Agilent
4263B LCR Meter 100 Hz to 100 kHz
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
Display:
LCD with back-light.
Displays measurement values, instrument states, and comparator results
Trigger mode: |
Save/recall: |
Cable: |
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Extend front panel cable |
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Choose internal, |
Store and retrieve up |
length from 0 to 4 meters |
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external, or manual trigger |
to 10 measurement states |
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Four-terminal pair:
Reduces errors due to cable extension
Measurement parameter: |
I&V monitor: |
Select the desired test parameter |
Monitor actual |
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ac voltage and |
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current levels |
Comparator:
Select values for HIGH,
IN, and LOW testing
Frequency:
Select one of five test frequencies
Contact check:
Verify reliability of test connections
Open/short/load:
Correct for test fixture and cable errors
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
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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
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
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
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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