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Keysight TechnologiesE4980A Precision LCR Meter20 Hz to 2 MHzAn industry standardLCR meter

02 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureAn Industry Standard LCR MeterKeysight Technologies’ E4980A precisionLCR meter provides the best combinationof accuracy, speed, and versatility for awide range of component measurements.Offering fast measurement speed and out-standing performance at both low andhigh impedance ranges, the E4980A isthe ultimate tool for general R&Dand manufacturing test of componentsand materials.Fast measurement speedAccurate measurementsThe E4980A offers excellent speed:– 5.6 ms (SHORT) 2– 88 ms (MED) 2– 220 ms (LONG) 2Exceptionally low noise at both lowand high impedance for evaluatingthe characteristics of inductors andcapacitors with excellent accuracyand repeatability.– 0.05% basic impedance accuracy– 1/2/4m cable extension capability– Open/Short/Load correctionHigh-resolution LCD displayUSB interfaceFull, 7-digit display and 6 displaymodes for clear and easy viewing.(memory devices only)Easily save measurement states,data logs, and screen captures toUSB memory devices.Simple and intuitive operationEasily configure measurements withsoft keys (same interface as Keysight's4284A LCR), one-touch front panel keysand an intuitive user interface.LED status lightsConveniently view DC bias,DC source, and USB memory status.DC source1Low noise DC source port providesmore measurement flexibility. The DCsource enables a one-box solution,making an additional DC source ormultimeter unnecessary.– 0 to 10 V 11. Option E4980A-001 required.2. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.For additional details, refer to the E4980A/E4980ALdata sheet (literature number 5989-4435EN).100 µV to 2 Vrms/20 Vrms1variable test signalsProvides high signal levels to evaluatethe AC voltage characteristics ofyour devices.DC biasBuilt-in, wide, DC-voltage-bias-rangesource provides accurate biasdependency evaluation forsemiconductor wafer, C, L,and material measurements.– 1.5 V and 2 V (standard)– 0 to 40 V 1– Auto bias polarity control 1

03 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureKey FeaturesAccurate measurementsExceptionally low noise at both low andhigh impedance to improve test quality.– 0.05 % basic impedance accuracy– Open/Short/Load compensationsupport– Cable extension (1/2/4m) supportFast measurement speed 1Fast speed provides more throughputreducing cost of test.– 5.6 ms (SHORT)– 88 ms (MED)– 220 ms (LONG)Measurement versatility– 20 Hz to 2 MHz test frequencywith 4-digit resolution at anyfrequency– 16 impedance parameters– 100 µV to 2 Vrms, 1 µA to 20 mA– variable test signal– Auto-level control– 201 points of programmablelist sweepOption E4980A-001 power andDC bias enhancement– 0 to 20 Vrms/100 mArms test signal– Built-in 40 V DC bias with 0.3 mVresolution– Built-in 10 V DC source– DC resistance, DC current, andDC voltage measurement capabilityCompact and light weightStandard LAN/USB/GPIB interfaceSmall size for easy transportation– 370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D) mm– 5.3 kg (11.7 lb.)Flexible PC connectivity and fast transfer speed– 10/100 Base-T LAN– USB (USBTMC) interface– GPIB for robust instrument controland test automationOptional handler and scanner interfacesTwo interface options to choose from:– Handler interface with 9 BIN outputs(Option E4980A-201)– Scanner interface with 128 multi-channel correction(Option E4980A-301)1. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.For additional details, refer to the E4980A data sheet(literature number 5989-4435EN).External trigger

