The Agilent/Keysight 11604A is a four-terminal (Kelvin) test fixture engineered to deliver accurate resistance and impedance measurements of axial components. By establishing separate current and voltage measurement paths directly to component terminals, the fixture eliminates lead resistance and contact impedance from measurements—critical for high-precision characterization in manufacturing and research environments.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Method: Four-terminal (Kelvin) configuration with independent current and voltage measurement paths
Target Components: Axial components across a range of sizes
Measurement Parameters: Resistance and impedance characterization
– Key Features
• Four-terminal Kelvin connection topology minimizes measurement error from lead and contact resistance
• Low-impedance measurement paths for enhanced accuracy
• Benchtop and automated test system integration
• Direct terminal connection capability for component under test
– Typical Applications
• High-precision component resistance testing
• Calibration and verification workflows
• Quality control in electronic component manufacturing
• Research-grade impedance characterization
• Low-resistance measurement validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The 11604A functions as an accessory to four-terminal measurement instruments, including multimeters and specialized component analyzers. Design accommodates variable axial component dimensions, supporting diverse test scenarios. Fixture establishes four separate lead connections—two for current excitation, two for voltage sensing—to the device under test, enabling accurate low-resistance characterization across supported component sizes.
