture

42941A impedance probe kit

Frequency: 40 Hz to 100 MHz
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V
Probe cable length: 1.5 m
Use with only 4294A.

16060A transformer test fixture

Frequency: dc to 100 kHz

Use with only 4263B

16451B dielectric test fixture

Measurement parameters:

capacitance (C), dissipation factor (D),
and dielectric constant (

εr', εr'')

Material-under-test size:

thickness: ≤ 10 mm
diameter: 10 to 56 mm

Frequency: ≤ 30 MHz

16452A liquid test fixture

Measurement parameter:

capacitance (C), dielectric constant
(

εr', εr'') Liquid sample

Quantity: ≤ 6.8 ml
Frequency: 20 Hz to 30 MHz

16314A balanced/unbalanced
4-terminal converter

Frequency: 100 Hz to 10 MHz

Connectors: 4 BNCs (unbal.), 2 signal
terminals (bal.) & 1 ground terminal
Characteristic Z: 50 Ω

16315A150 Ω balanced/
50 Ω unbalanced converter

Frequency: 100 Hz to 10 MHz

16316A

1

100 Ω Balanced/50 Ω

Unbalanced Converter

Frequency: 100 Hz to 10 MHz

16317A

1

600 Ω Balanced/50 Ω

Unbalanced Converter

Frequency: 100 Hz to 3 MHz

16064B LED display/trigger box

For production test applications.

Use with only 4263B, 4338B, 4339B
and 4349B

1. All have 1 BNC connector (unbalanced) and
2 signal terminals (balanced) and 1 ground terminal.

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Test Fixtures and Accessories (7-mm Terminal)

16092A axial, radial, and
SMD test fixture

Frequency: ≤ 500 MHz
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16196A/B/C SMD test fixture

Coaxial fixture for parallel

electrode SMDs.

Frequency: dc to 3 GHz
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

Applicable SMD size:

16196A: 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm
16196B: 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm
16196C: 0.6 mm x 0.3 mm

16191A bottom-electrode SMD test
fixture

Frequency: dc to 2 GHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16192A parallel-electrode SMD
test fixture

Frequency: dc to 2 GHz

Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16197A bottom-electrode SMD
test fixture

Frequency: dc to 3 GHz
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V

16194A high temperature component
test fixture

Frequency: dc to 2 GHz
Maximum dc bias: ±40 V
Operating temperature: -55 °C to

+200 °C

16200B external DC bias adapter

Frequency: 1 MHz to 1 GHz

External dc bias: up to 5 A, ±40 V

16453A dielectric test fixture

Frequency: 1 MHz to 1 GHz

Sample size (smooth sheets only):

thickness: 0.3 mm to 3 mm
diameter: ≥ 15 mm

16454A magnetic test fixtures

Frequency: 1 kHz to 1 GHz
Sample size (toroids only):

height: ≤ 8.5 mm
inner diameter: ≥ 3.1 mm
outer diameter: ≤ 20 mm

Material measurements

RF SMD/chip components

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Simplify and Improve Your Measurements
with Agilent's Test Accessories

Note: Refer to the accessory descriptions for frequency and operational limits.

1. Compatible when used in conjunction with 16085B.

2. 7-mm cable is required

3. Do not connect the ground lead to the instrument

4. 3.5-mm (M) to 7-mm adapter is required

Selecting a test fixture is as important as selecting the right
instrument. Agilent offers a wide range of accessories
for axial, radial, and SMD/Chip devices. In addition, a
variety of test leads are available to simplify remote testing
and systems applications. External test fixtures with
safety covers are also available.

You will improve your measurement results with the
proper test fixture.

• more reliable and repeatable measurement

• higher through-put

• fewer handling errors

• tighter test limits

• better measurement accuracy
For sales information or technical assistance call
Agilent Technologies.