04 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureAccurate, Fast Measurements up to 2 MHzAccurate measurements provide design and test conidenceBroad range impedancemeasurementsStable small ESR/lowimpedance measurementsExceptionally accurate, highimpedance measurementsThe E4980A LCR meter offers excellentperformance for all impedancemeasurements.The equivalent series resistance (ESR)of capacitors is becoming smaller andsmaller to meet high-speed and low power-consumption circuit needs; and is difficult to measure. The E4980A providesexceptional measurement stability.The capacitance values of chip-capacitorsand semiconductor wafers are now downto femto-farad (fF) range. Thus, very stableand accurate high impedance measurementsare required for higher yields and designreliability. Surpassing Keysight’s previousindustry-standard LCR meter (4284A), theE4980A further improves measurementstability for these small capacitancedevices.Reliable measurement performance isneeded to meet the test requirements oftoday’s latest devices. Only the E4980Aoffers fast measurement speed and outstanding performance within “both”low and high impedance ranges withexceptional dissipation factor accuracy.Figure 2. Low impedance evaluation (1 mΩ at 100 kHz).Figure 1. 10% impedance measurement accuracyrange. Test signal 1 Vrms, MED mode, cable 0m.Figure 3. High impedance evaluation (1 pF at 1 MHz).Offering the industry’s best combination of speed and accuracyFast measurement speed formore throughput in manufacturing– 5.6 ms per point at 1 MHz withSHORT mode 1– 88 ms per point at 1 MHz withMED mode 1– 220 ms per point at 1 MHz withLONG mode 1Average function (up to 999)Enables users to improve measurementrepeatability.Figure 4. Measurement time1: standard E4980A LCR vs. 4284A LCR.1. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.For additional details, refer to the E4980A data sheet(literature number 5989-4435EN).

05 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureVersatile Measurement Capability to Meet your Application NeedsPowerful features increase test reliability and eficiencyFigure 6. List sweep modeFigure 5. Select one of six display modesSix convenient display modesSelect one of six display modes to suityour particular measurement needs.– Normal view for a data overview– Large display view for enhancedreadability– BIN No. view for measurementcomparison and device sorting– BIN count view for statistical evaluation– LIST sweep view for continuous data– Blank page view for ultimate speed(Turns off display to save refresh time.)201 points list sweepFrequency, measurement range, and stimulusconditions, can be set as list parameters(max 201 points). You can choose twoparameters independently to test under avariety of measurement conditions.DC parameter measurement (Opt. 001)Simultaneously measure DC voltage andDC current as well as impedance. Leakagecurrent measurements are available forcapacitance evaluation.40 V DC bias (Opt. 001)Built-in, wide range ( 40 Vdc/100 mA)DC bias source enables accurate DC biasverses impedance evaluation.DC source (Opt. 001)Provides an additional, independent DCsource port to expand the flexibility of DCcontrol and bias applications. For example,this option enables measurement of threeterminal devices, allowing you to controlyour DUT, add extra bias, and controladditional devices at the same time.DC resistance measurementFigure 9. Measurement using DC sourceFor inductor measurement, Ls or Lp and Rdcparameters can be measured at the sametime.E4980A power and DC biasenhancement (OptionE4980A-001)20 Vrms test signal (Opt. 001)A powerful AC test signal provides up to20 Vrms, 100 mArms (maximum). Thisallows you to evaluate AC level dependencywithout an external amplifier.Figure 7. DCR measurementFigure 8. Vdc Idc measurements

06 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureExceeding Expectations in ProductivitySupport for a large variety oftest fixturesThe E4980A can be used with over twentyfixtures to meet a variety of evaluationneeds; from materials to SMD components.Also, built-in compensation functionsminimize the influence of test fixtures.USB memory supportThe front panel USB memory interfaceallows you to quickly and easily save statefiles, measurement log data, and displayimages to an external USB memory device(mass storage).Figure 10. The E4980A LCR meter offers support for a wide variety of test fixturesFigure 11. Example of use with USB storage devicePC connectivityStandard GPIB/LAN/USB control interfaces provide a variety of paths for controllingthe instrument. Using a LAN cable, youcan even control the E4980A with a computer and Web browser.Scanner or handler interfaceoptionsThe E4980A offers an optically-isolated9-BIN handler (Option 201) for integrationinto handler systems. A 128-channel scanner interface (Option 301) facilitates applications requiring a component scanner.Both interfaces have standard compatibilitywith other LCR system instruments (e.g.4284A/88A/78A, etc.) for easy integrationinto systems. The multi-compensationfunction enables open/short/loadcompensations to perform scanning measurements independently in each scannerchannel. This minimizes inconsistency inmeasured values between channels formore accurate measurements throughoutthe scanner system.Figure 12. The E4980A LCR meter can conveniently be controlled over LAN with acomputer and a Web browserUpgradabilityUpgrade options such as E4980AU-001(power and DC bias enchancement),E4980AU-201 (handler interface),E4980AU-301 (scanner interface) allowyou to maximize the ROI. Refer to the configuration guide for more details.

