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Keysight TechnologiesE4980AL Precision LCR Meter20 Hz to 300 kHz/500 kHz/1 MHzProviding the best combination of accuracy, speed and versatility

02 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureA Standard LCR MeterKeysight’s E4980AL precision LCRmeter provides the best combinationof accuracy, speed, and versatility for awide range of component measurements.Offering fast measurement speed andoutstanding performance at both low andhigh impedance ranges, the E4980ALis the basic tool for general R&D andmanufacturing test of components andmaterials.Fast measurement speedDC biasThe E4980AL offers excellent speed:Built-in DC-voltage-bias source providesaccurate bias dependency evaluation forC, L, and material measurements.–– 12 ms (SHORT)–– 118 ms (MED) 1–– 343 ms (LONG) 11–– 1.5 V and 2 VAccurate measurementsExceptionally low noise at both lowand high impedance for evaluating thecharacteristics of inductors and capacitorswith excellent accuracy and repeatability.–– 0.05% basic impedance accuracy–– 1/2/4m cable extension capability–– Open/Short/Load correctionHigh-resolution LCD displayFull, 7-digit display and 6display modes for clear andeasy viewing.Simple and intuitive operationEasily configure measurementswith soft keys (same interfaceas Keysight’s 4284A LCR meter),one-touch front panel keys andan intuitive user interface.LED status lightsConveniently viewDC bias and USBmemory status.USB interface(memory devices only)Easily save measurementstates, data logs, andscreen captures to USBmemory devices.100 µV to 2 Vrms variable test signalsProvides signal levels to evaluate theAC voltage characteristics of yourdevices.1.Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information. For additional details, refer to the E4980A/E4980AL data sheet (literature number 5989-4435EN).www.keysight.com/find/e4980al

03 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureKey FeaturesAccurate measurementsFast measurement speed 1Exceptionally low noise at both low andhigh impedance to improve test quality.Fast speed provides more throughputreducing cost of test.–– 0.05 % basic impedance accuracy–– Open/Short/Load compensationsupport–– Cable extension (1/2/4m) supportCompact and light weightSmall size for easy transportation–– 370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D) mm–– 5.3 kg (11.7 lb.)Measurement versatility–– 12 ms (SHORT)–– 118 ms (MED)–– 343 ms (LONG)–– 20 Hz to 300 kHz/500 kHz/1 MHztest frequency with 4-digit resolutionat any frequency–– 16 impedance parameters–– 100 µV to 2 Vrms, 1 µA to 20 mAvariable test signal–– Auto-level control–– 201 points of programmable listsweep–– DC resistanceStandard LAN/USB/GPIB interfaceFlexible PC connectivity and fast transfer speed–– 10/100 Base-T LAN–– USB (USBTMC) interface–– GPIB for robust instrument control and testautomationExternal triggerOptional handler and scanner interfacesTwo interface options to choose from:– Handler interface with 9 BIN outputs(Option E4980AL-201)– Scanner interface with 128 multi-channelcorrection (Option E4980AL-301)1.Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information. For additional details, refer tothe E4980A/E4980AL data sheet (literature number 5989-4435EN).www.keysight.com/find/e4980al

04 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureAccurate, Fast Measurements up to 300 kHz/500 kHz/1 MHzAccurate measurements provide design and test confidenceBroad range impedancemeasurementsStable small ESR/lowimpedance measurementsExceptionally accurate, highimpedance measurementsThe E4980AL LCR meter offersexcellent performance for all impedancemeasurements.The equivalent series resistance (ESR)of capacitors is becoming smaller andsmaller to meet high-speed and lowpower-consumption circuit needs; and isdifficult to measure. The E4980AL providesexceptional measurement stability.The capacitance values of chip-capacitorsare now down to femto-farad (fF) range.Thus, very stable and accurate highimpedance measurements are requiredfor higher yields and design reliability.Surpassing Agilent’s previous industrystandard LCR meter (4284A), the E4980ALfurther improves measurement stability forthese small capacitance devices.Reliable measurement performance isneeded to meet the test requirements oftoday’s latest devices. The E4980AL offersfast measurement speed and outstandingperformance within “both” low and highimpedance ranges with exceptionaldissipation factor accuracy.Offering the industry’s bestcombination of speed andaccuracyFast measurement speedfor more throughput inmanufacturing–– 12 ms per point at 1 MHz withSHORT mode 1–– 118 ms per point at 1 MHz withMED mode 1–– 343 ms per point at 1 MHz withLONG mode 1Average function (up to 256)Enables users to improvemeasurement repeatability.Figure 1. 10% impedance measurement accuracy range. Test signal 1 Vrms,MED mode, cable 0m 21.Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information. For additional details, refer to the E4980A/E4980AL data sheet (literature number 5989-4435EN).2. Applied up to 300 kHz/500 kHz/1 MHz for E4980AL.www.keysight.com/find/e4980al

05 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureVersatile Measurement Capability to Meet your Application NeedsPowerful features increase test reliability and efficiencyFigure 3. List sweep modeFigure 2. Select one of six display modesFigure 4. DCR measurementSix convenient display modes201 points list sweepSelect one of six display modes to suit yourparticular measurement needs.Frequency, measurement range, andstimulus conditions, can be set as listparameters (max 201 points). You canchoose two parameters independentlyto test under a variety of measurementconditions.–– Normal view for a data overview–– Large display view for enhancedreadability–– BIN No. view for measurementcomparison and device sorting–– BIN count view for statisticalevaluation–– LIST sweep view for continuous data–– Blank page view for ultimate speed(Turns off display to save refreshtime.)DC resistance measurementFor inductor measurements, Ls or Lp andRdc parameters can be measured at thesame time.www.keysight.com/find/e4980al

