Wayne Kerr 3210A

The Wayne Kerr 3210A is a precision LCR meter for accurate measurement of inductance, capacitance, and resistance across electronic components. It delivers reliable, repeatable results for component evaluation, quality control, and research activities. The instrument supports multiple measurement parameters including dissipation factor, quality factor, impedance, and DC resistance, with selectable series and parallel equivalent circuit modes plus polar form representation.

– Technical Specifications

• Measurement Parameters: Inductance (L), Capacitance (C), Resistance (R), Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), Impedance (Z), DC Resistance (Rdc)
• Measurement Modes: Series and parallel equivalent circuits; polar form (Z + θ, Y + θ)
• AC Drive Levels: Adjustable from 10 mV to 2 Vrms
• DC Bias: External DC bias capability up to ±40 Vdc
• Measurement Speed: Up to 50 measurements per second

– Key Features

• Automatic range selection for simplified operation
• Auto trim correction for open and short circuit connections
• Programmable limits and sorting (binning) functionality
• High-resolution color display or TFT touch screen interface

– Interface Options

• GPIB (IEEE 488) interface
• RS232C serial data output
• USB and LAN connectivity on select configurations

– Typical Applications

Component characterization, in-circuit quality control, production line binning, passive component validation, and materials research requiring multi-parameter LCR analysis.