07 Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter – BrochureTo our 4284A/4279A LCR Users, the E4980A Provides Even Greater Value!Enhanced test efficiencyBoth the Keysight 4284A Precision LCRMeter and 4279A 1 MHz C-V Meter havelong been recognized as industry standardequipment for a wide range of impedancemeasurement applications.The E4980A LCR combines fast, accuratemeasurements with powerful features toenhance your measurement efficiency andmake your job easier.High compatibility to easemigrationAlmost all E4980A functions are compatiblewith the 4284A and 4279A, enabling usersto migrate to the E4980A with ease. Fordetailed migration information, refer tothe technical overview, Migrating froma Keysight 4284A to a Keysight E4980APrecision LCR Meter and Migrating from aKeysight 4279A to a Keysight E4980APrecision LCR Meter available on our Website. www.keysight.com/find/E4980AKey speciications and function compatibilityE4980A Precision LCR4284A Precision LCR4279A C-V meterFrequency20 Hz to MHz20Hz to 1 KHz1 MHzTest signal level0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 20 mArms0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 100 mArms10 to 2 Vrms/0 to 20 mArms0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 200 mArms220 m, 50 m, 100 m, 200 m,500 m, 1 VmsAuto level control (ALC)YesYesNoDC bias capabilityBuilt-in 1.5 V, 2 V 40 V1Built-in 1.5 V, 2 V 40 V2Built-in 38 VExternal bias inputDC source 10 V 1NoNoProgrammable list sweep201 points10 points51 pointsRemote controlGPIB, LAN, USBGPIBGPIBWeb browser controlYesNoNoControl commands4284A compatible4284A unique4279A uniqueBasic accuracy0.1% @ SHORT0.05% @ MED/LONG0.1% @ SHORT0.05% @ MED/LONG0.1% @ SHORTParametersCp-D/Q/G/Rp, Cs-D/Q/Rs,Lp-D/Q/G/Rp, Ls-D/Q/Rs, R-X,Z-Ød/Ør, G-B, Y-Ø/ØrLp-Rdc, Ls-Rdc, Vdc-Idc1Cp-D/Q/G/Rp, Cs-D/Q/Rs,Lp-D/Q/G/Rp, Ls-D/Q/Rs, R-X,Z-Ød/Ør, G-B, Y-Ø/ØrC-D/Q/ESR/GMeasurement time mode(SHORT/MED)Standard model330 ms/380 ms @ 20 Hz20 ms/110 ms @ 1 kHz7.7 ms/92 ms @ 10 kHz5.7 ms/89 ms @ 100 kHz5.6 ms/88 ms @ 1 MHz5.6 ms/88 ms @ 2 MHz1500 ms / 1500 ms @ 20 Hz270 ms / 400 ms@ 100 Hz40 ms / 190 ms@ 1 kHz30 ms / 180 ms@ 10 kHz30 ms / 180 ms@ 100 kHz30 ms / 180 ms@ 1 MHz10 ms @ 1 MHz (List sweepmode, bias ON)Internal/USB memoryInternal/memory cardInternalCable lengths0, 1, 2, 4, m0, 1, 1 3, 4 3, m0, 1, 2, mCabinet dimensions (mm)370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D) mm426 (W) x 177 (H) x 498 (D) mm426 (W) x 177 (H) x 498 (D) mmWeight5.3 kg15 kg15 kgEntry model (E4980A-005)1040 ms / 1150 ms @ 20 Hz240 ms / 380 ms @ 100 Hz37 ms / 200 ms @ 1 kHz25 ms / 180 ms @ 10 kHz23 ms / 180 ms @ 100 kHz23 ms / 180 ms @ 1 MHz23 ms / 180 ms @ 2 MHzStorage devices1. Option E4980A-001 required. 2. Option 4284A-001 required. 3. Option 4284A-006 required.