HP / Agilent 4263B LCR Meter, 100 Hz to 100 kHz

The HP/Agilent 4263B is a precision LCR meter for impedance characterization from 100 Hz to 100 kHz. It delivers 0.1% basic accuracy across eleven measurement parameters—impedance magnitude, resistance, reactance, admittance, conductance, susceptance, capacitance, inductance, dissipation factor, quality factor, and phase angle. Measurement cycles complete in 25 ms typical, with contact verification in 5 ms per point, enabling high-throughput production testing.

The instrument accepts AC test signals from 20 mVrms to 1 Vrms in 5 mVrms steps and supports internal DC bias at 1.5 Vdc or 2.0 Vdc. Four-terminal pair measurement geometry eliminates lead and connection errors. Error correction includes open, short, and load calibration; cable length compensation spans 0 to 4 meters. A backlit 40×2 character LCD displays live AC voltage and current levels alongside measurement results.

Up to 10 test setups store in nonvolatile memory with instant recall. Flexible triggering—internal, manual, or external—supports handler integration via negative-logic isolated interface signals (HIGH/IN/LOW, No-Contact, EOM, Index, Alarm, Keylock, Ext. Trigger). HP-IB (GPIB) connectivity enables remote instrument control and automated data logging. Comparator functions with independent HIGH, IN, and LOW thresholds on primary and secondary parameters simplify inline pass/fail sorting.

Optional transformer measurement (Option 4263B-001) adds turns ratio, mutual inductance, and DC resistance characterization. Option 4263B-002 expands test frequency coverage to include 20 kHz. External DC bias capability accepts up to 40 Vdc. Operating environment: 23 ±5 °C; warm-up requirement ≥15 minutes. Power: 90–132 Vac or 198–264 Vac, 47–66 Hz, 45 VA typical.

– Technical Specifications

• Test Frequencies: 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz (20 kHz with Option 4263B-002)
• AC Test Signal: 20 mVrms to 1 Vrms, adjustable in 5 mVrms steps
• Basic Accuracy: 0.1%
• Measurement Time: 25 ms typical
• Contact Check Time: 5 ms per measurement
• Internal DC Bias: 1.5 Vdc, 2.0 Vdc
• External DC Bias: Vmax ≤ 40 Vdc
• Cable Length Compensation: 0, 1, 2, 4 meters
• Error Correction: Open, Short, Load
• Trigger Delay: 0 to 9999 ms
• Setup Memory: 10 configurations
• Display: 40×2 character LCD with backlight
• Operating Temperature: 23 ±5 °C
• Warm-up Time: ≥15 minutes
• Power Input: 90–132 Vac or 198–264 Vac, 47–66 Hz, 45 VA typical

– Key Features

• Eleven impedance parameters: |Z|, R, X, |Y|, G, B, C, L, D, Q, θ
• Four-terminal pair measurement reduces systematic errors
• Real-time signal level monitoring (AC voltage and current)
• Trigger modes: Internal, Manual, External
• Comparator with dual-threshold logic for pass/fail classification
• Handler interface with isolated control signals
• HP-IB (GPIB) for system integration

– Optional Capabilities

• Option 4263B-001: Transformer measurements (turns ratio, mutual inductance, DCR)
• Option 4263B-002: 20 kHz test frequency

– Typical Applications

• Component impedance characterization and acceptance testing
• Production line inline impedance sorting and binning
• Capacitor and inductor quality assessment
• Transformer winding and coupling verification
• Automated test system integration