LCR Meters and Bridges
LCR meters and impedance meters measures inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resistance or impedance (R). Instruments used for LCR measurements are built as universal and multifunctional devices. They enable automatic (triggered or cyclic) measurements of L, C, and R as well as other parameters such as quality and dissipation factors. Instrument type, measurement specifications, test signal or source characteristics, and other measurements are important parameters to consider when searching for LCR meters and impedance meters. Additional specifications that are important to consider with LCR Meters include user interface options, display options, additional output options, general features and functionality and environmental parameters.
Test signal or source characteristics that are important to consider when specifying LCR meters and impedance meters include basic accuracy, number of digits displayed, number of steps, test signal or frequency range, and response time. Basic accuracy is the typical value at 1 kHz. The number of digits displayed refers to the number of digits on the readout. Number of steps in the measurement is important to consider. The test signal frequency range is the frequency range at which the instrument operates. Response time is the amount of time it takes for the LCR meters and impedance meters to make and display measurements.
The DE-500 is a portable high performance LCR meter that is full-featured yet cost effective. It rivals the capabilities and options of many of its bench counterparts.