Agilent U1730C Series Handheld LCR Meters

Take your expectations higher with the latest LCR meters

Data Sheet

Agilents U1730C Series handheld LCR meters allow you to measure at frequencies as high as 100 kHza capability typically found only in benchtop meters. Get measurements done faster using the one-touch automatic identification function button which displays component type and more detailed component analysis such as Z, ESR, and DCR. Ideal for testing on the go, these LCR meters operate on a battery that lasts up to 16 hours. With the U1730C Series that is built for your convenience, you can perform quick and basic LCR measurements at an affordable price. Its a good time to retool your expectations in handheld LCR meters.

Features
Key features
20,000 counts resolution 0.2% basic accuracy Wide LCR ranges with three to five selectable test frequencies (up to 100 kHz for U1733C) Auto identification (Ai) automatically determines and displays component type and measurements Detailed component analysis with DCR, ESR, Z, D, Q, and functions Battery life of 16 hours/ AC-powered IR-to-USB connectivity for data logging to PC

Frequency up to 100 kHz

The test frequency now extends as high as 100 kHz, providing more flexibility to test a wider range of components. A higher test frequency, for example 100 kHz, is useful for applications such as testing aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in switching power supply circuits.

Detailed component analysis

The handheld LCR meters allows you to test various component types, including secondary components of Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), and Angle Indication of Impedance (). This new handheld series also includes other functions that result in a more detailed component analysis. For example, the built-in Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) function helps you better understand the inherent resistance behavior typically found in capacitors across selected frequencies. DCR is a built-in DC resistance measurement that eliminates the use of a separate digital multimeter (DMM) for component test.

Automated identification
With Ai the testing and measuring experience is easy; eliminating unnecessary trial and error timewith just a single push of a button. This unique feature automatically specifies L, C, or R with parallel and series mode, without the need to manually change buttons.

Figure 1. Automate the recording of continuous readings when you hook the U1731C/U1732C/U1733C to a PC
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Take a Closer Look

Visible and audible tolerance mode for component sorting Secondary display Maximum, Minimum and Average values recording 20,000 counts resolution Ai helps identify L, C, and R components automatically according to level of impedance ESR function for capacitance series resistance analysis Auto calculation of Phase Angle, Dissipation Factor, and Quality Factor To select desired Z, L, C, or R function To enter rolerance range of 1%, 5%, 10%, and 20% Backlight function to ease viewing in subdued lighting (only in U1732C/U1733C) Data Hold function to freeze and save measured values Allows manual or auto ranging to be used interchangeably

To select desired test frequency: U1731C: Up to 1 kHz U1732C: Up to 10 kHz U1733C: Up to 100 kHz To enable DCR measurement (only in U1733C)

To enter relative mode and stores display reading as a reference value

Figure 2. Front view of the U1733C

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications

Accuracy is given as (% of reading + counts of least significant digit) at 23 C 5 C, with relative humidity less than 80%. Please refer to the User Guide about the measuring mode specified for each range of L/C/R, series or parallel mode. Measurements performed at the test socket and necessary Open and Short corrections must prior be done. The accuracy is verified by design and specified type tests.

Impedance/Resistance
Accuracy = AZ + Offset Range
2
1 1

Resolution 100 Hz
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 0.001 k 0.01 k 0.1 k 0.001 M 0.01 M 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 2.0% + 8 6.0% + 80

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
0.7% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 2.0% + 8 6.0% + 80

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
0.7% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 5 5.0% + 8 NA

U1733C 100 kHz

1.0% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 8 NA NA NA

1 kHz
0.7% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 2.0% + 8 6.0% + 80

DCR
0.7% + 50 0.7% + 8 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 2.0% + 8 6.0% + 80

20

200 1 2000 20 k 200 k 2000 k 20 M 200 M

1. This accuracy for the ranges of 2~ 200 is specified after Math Null which is used to substrate the resistance of test leads and the contact resistance. Notes: a. For the ranges of 20 M and 200 M, the R.H. is specified for < 60% b. Resistance is specified to Q < 10 and D > 0.1, otherwise the accuracy is (AZ + Offset) x 1 + Q2 c. Equivalence Series Resistance (ESR) measurement is determined by impedance measurement and range. The maximum display is up to 199.99 k and the accuracy is (AZ + Offset) x 1 + Q2

