- The world's standard for AC Resistance, Low Frequency Inductance and
Capacitance
- 0.02% Measurement Accuracy Programmable Frequency 12 Hz - 200 kHz
- Extremely Reliable can last up to 30+ years
- 11 Impedance Parameters
- A full, five-digit LED display for RLC; four-digit readout for D
and Q
- The US Army's impedance bridge
GenRad 1693 Precision Impedance Bridge
(RLC Digibridge)
The GenRad 1693 Precision Impedance
Bridge gives you the best combination of features to meet your most demanding
testing requirements. It's a versatile, flexible instrument that replaces
guesswork with a full range of programmable test frequencies, speeds, and
voltages. An enhanced display facilitates visual acquisition of test data and
eliminates costly errors. It's your best bet for the best price and best
performance for your production test, incoming inspection, component design and
evaluation, process monitoring or dielectric measurement
applications.
The 1693 Precision Impedance Bridge is a sophisticated,
microprocessor controlled tester that brings new levels of flexibility,
simplicity and accuracy to RLC measurement. It's testing automation at its best
with a range of programmable test frequencies and test voltages, as well as
automatic limit comparison, automatic parameter selection, remote
programmability, automatic binning, and automatic zeroing.
The 1693 Precision Impedance Bridge provides a powerful combination of
features designed to maximize productivity in all testing environments.
- 0.02% Accuracy for RLC measurements and 0.0001 Accuracy for DQ
measurements.
- Programmable test frequencies from 12Hz to 200kHz for maximum testing
versatility.
- Programmable test voltages from 5mV to 1.275V permits testing at exact
manufacturer- specified voltage levels.
- Full range keyboard-selectable test speeds: Variable up to 50 measurements
per second with high speed option, complements automatic handling equipment to
maximize throughput.
- Two selectable measurement modes: Continuous and Triggered with averaging
available in each ensures measurement flexibility
- Optional IEEE-488.2 Interface enable remote programming and allow the
addition of a component handler to optimize throughput.
- Wide choice of measurement parameters allow you to work with familiar
units.
- A full, five-digit LED display for RLC measurements and a four-digit
readout for D and Q testing, simultaneously display both test results for each
measurement, automatically.
- Guarded Kelvin measurement techniques protect measurement integrity.
- Automatic limit comparison and binning ensure fast, mistake-proof sorting
of components.
- Automatic self-test and diagnostic check maintain reliable, error-free
operation.
- Automatic Binning Summary capability simplifies reporting of measurement
results.
GenRad 1693 vs. 1689M
The 1693 and 1689M Impedance
Bridges are very similar instruments. However, the 1693 offers 2 major
advantages over the 1689M.
1. Max Frequency of 200 kHz: The 1693 has a
max frequency of 200 kHz, while the 1689M has a max frequency of 100
kHz
2. 11 Impedance Parameters. In addition
to the 1689M measurment parameters of R/Q, L/Q, C/R, C/D (series or
parallel),
The 1693 can also measure R/X (series),G/B (parallel), Z/Angle or
Y/Angle
GenRad 1693 Impedance Bridge Uses
- Meters used for impedance measurements (inductance, capacitance, and
resistance) to characterize the performance of a variety of electrical
components and materials.
- To test resistors, capacitors, inductors or any type of passive component
- Testing electronic components
Additional Information
If you are looking for
additional information on the 1693 Impedance Bridge, there are a wealth of
application notes and tools on this meter that can be found in the
RESOURCES tap on the left side of this page. Any
reference made to the 1689 is valid for the 1693
GenRad 1693
Impedance Meter Basic Specifications
Measurement
Parameters: R/Q, L/Q, C/R, C/D (series or parallel), R/X (series), G/B
(parallel), Z/Angle or Y/AngleTest
Frequencies: Over 500
programmable test frequencies (12Hz to 200kHz) 0.01%
Accuracy.
Applied Voltage: 5mV to 1.275V (programmable in
5mV steps).
Measurement Speed: ), Up to 50
measurements/second with High Speed Option..
Accuracy:
(Primary parameter) Basic RLC ±0.02%. (Secondary parameter) Basic DQ
±0.0001
Impedance Range
| Parameter |
Direct Reading Range |
Ratio and DQ in PPM |
| R and [Z] |
0.00001Ω to 99999kΩ |
0.00010Ω to 9999.9GΩ |
| L |
0.00001mH to 99999H |
0.00010nH to 9999.9MH |
| C |
0.00001pF to 99999μF |
0.00010aF to 9999.9F |
| G and [Y] |
0.00001μS to 99999S |
0.00010pS to 9999.9MS |
| R with C |
0.0001Ω to 9999kΩ |
not extended |
| X with R |
0.0001Ω to 9999kΩ |
not extended |
| B with G |
0.0001μS to 9999S |
not extended |
| D with C |
0.0001 to 9999 |
1 to 9999ppm |
| Q with R or L |
0.0001 to 9999 |
1 to 9999ppm |
| Angle |
±0.0001 to 180 degrees |
±1 to 999 microdegrees |
GenRad 1693-9700 Impedance Bridge Standard
Accessories
1689-0120 1689 Instruction Manual
4200-0300
AC Power Cord
1689-9602 BNC to BNC Extender
Cables
NIST Traceable Certificate of Calibration
