The Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter measures 16 impedance parameters across component evaluation, material characterization, and production testing. This dual-channel instrument delivers 0.05% basic impedance accuracy with exceptional repeatability and low noise performance across configurable frequency ranges up to 1 MHz.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Parameters
• 16 impedance parameters: C, L, R, Z, D, Q, ESR, and others
• DC resistance (Rdc) measurement
• 4-digit resolution at any frequency
Frequency Range
• 20 Hz to 300 kHz, 500 kHz, or 1 MHz (configurable)
• Frequency upgrades available
Accuracy & Performance
• 0.05% basic impedance accuracy
• Superior repeatability across low and high impedance ranges
• Exceptionally low noise floor
Test Signal
• Voltage: 100 µV to 2 Vrms with variable resolution (100 µVrms to 0.2 Vrms minimum increments)
• Current: 1 µA to 20 mA variable
• Auto-level control available
DC Bias
• Built-in DC bias source with 1.5 V and 2 V fixed levels
• Optional E4980A-001: internal DC bias from ±0 V to ±40 V or ±100 mA
Measurement Speed
• SHORT mode: 12 ms at 1 MHz
• MED mode: 118 ms at 1 MHz
• LONG mode: 343 ms at 1 MHz
– Key Features
• High-resolution 7-digit LCD with six display modes
• List Sweep: programmable up to 201 points with independent parameter selection
• Compensation: Open/Short/Load with cable length correction (1 m, 2 m, 4 m)
• Averaging up to 256 measurements
• Parallel and series equivalent circuit models
• Deviation measurement with percentage output
• LED status indicators for DC bias and USB memory
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, material impedance analysis, production test environments, research and development.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports over twenty test fixtures for materials and SMD components. Built-in compensation minimizes test fixture influence.