06 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureExceeding Expectations in ProductivitySupport for a wide variety of test fixturesThe E4980AL can be used with overtwenty fixtures to meet a variety of evaluation needs;from materials to SMD components. Also, built-incompensation functions minimize the influence of testfixtures.USB memory supportThe front panel USB memory interface allows you toquickly and easily save state files, measurement logdata, and display images to an external USB memorydevice (mass storage).Figure 5. The E4980AL LCR meter offers support for a wide varietyof test fixturesPC connectivityStandard GPIB/LAN/USB control interfaces provide avariety of paths for controlling the instrument. Using aLAN cable, you can even control the E4980AL with acomputer and Web browser.Scanner or handler interface optionsThe E4980AL offers an optically-isolated 9-BIN handler(Option 201) for integration into handler systems. A128-channel scanner interface (Option 301) facilitatesapplications requiring a component scanner. Bothinterfaces have standard compatibility with other LCRsystem instruments (e.g. 4284A/88A/78A, etc.) foreasy integration into systems. The multi-compensationfunction enables open/short/load compensations toperform scanning measurements independently ineach scanner channel. This minimizes inconsistency inmeasured values between channels for more accuratemeasurements throughout the scanner system.Materials measurements with N1500Ameasurement suiteThe N1500A Option 006 supports the E4980AL with the16451B and 16452A for materials measurements. TheN1500A’s easy- to-use user interface for calibration,limit test, and report generation functions provideversatility when making materials measurements. TheN1500A can run on an external PC.Figure 6. Example of use with USB storage deviceFigure 7. The E4980AL LCR meter can conveniently be controlled over LAN with acomputer and a Web browserUpgradabilityFollowing upgrade options are available.–– E4980ALU-050 or 052: 300 kHz to 500 kHz–– E4980ALU-110 or 112: 300 kHz to 1 MHz–– E4980ALU-111 or 113: 500 kHz to 1 MHz–– E4980ALU-201 or 211: Add handler interface–– E4980ALU-301 or 311: Add scanner interfaceRefer to the configuration guide for more details.www.keysight.com/find/e4980al

07 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureQuick Product Comparison4263B LCR meter (Discontinued)E4980AL Precision LCR meterE4980A Precision LCR meterFrequency100, 120, 1 k, 10 k, 20 k, and 100 kHz20 Hz to 300 k/500 k/1 MHz20 Hz to 2 MHzTest signal level20 m to 1 Vrms0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 20 mArms0 to 2 Vrms or 20 Vrms (Option 001) /0 to20 mArms or 100 mArms (Option 001)Auto level control (ALC)NoYesYesDC bias capability1.5 V, 2 VBuilt-in 1.5 V, 2 V1.5 V, 2 V or 40 V (Opt. 001)Programmable list sweepNo201 points201 pointsRemote controlGPIBGPIB, LAN, USBGPIB, LAN, USBWeb browser controlNoYesYesInterface optionHandlerHandler (Option 201) / Scanner(Option 301)Handler (Option 201) / Scanner (Option 301)ParametersImpedance, DCR, N, MImpedance, DCRImpedance, DCR (Option 200)Control commands4263B uniqueE4980A/4284A compatibleE4980A/4284A compatibleBasic accuracy0.1% @ Medium0.1% @ Short0.05% @ MED/LONG0.1% @ Short0.05% @ MED/LONGMeasurement time mode25 ms Short mode, 65 ms Medium mode149 ms @ 100 Hz26 ms @ 1 kHz12 ms @ 1MHzShort mode100 ms @ 100 Hz20 ms @ 1 kHz5.6 ms @1 MHzShort modeStorage devicesInternalInternal/USB memoryInternal/USB memoryCable length0, 1, 2, 4 m0, 1, 2, 4 m0, 1, 2, 4 mCabinet dimensions (mm)320 (W) x 100 (H) x 300 (D)370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D)370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D)Weight4.5 kg5.3 kg5.3 kgwww.keysight.com/find/e4980al

08 Keysight E4980AL Precision LCR Meter - BrochureOrdering InformationE4980ALPrecision LCR Meter, 20 Hz to 300 kHz/500 kHz/1 MHzOptionsModelDescriptionE4980AL-03220 Hz to 300 kHz with DCR MeasurementE4980AL-05220 Hz to 500 kHz with DCR MeasurementE4980AL-10220 Hz to 1 MHz with DCR MeasurementE4980AL-201Handler interfaceE4980AL-301Scanner interfaceE4980AL-1CMRack mount kitE4980AL-ABAEnglish localizationE4980AL-ABJJapanese localizationE4980AL-1A7ISO 17025 compliant calibrationE4980AL-A6JANSI Z540 compliant calibrationFor more details on the option configuration, refer to the E4980A/E4980AL configuration guide (literaturenumber 5989-8321EN).Upgrade optionsModelDescriptionE4980ALU-050 or 052Upgrade from 300 kHz to 500 kHz for E4980AL-032E4980ALU-110 or 112Upgrade from 300 kHz to 1 MHz for E4980AL-032E4980ALU-111 or 113Upgrade from 500 kHz to 1 MHz for E4980AL-052E4980ALU-201 or 211Handler interfaceE4980ALU-301 or 311Scanner interface1CM019ARack mount kitRefer to the configuration guide for more details.Web ResourcesVisit our E4980AL Web site for additional product information and literature.www.keysight.com/find/E4980ALLCR Meters & Impedance Measurement t.com/find/e4980al