Capacitance
Accuracy = AC + Offset Range
20 mF 2000 F 200 F 20 F 2000 nF 200 nF 20 nF 2000 pF1 200 pF1 20 pF
1

Resolution 100 Hz
0.001 mF 0.1 F 0.01 F 0.001 F 0.1 nF 0.01 nF 0.001 nF 0.1 pF 0.01 pF 0.001 pF 0.5% + 8 0.5% + 5 0.3% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 10 NA NA

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
0.5% + 8 0.5% + 5 0.3% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 10 NA NA

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
NA NA 0.5% + 8 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.8% + 10 1.0% + 20

U1733C 100 kHz

NA NA NA 5.0% + 10 0.7% + 10 0.7% + 10 0.7% + 10 2.0% + 10 2.0% + 10 2.5% + 10

1 kHz
NA 0.5% + 8 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 10 NA

1. This accuracy for the ranges of 20 pF~2000 pF is specified after Math Null which is used to substrate the stray capacitances for test leads. Notes: a. The accuracy for the ceramic capacitor will be influenced depending on the dielectric constant (K) of the material used to make the ceramic capacitor. For related influence factors, please refer to the Component dependency factors section in the Impedance Measurement Handbook, downloadable for free at http://www.agilent.com/find/lcrmeters
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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications

Inductance
Accuracy = AL + Offset Range
20 H 200 H 2000 H 20 mH 200 mH 2000 mH 20 H 200 H 2000 H

Resolution 100 Hz
0.001 H 0.01H 0.1 H 0.001 mH 0.01 mH 0.1 mH 0.001 H 0.01 H 0.1 H NA NA 0.7% + 10 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.7% + 5 1.0% + 5

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
NA NA 0.7% + 10 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.7% + 5 1.0% + 5

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
1.0% + 5 0.7% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.3% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8 NA

U1733C 100 kHz

2.5% + 20 2.5% + 20 0.8% + 20 0.8% + 10 1.0% + 10 1.0% + 10 2.0% + 10 NA NA

1 kHz
NA 1.0% + 5 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8

Phase Angle of Impedance

Range
180 ~180

Resolution
0.1/1

Accuracy (e)
(AZ + Offset/Zx) x180/

Condition
D < 1 or Q > 1

Impedance
1999.9 199.9 19.9 1.9 Notes:

Zx
19999 1999 199 19

AZ
0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%

Offset
3 3 3 3

e
0.12 0.20 0.98 9.16

a. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless specified b. The AZ and Offset are the accuracy specified at impedance c. The is approximately 3.14159

Dissipation/Quality Factor
Function
Z L C

Range
0.001~999 0.001~999 0.001~999

Accuracy (De)
AZ + Offset/Zx x 100% + 3 AL + Offset/Lx x 100% + 3 AC + Offset/Cx x 100% + 3

Condition
D < 1 or Q > 1 D < 1 or Q > 1 D < 1 or Q > 1

Capacitance
88.88 F

Cx
8888

AC
0.2%

Offset
3

De
0.203% + 3

Notes:
1. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless specified 2. The AZ, AL, AC and Offset are the accuracy specified at Impedance, Inductance, and Capacitance, respectively 3. The Zx, Lx, and Cx are the display count of the reading. For example, the Cx is 8888 as if the capacitance is 88.88 F for the range of 200 F. 4. The Quality Factor is the reciprocal of Dissipation Factor
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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications

Test Signal
Test signal level Model
U1731C/U1732C/U1733C

Test frequency Frequency

100 Hz 120.481 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz NA

Selection
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz

Level
0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms 0.70 Vrms 0.70 Vrms +1.235 V

Accuracy
0.05 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 0.05 V

Accuracy
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% NA

U1732C/1733C U1733C

10 kHz 100 kHz DCR

Source Impedance of Impedance/Resistance Measurement

Typical source impedance Range 100 Hz
2 20 200 2000 20 k 200 k 2000 k 20 M 200 M 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k 100 k 100 k

