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4261 A LCR Meter

Agilent 4261 A LCR Meter family
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The Agilent 4261 A LCR Meter is a digital LCR meter. The Agilent 4261 A LCR Meter offers automatic ranging and circuit mode selection. The Agilent 4261 A LCR Meter uses 120 Hz and 1 kHz test frequencies.[1][2][3]

4261 A LCR Meter — Inventory photo
Fig. 014261 A LCR MeterInventory photo[4]

Power

48–440 Hz[4]

Performance

0.2%[1]

What it is

The Agilent 4261A is a digital LCR meter with automatic ranging and circuit mode selection. The instrument offers test frequencies of 120 Hz and 1 kHz. The Agilent 4261A measures inductance-dissipation factor, capacitance-dissipation factor, and resistance. Basic accuracy is 0.2 percent of reading. Internal DC bias voltages of 1.5 V, 2.2 V, and 6 V are selectable. An external bias of 0 to +30 V is supported.[1][3]

How it works

The Agilent 4261A features automatic balancing, ranging, and circuit mode selection. The instrument supports both series and parallel equivalent circuit modes. The Agilent 4261A provides test frequencies of 120 Hz and 1 kHz. Internal DC bias can be applied. The display is a 3 1/2 digit readout.[1][3]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical8

Line
48–440 Hz[4]
Accurate?
Fuse (100v / 120v)
500 Ma T[4]
Accurate?
Fuse (220v / 240v)
250 Ma T[4]
Accurate?
Test frequencies
120 Hz and 1 kHz[1]
Accurate?
Internal bias
1.5V, 2.2V, and 6V[1]
Accurate?
External bias
0 to +30V[1]
Accurate?
Line frequency
48–440 Hz[4]
Accurate?
3 Line
48–440 Hz[2]
Accurate?

Performance1

Basic accuracy
0.2%[1]
Accurate?

Configuration & options5

Power
40 Va Max[4]
Accurate?
Instrument type
Digital LCR meter[1]
Accurate?
Automatic ranging
Yes[1]
Accurate?
Circuit mode selection
Yes[1]
Accurate?
Measured quantities
L-D, C-D, R[1]
Accurate?
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  • Line48–440 Hz[4]
  • Fuse (100v / 120v)500 Ma T[4]
  • Fuse (220v / 240v)250 Ma T[4]
  • Test frequencies120 Hz and 1 kHz[1]
  • Internal bias1.5V, 2.2V, and 6V[1]
  • External bias0 to +30V[1]
  • Line frequency48–440 Hz[4]
  • 3 Line48–440 Hz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What test frequencies does the Agilent 4261A offer?

The Agilent 4261A offers test frequencies of 120 Hz and 1 kHz.[1][3]

What is the basic accuracy of the Agilent 4261A?

The basic accuracy is 0.2 percent of reading.[1][3]

What parameters does the Agilent 4261A measure?

The Agilent 4261A measures inductance-dissipation factor (L-D), capacitance-dissipation factor (C-D), and resistance (R).[1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 4261 A LCR Meter are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 4261 A LCR Meter are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 4261 A LCR Meter are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4261 A LCR Meter are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 4261 A LCR Meter is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]wyomingelectronics.com — wyomingelectronics.comwyomingelectronics.com
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Agilent/ HP 4261A LCR Meter - Calright Instruments — calright.comcalright.com
  4. [4]Inventory photo
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