The Keysight/Agilent/HP 4263B is a precision LCR meter engineered for rapid, accurate measurement of inductance, capacitance, resistance, and impedance across component production lines and benchtop verification workflows. Operating at 0.1% basic accuracy with measurement times as fast as 25 ms, the 4263B delivers reliable characterization of passive components in quality control, design validation, and component evaluation environments.
## Technical Specifications
The 4263B measures inductance (L), capacitance (C), resistance (R), impedance (|Z|), reactance (X), conductance (G), susceptance (B), admittance (|Y|), quality factor (Q), dissipation factor (D), and phase angle (θ). With Option 001, the instrument also quantifies turns-ratio (N), mutual inductance (M), and DC resistance (Rdc).
Test frequencies include 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz. Option 4263B-002 extends capability to 20 kHz. AC test signal levels range from 20 mVrms to 1 Vrms, adjustable in 5 mVrms increments. Measurement time settings support Medium or Long modes, with cable length correction at 0, 1, 2, and 4 meters.
Internal DC bias selections are 1.5 Vdc and 2.0 Vdc. External bias voltage reaches ±200 V DC maximum via the 16065A interface, or ±40 V DC maximum with the 16065C adapter. Capacitor discharge protection operates internally with maximum voltage ratings of ±(8/C) V typical up to 250 V, and ±(2/C) V typical up to 1000 V (C in Farads).
## Key Features
• Open, short, and load error correction
• LCD display with backlight
• GPIB interface with isolated handler signals (HIGH/IN/LOW, No-Contact, EOM, Index, Alarm, Keylock, External Trigger)
• Ten-position setup memory with 72-hour retention at 23° ±5°C
• Power: 90–132 Vac or 198–264 Vac, 47–66 Hz, 45 VA typical
## Typical Applications
Production-line component evaluation, impedance characterization, quality assurance testing, and design verification of passive components across standard and extended frequency ranges.
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports a comprehensive family of test fixtures: 16047A/E spring-contact types for axial and radial leads; 16089A/B/C/D/E clip-type fixtures for large, medium, IC, and alligator-clip applications; and 16034E/G/H SMD/chip fixtures with large and small contact options for array components.
