HP / Agilent 16089B Medium Kelvin Clip Lead

The HP/Agilent 16089B is a medium Kelvin clip lead assembly engineered for precision 4-terminal measurements on components with irregular geometries. Two insulated Kelvin clips connect to a 4-terminal BNC pair, enabling accurate characterization where conventional fixtures prove inadequate. The 0.94 meter cable length provides flexible test setup configurations.

– Technical Specifications

Electrical Performance
• Frequency range: 5 Hz to 100 kHz
• DC bias: −42 V to +42 V
• Maximum voltage (AC+DC): ±42 V peak

Physical Characteristics
• Terminal diameter capacity: up to 7.9 mm
• Cable length: approximately 0.94 meters (connector to clip tip)
• Weight: approximately 300 g
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Relative humidity: up to 95% at 40°C (non-condensing)

Connectivity
• Connector type: 4-terminal pair BNC
• Connection method: two insulated Kelvin clips

– Key Features

• 4-terminal measurement geometry eliminates lead resistance errors in impedance characterization
• Insulated Kelvin clips accommodate odd-shaped test specimens
• Wide frequency coverage from DC bias through 100 kHz enables component analysis across audio and lower RF domains
• Bipolar bias capability (−42 V to +42 V) supports parametric testing
• Compact 300 g form factor integrates into benchtop and system-level test configurations

– Typical Applications

Component characterization on irregular geometries including semiconductor junctions, capacitor elements, and passive networks requiring precision 4-terminal methodology. Measurement calibration requires open and short compensation per the connected instrument’s operation manual.

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for Keysight impedance analyzers and LCR meters: 4192A, 4194A (impedance mode), 4263B, 4278A, 4284A, 4285A, 4288A, 4294A, E4980A, and E4981A. BNC connector attachment provides direct integration to test instruments supporting 4-terminal pair measurement configurations.