Table 3. Test accessories/fixtures

16034E SMD/chip test fixture DC-40 MHz

••••• ••

16034G SMD/chip test fixture, small DC-110 MHz

••••• ••

16034H SMD/chip test fixture, general DC-110 MHz

••••• ••

1643A/B 3-terminal SMD test fixture DC-110 MHz

••••• ••

16044A SMD/chip test fixture, Kelvin contacts, 10 MHz DC-10 MHz

••••• ••

16047A Axial and radial test fixture DC-13 MHz

••••• ••

16047D Axial and radial test fixture DC-40 MHz

••••• ••

16047E Axial and radial test fixture, 110MHz DC-110 MHz

••••• ••

16048A One meter test leads, BNC DC-30 MHz

••••• •

16048B One meter test leads, SMC DC-30 MHz

••••• •

16048D Two meter test leads, BNC DC-30 MHz

••••• •

16048E Four meter test leads, BNC DC-1 MHz

••

16048G One meter test leads, BNC, 110 MHz DC-110 MHz

•

16048H Two meter test leads, BNC, 110 MHz DC-110 MHz

•

16060A Transformer test fixture DC-100 kHz

•

16065A Ext. voltage bias with safety cover (<=200 vdc) 50 Hz-2 MHz

••••• ••

16065C External bias adapter (<=40 vdc) 50 Hz-1 MHz • • •
16085B Four-terminal pair to 7-mm adapter DC-40 MHz

••••• •

16089A/B/C/D/E Kelvin clip leads 5 Hz-100 kHz

•• •• ••

16092A RF spring clip: axial, radial and SMD DC-500 MHz

••••••• • • • •

16094A RF probe tip/adapter DC-125 MHz

••••••• • • • •

16095A LF impedance probe DC-13 MHz

••••• •

16191A Side (bottom) electrode SMD test fixture DC-2 GHz

••••••• • • • •

16192A Parallel electrode SMD test fixture DC-2 GHz

••••••• • • • •

16194A High temperature component test fixture DC-2 GHz

••••••• • • • •

16196A/B/C Parallel electrode SMD test fixture DC-3 GHz

••••••• • • • •

16197A Bottom electrode SMD test fixture DC-3 GHz

••••••• • • • •

16200B External DC bias adapter 1 MHz-1 GHz

•••••

16314A 4-terminal balun (50 Ohm bal. to 50 Ohm unbal.) 100 Hz-10 MHz

••••• ••

16315A One terminal (BNC) Balun (50 Ohm bal. to 50 Ohm unbal.) 100 Hz-10 MHz

••

16316A One terminal (BNC) Balun (100 Ohm bal. to 50 Ohm unbal.) 100 Hz-10 MHz

••

16317A One terminal (BNC) Balun (600 Ohm bal. to 50 Ohm unbal.) 100 Hz-3 MHz

••

16334A SMD/chip tweezer DC-15 MHz

••••• ••

16451B Dielectric material test fixture 5 Hz-30 MHz

••••• ••

16452A Liquid test fixture 20 Hz-30 MHz

•• •

16453A Dielectric material test fixture 1 MHz-1 GHz

•

16454A Dielectric material test fixture 1 kHz-1 GHz

••

42842A/B High bias current 20 A/40T test fixture 20 Hz-1 MHz

•

42842C High bias current 10 A test fixture 75 kHz-30 MHz

•

42941A Impedance probe kit DC-110 MHz

•

42942A Four-terminal pair to 7-mm adapter DC-110 MHz

•

1 1111 41

1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 2,4 1,2 2 2 2 2

3 3333 3

1 1111 41

1 1111 41

1 1111 41

1 1111 41

1 1111 41

4

4263B

4268A

4279A

4284A

4285A

4287A

4288A

4294A

4294A with

42942A

4395A w/Option

4395A-010 and 43961A

4396B w/Option

4396B-010 and 43961A

E4991A

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Helping you make better measurements

Agilent's application knowledge can help you make better
measurements.Use the matrix below to select the Agilent
Application Notes of interest. For copies of these
Application Notes, contact your local Agilent Technologies
sales office. "8 Hints for successful Impedance Measurement"
(P/N 5968-1947E) and "The Impedance Measurement
Handbook" (P/N 5950-3000) are comprehensive guide to
impedance measurements.

Beginning with the basics it contains in-depth practical
advice to help you make better measurements. These
documents answer many commonly asked questions.
To get your copy, contact your local Agilent Technologies
sales office.

