Specifications

Specification applies to all analyzers in the range unless a model number is specified.

Measurement parameters

Any of the following parameters can be measured and displayed:

AC Functions

• Capacitance (C)
• Inductance (L)
• Resistance (R)
• Reactance (X)
• Conductance (G)
• Susceptance (B)
• Dissipation Factor (D)
• Quality Factor (Q)
• Impedance (Z)
• Admittance (Y)
• Phase Angle (Ø)

Display format

Series or parallel equivalent circuit.

Test conditions

Frequency range

6520A 1 kHz to 15 MHz
6530A 1 kHz to 50 MHz
6540A 1 kHz to 120 MHz
Accuracy of set frequency ±0.005%

AC Drive level

10 mV to 1V rms*
200 µA to 20 mA rms*
*Varies with frequency

Signal source impedance: 50 Ω nominal
Automatic Level Control (ALC) maintains constant voltage or current at the device under test (DUT)

DC bias current (optional)

100 mA of DC bias current
40 V of DC bias voltage

Mode of operation

Graphical sweep mode

Allows graphical sweep of any two measurement parameters
Swept parameters: - frequency, drive level or DC bias

Meter mode

Allows the instrument to be used as a standard LCR meter.

Setup data

Up to 20 instrument setups may be stored locally for each mode.

Measurement connections

Four front panel BNC connectors permit two, three or four terminal connections with the screens at ground potential.

Measurement accuracy

Dissipation factor
±0.0005 (1+D2)*

Quality factor
±0.05 %( Q+1/Q)*

Capacitance / Inductance / Impedance
±0.05%*

*Varies with frequency, drive level and measured impedance

General

Power supply

Input voltage 90 V AC to 264 V AC (Autoranging)

Mains frequency

47 to 63 Hz

Display

8.4″ VGA (640 x 480) colour TFT with touch panel

Local printer

HP-PCL compatible graphics printing
Centronics / parallel printer port, Epson compatible text / ticket printing

Network printer

HP-PCL compatible graphics printing

Remote trigger

Rear panel BNC with internal pull-up, operates on logic low or contact closure

USB interface

Two Universal Serial Bus Interfaces
USB 1.0 compliant

VGA interface

15-way D-type connector to drive an external monitor in addition to the internal screen

Network interface

10/100-BASETX Ethernet controller.
RJ45 connector

Keyboard interface

Standard USB or PS/2 keyboard port. Instrument front panel remains active with keyboard plugged in.

Mouse interface

Standard USB or PS/2 mouse port.
Touch screen remains enabled when the mouse is connected.

Bin handler (option)

Isolated (24 V) and non-isolated (5 V).
25-way D-type connector

GPIB interface (option)

External instrument control 24 pin IEEE 488 connector

Environmental conditions

This equipment is intended for indoor use only in a non-explosive and non-corrosive atmosphere

Temperature Range

Storage -20°C to 60°C
Operating 0°C to 40°C
Full Accuracy 18°C to 28°C

Relative humidity

Up to 80% non-condensing

Altitude

Up to 2000m

Installation category

II in accordance with IEC664

Pollution degree

2 - mainly non-conductive

Safety

Complies with the requirements of EN61010-1

EMC

Complies with EN61326 for emissions and immunity

Mechanical

Height 190 mm (7.5″)
Width 440 mm (17.37″)
Depth 525 mm (20.5″)
Weight 13.8 kg (32 lb)