Description

The LCR-1: Powerful Component Analysis Made Simple

Unleashing High-End Performance in a User-Friendly Package

The LCR-1 revolutionizes component analysis by combining the accuracy and speed of high-end instruments with the ease of use of a traditional LCR meter. Don't be fooled by its compact size and affordable price – the LCR-1 delivers exceptional performance for a wide range of applications.

Designed for Efficiency and Simplicity

Intuitive Interface: From the outside, the LCR-1 is a model of simplicity, with a user-friendly interface that makes it accessible to everyone.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Inside, it boasts the same advanced measurement technology as our leading impedance analyzers, resulting in unmatched accuracy, speed, and wide measurement ranges.

Ideal for Diverse Applications:

  • Workshop Testing: The LCR-1 is perfect for everyday component checks in your workshop environment.
  • Quality Control: Ensure consistent quality during manufacturing with reliable component testing.
  • Pre-assembly Verification: Conduct pre-assembly checks to minimize errors during the Pick-and-Place process.
  • Material and Component Research: Explore the properties of materials and components with advanced capabilities.

Understanding LCR Meters

An LCR meter is a specialized tool designed to measure the electrical properties of passive electronic components, focusing on inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resistance (R). LCR stands for these three fundamental component types that the meter can analyze.

LCR meters typically measure single components and basic combinations, such as series or parallel circuits of RC or LC components. The instrument applies an AC signal to the component and analyzes the resulting voltage and current waveforms to determine L, C, and R values. Results are presented based on equivalent circuit models.

More sophisticated LCR meters can handle complex component configurations and utilize multiple frequencies for measurements, similar to impedance analyzers. These instruments are widely used in various sectors, including:

  • Electronics Manufacturing & R&D
  • Quality Control & Troubleshooting
  • Research & Education

When to Choose an LCR Meter

LCR meters excel at testing electrical components, offering valuable features like:

Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) measurements on capacitors
Detailed insights into component characteristics (including parasitic capacitance and inductance in resistors)

For advanced needs, however, impedance analyzers provide additional functionalities, such as:

  • Faster measurement speeds
  • Higher sweep point counts

LCR meters are ideal for most component testing applications in manufacturing environments. For more complex measurements and settings, impedance analyzers offer a wider range of capabilities.

The Right Tool for the Job: The Sciospec LCR-1

The Sciospec LCR-1 provides the perfect balance of features for most component testing scenarios. It leverages the same technology as our high-end impedance analyzers, delivering exceptional performance in a compact and user-friendly package. The LCR-1 boasts impressive specifications:

  • Measurement Range: 1 mΩ … 1 TΩ, 10 fF … 1 kF, 1 nH … 1 TH
  • Base Accuracy: 0.01%
  • Wide Impedance Range

The LCR-1 also includes a comprehensive selection of compatible test adapters and a modern, intuitive software interface for effortless testing. For even more advanced capabilities, explore our impedance analyzer product range.

 

LCR-2 METER KEY FACTS

  •         One channel compact LCR meter
  •         2-,3- and 4-port measurements
  •         Large selection of common electrical models, circuits and parameters
  •         Wide frequency range: 100mHz…500kHz (extendable to 1MHz or 10 MHz)
  •         Wide measurements Range
    R = 1m
    Ω … 1TΩ
    C = 10fF … 1kF
    L = 1nH … 1TH
  •         High Accuracy: 0.01% base accuracy
  •         Extremely simple setup and direct access presents for easy day to day use
  •         Compatible with many test adapters for electrical components, foils, thin films and liquids
  •         Manual and automatic
  •         Measurement ranges and triggers
  •         Intuitive setup of averaging, compensation, integration time and many more if you need more control over your measurements.

Coming soon:

  •         Advanced time trace mode
  •         Advanced compensation options
  •         Pass/fail testing
  •         Batch testing and statistics frequency sweeps
  •         Guided model selection
  •         High resolution DC bias/offset generation (1V)