Applications Information

Table 4. List of application notes

Kind Number Title Product P/N

OT - Impedamce Measurement Handbook 2nd Edition General 5950-3000
OT - Accessories Selection Guide For Impedance Measurement General 5965-4792E
AN 346-4 8 Hints for Successful Impedance Measurements General AN 5968-1947E
PN - 16196A/B/C Correlating RF Impedance Measurements When Using SMD Test Fixtures 16196A/B/C 5980-1336E
AN 1305-3 Effective Transformer/LF Coil Testing 4263B 5967-5377E
AN 1305-4 Effective Electrolytic Capacitors Testing 4263B 5967-5378E
AN 1224-5 Effective Multi-tap Transformer Measurement using a Scanner and the 4263B LCR Meter 4263B 5091-6310E
AN 369-1 Optimizing Electronic Component and Material Impedance Measurements 4284A 5950-2949
AN 369-3 Impedance Measurements of Magnetic Heads Using Constant Current 4284A 5950-2951
AN 369-5 Multi-frequency C-V Measurements of Semiconductors 4284A 5950-2953
AN 369-6 Impedance Testing Using Scanner 4284A 5950-2975
AN 369-7 Measurement of Capacitance Charcteristics of Liquid Crystal Cell 4284A 5950-2994
AN 369-8 Wide Range DC Current Biased Inductance Measurement 4284A 5950-2367
AN 369-9 Improve Electronic Product Quality and Performance with Agilent Precision LCR Meters 4284A 5090-0233
AN 346-2 Balanced Circuit Measurement with an Impedance Analyzer/LCR Meter/Network Analyzer 4284A 5091-4480E
AN 346-3 Effective Impedance Measurement Using OPEN/SHORT/LOAD Correction 4284A 5091-6553E
AN 369-12 Measurement of Impedance of Magnetic Heads 4285A 5965-6663E
PN 4294-1 Reliable Electronic Component Evaluation and Circuit Design with the 4294A 4294A 5968-4505E

110 MHz Precision Impedance Analyzer
PN 4294-2 New Technologies For Accurate Impedance Measurements (40 Hz to 110 MHz) 4294A 5968-4506E
PN 4294-3 Evaluation of MOS Capacitor Oxide C-V Characteristics Using the 4294A 4294A 5988-5102EN
PN E4991A-1 New Generation Analyzer Offers Exceptional and Powerful Analysis Functions for E4991A 5988-0200EN

RF Impedance Measurement
PN E4991A-2 Achieving Fast Cycle Time Using an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tool and the E4991A 5988-3029EN

E4991A RF Impedamce/Material Analyzer
AN 1369-1 Solutions for Measuring Permittivity and Permeability with LCR Meters and Impedance Analyzers E4991A 5980-2862EN
AN 1369-2 Advanced Impedance Measurement Capabllity of the RF I-V Method Compared to the E4991A 5988-0728EN

Network Analysis Method
AN 1369-3 Accurate Impedance Measuremnet with Cascade Microtech Probe System E4991A 5988-3279EN
AN 1305-1 Contact Resistance and Insulation Resistance Measurements of Electro-Mechanical Components 4338B/4339B 5968-0325E
AN 1288-1 Combining Network and Spectrum Analysis and IBASIC to Improve Deveice Characterization and Test Time 4396B 5965-7656E
AN 1288-2 Configuring the 4396B 1.8 GHz Network/Spectrum Impedance Analyzer for O/E Testing 4396B 5965-7657E
AN 1288-4 How to Characterize CATV Amplifires Effectively 4396B 5965-9434E
PN 4395/96-1 How to Measure Noise Accurately Using the Agilent Combination Analyzers 4396B 5966-2292E
PN 4395-1 4395A Network/Spectrum/Impedamce Analyzer ADSL Copper Loop Measurements 4395A 5968-1196E
PN 4395-2 4395A Network/Spectrum/Impedamce Analyzer Switching Power Supply Evaluation 4395A 5968-7274E
AN 1308-1 “Network,Spectrum and Impedance Evaluation of Electronic Circuits and Components” 4395A 5967-5942E

Complementary Products and
Accessories

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following companies that make complementary products
orspecialized accessories for Agilent's impedance measure­ment products. Please contact each company directly if
you are interested in its products. (Agilent does not make
any special endorsement of these companies’ products;
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Company name Product specialty/ Web site address

expertise

Cascade RF and microwave probers www.cascademicrotech.com/
Microtech, Inc. and accessories for

semiconductor and

IC applications.
Inter-continental Automated device handling www.icmicrowave.com/
Microwave (ICM) systems, RF and microwave

test fixtures and non-coaxial

calibration standards.
North Hills Wide-band transformers www.northhills-sp.com/
Signal Processing (baluns) for balanced

measurement.
Espec/ Temperature chamber for www.espec.com/
ESPEC Corp. component and material www.espec.co.jp/english
(America) testing.
BH Electronics Wideband transformers www.bhelectronics.com/
ArumoTech (Asia) Custom test fixtures www.arumotech.com/en

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