E4980A Precision LCR Meter
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An Industry Standard LCR Meter
Keysight Technologies’ E4980A precision LCR meter provides the best combination of accuracy, speed, and versatility for a wide range of component measurements. Offering fast measurement speed and outstanding performance at both low and high impedance ranges, the E4980A is the ultimate tool for general R&D and manufacturing test of components and materials.
Fast measurement speed
The E4980A offers excellent speed:
– 5.6 ms (SHORT) 2
– 88 ms (MED) 2
– 220 ms (LONG) 2
Accurate measurements
Exceptionally low noise at both low and high impedance for evaluating the characteristics of inductors and
capacitors with excellent accuracy and repeatability.
– 0.05% basic impedance accuracy
– 1/2/4m cable extension capability
– Open/Short/Load correction
Key Features
Accurate measurements
Exceptionally low noise at both low and high impedance to improve test quality.
– 0.05 % basic impedance accuracy
– Open/Short/Load compensation support
– Cable extension (1/2/4m) support
Fast measurement speed
Fast speed provides more throughput reducing cost of test.
– 5.6 ms (SHORT)
– 88 ms (MED)
– 220 ms (LONG)
Measurement versatility
– 20 Hz to 2 MHz test frequency with 4-digit resolution at any frequency
– 16 impedance parameters
– 100 μV to 2 Vrms, 1 μA to 20 mA – variable test signal
– Auto-level control
– 201 points of programmable list sweep
Option E4980A-001 power and DC bias enhancement
– 0 to 20 Vrms/100 mArms test signal
– Built-in 40 V DC bias with 0.3 mV resolution
– Built-in 10 V DC source
– DC resistance, DC current, and DC voltage measurement capability
Accurate, Fast Measurements up to 2 MHz
Accurate measurements provide design and test confidence
Broad range impedance measurements
The E4980A LCR meter offers excellent performance for all impedance measurements. Reliable measurement performance is needed to meet the test requirements of today’s latest devices. Only the E4980A offers fast measurement speed and outstanding performance within “both” low and high impedance ranges with exceptional dissipation factor accuracy.
Stable small ESR/low impedance measurements
The equivalent series resistance (ESR) of capacitors is becoming smaller and smaller to meet high-speed and low power-consumption circuit needs; and is difficult to measure. The E4980A provides exceptional measurement stability.
Exceptionally accurate, high impedance measurements
The capacitance values of chip-capacitors and semiconductor wafers are now down to femto-farad (fF) range. Thus, very stable and accurate high impedance measurements are required for higher yields and design reliability. Surpassing Keysight’s previous industry-standard LCR meter (4284A), the E4980A further improves measurement stability for these small capacitance devices.
Offering the industry’s best combination of speed and accuracy
Fast measurement speed for more throughput in manufacturing
– 5.6 ms per point at 1 MHz with SHORT mode
– 88 ms per point at 1 MHz with MED mode
– 220 ms per point at 1 MHz with LONG mode
Average function (up to 999)
Enables users to improve measurement repeatability.
Versatile Measurement Capability to Meet your Application Needs
Powerful features increase test reliability and efficiency
Six convenient display modes
Select one of six display modes to suit your particular measurement needs.
– Normal view for a data overview
– Large display view for enhanced readability
– BIN No. view for measurement comparison and device sorting
– BIN count view for statistical evaluation
– LIST sweep view for continuous data
– Blank page view for ultimate speed
(Turns off display to save refresh time.)
201 points list sweep
Frequency, measurement range, and stimulus conditions, can be set as list parameters (max 201 points). You can choose two parameters independently to test under a variety of measurement conditions.
DC resistance measurement
For inductor measurement, Ls or Lp and Rdc parameters can be measured at the same time.
E4980A power and DC bias enhancement
(Option E4980A-001)
20 Vrms test signal (Opt. 001)
A powerful AC test signal provides up to 20 Vrms, 100 mArms (maximum). This allows you to evaluate AC level dependency without an external amplifier. DC parameter measurement (Opt. 001)
Simultaneously measure DC voltage and DC current as well as impedance. Leakage current measurements are available for capacitance evaluation.
40 V DC bias (Opt. 001)
Built-in, wide range (± 40 Vdc/100 mA) DC bias source enables accurate DC bias verses impedance evaluation.
DC source (Opt. 001)
Provides an additional, independent DC source port to expand the flexibility of DC control and bias applications. For example, this option enables measurement of three terminal devices, allowing you to control your DUT, add extra bias, and control additional devices at the same time.