Agilent/Keysight 16198A

The Keysight 16198A is a precision test fixture for impedance characterization of surface mount devices with bottom electrodes. It delivers stable, repeatable measurements across multiple frequency bands while minimizing parasitic effects, enabling accurate component evaluation in quality control and engineering validation workflows.

– Technical Specifications

Supported Device Sizes
• 0201 (metric)/008004 (inch): 0.1–0.125 mm width × 0.2–0.25 mm length × 0.1–0.2 mm height
• 0402 (metric)/01005 (inch): 0.18–0.22 mm width × 0.38–0.42 mm length × 0.11–0.22 mm height

Frequency Performance
• Option 003: DC to 3 GHz
• Option 010: 9 kHz to 10 GHz

Electrical Limits
• Maximum voltage: ±40 V peak (AC+DC) or ±42 V peak (AC+DC)
• Maximum current: 5.0 A

Environmental Range
• Operating: −55 to 85 °C, 15–95% RH (wet bulb < 40 °C)
• Storage: −55 to 85 °C, 15–90% RH (wet bulb < 60 °C)

Physical Dimensions
• 145 mm (W) × 80 mm (D) × 110 mm (H); 870 g

– Key Features

• Contact board with configurable electrodes for bottom and side electrode types
• Short bar parasitic inductance: 0.19 nH (0402, 0201)
• Open offset: 0 fF (bottom electrode) to −7.5 fF (5 side electrode)
• Impedance measurement error: Ze [%] = ± {A + (Zs/Zx + Yo × Zx) × 100}
• High-frequency stability to 3 GHz or 10 GHz depending on configuration

– Typical Applications

Component characterization, impedance analysis, quality control validation, and material property evaluation for miniature passive and active surface mount assemblies.

– Compatibility & Integration

Supported Instruments
• Keysight E4982A LCR Meter
• Keysight E4991B Impedance Analyzer
• Keysight E5061B (option 005)
• Keysight E5080B Vector Network Analyzer with S96041B Impedance Analysis application (10 GHz option)

Calibration and Options
• Requires 85052DH02 Mechanical Calibration Kit (3.5 mm) for 10 GHz operation
• Options 120/140 compatible when DC bias is not supplied
• DC bias via Bias-T not supported