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k 100 k 100 k

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
100 100 100 1 k 10 k 10 k 10 k 100 k NA

U1733C 100 kHz

100 100 100 1 k 1 k 1 k NA NA NA

1 kHz
100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k 100 k 100 k

DCR
100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k 100 k 100 k

Source Impedance of Capacitance Measurement

Typical source impedance Range 100 Hz
20 mF 2000 F 200 F 20 F 2000 nF 200 nF 20 nF 2000 pF 200 pF 20 pF 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k NA NA

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k NA NA

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
NA NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 10 k 100 k

U1733C 100 kHz

NA NA NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 1 k 1 k

1 kHz
NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k NA

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications

Source Impedance of Inductance Measurement
Typical source impedance Range 100 Hz
20 H 200 H 2000 H 20 mH 200 mH 2000 mH 20 H 200 H 2000 H NA NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz
NA NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k

U1732C/U1733C 10 kHz
100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 10 k 100 k NA

U1733C 100 kHz

100 100 100 100 1 k 1 k 1 k NA NA

1 kHz
NA 100 100 100 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 100 k

General Specifications
Parameter
Measurements Display

U1731C
Z/L/C/R/D/Q//ESR

U1732C
Z/L/C/R/D/Q//ESR

U1733C
Z/L/C/R/D/Q//ESR/DCR

Primary display: Maximum display 19,999 counts Secondary display: Maximum display 999 counts Automatic polarity indication 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz No Selection 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz DCR
2 1

Test frequency (Accuracy = 0.1% of actual test frequency) Backlight Test signal level

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz Yes Test signal level 0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms 0.74 Vrms +1.235 V

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Yes Test frequency 100 Hz 120.481 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz NA

100 kHz2 Tolerance mode Ranging mode Measurement rate Response time Auto power-off Power supply Power consumption Input protection fuse Battery life Low battery indicator Operating temperature Storage temperature Temperature coefficient Relative humidity Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) Safety and EMC Compliance Calibration Warranty 1. Only applicable for U1732C/U1733C 2. Only applicable for U1733C 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% Auto and manual 1 time/second, nominal

Approximately 1 second/DUT (Device Under Test) ~0-99 mins without operation Single standard 9 V battery (alkaline or carbon-zinc) or optional power adaptor 225 mVA maximum without backlight Resettable over-current protection 16 hours based on alkaline battery [ ] will appear when voltage drops below ~7.2 V 10 to 55 C, 0 to 80% R.H. 20 to 70 C, 0 to 80% R.H. without battery 0.1 (specified accuracy)/C (from 10 to 18 C or 28 to 55 C) Maximum 80% R.H. for temperature up to 30 C decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 55 C 337 grams with battery 184 mm x 87 mm x 41 mm In compliance with EN61010-1 (IEC61010-1:2001) for low voltage directive and Pollution Degree II Environment. Susceptibility and Emissions (EMC): Commercial Limits per EN61326-1 One-year calibration cycle recommended 3 years for main unit 3 months for standard shipped accessories

Ordering Information

Standard shipped items

Standard U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C ordering include: Quick Start Guide Certificate of Calibration (CoC) Alligator clip leads 9 V alkaline battery

Recommended accessories
U1731P Combo Kit Includes one U1731C handheld and four accessories: U5491A soft carrying case U5481A IR-to-USB cable U1780A AC adaptor U1782A SMD tweezer Combo Kit Includes one U1732C handheld and four accessories: U5491A soft carrying case U5481A IR-to-USB cable U1780A AC adaptor U1782A SMD tweezer Combo Kit Includes one U1733C handheld and four accessories: U5491A soft carrying case U5481A IR-to-USB cable U1780A AC adaptor U1782A SMD tweezer Soft carrying case

U1732P

U1733P

U1174A

U5481A

IR-to-USB cable

U1782A

SMB tweezer

U1780A

Power adaptor and cord (according to country)

U1781A

Alligator clip leads

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