LCR METER IM3536 Component measuring instruments DC, 4 Hz to 8 MHz Measurement frequency The new standard Introducing an LCR meter that brings exceptional specifications and cost performance to a wide range of applications, from R&D to production lines Test fixtures and probes sold separately. Photograph depicts IM3536 used in combination with the SMD Test Fixture 9677. Repeatability and measurement time (Comparison of IM3536 and 3532-50) One-eighth the precision variability and five times the measurement speed of legacy models means dramatically improved productivity. Repatability (Z, 3CV) High speed Stability 0.04% Sample: Resistor Measurement frequency: 1 MHz 0.03% 3532-50 Faster performance 0.02% One-eighth the variability 0.01% IM3536 0.00% 1 10 100 Measurement time [ms] 1000 2 Raising the Bar for Basic Performance High accuracy High speed ±0.05% rdg. 1 ms (fastest time) Guaranteed accuracy range from 1 mΩ The IM3536 delivers a guaranteed accuracy range that starts at 1 mΩ. Furthermore, the frequency band has been expanded to 8 MHz, broadening the array of measurement targets with which it can be used compared to legacy products. Z measurement range 1G 100M 10M 1M 100k : Hioki legacy model (3532-50) Z [Ω] 10k 1k 100 10 Expanded range 1 100m : IM3536 10m 1m 100µ 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M Frequency [ Hz ] For more information about L and C measurable ranges, see page 14. 3 Low-impedance measurement with unmatched repeatability The IM3536 delivers repeatability that is an order of magnitude better than that of previous products. This level of performance makes the instrument ideal for use in applications such as electrolytic capacitor low-ESR measurement and power supply coil impedance testing, the latter of which demands excellent frequency characteristics. IM3536: With low-Z high-accuracy mode on Z repeatability (%) Z repeatability (%) Legacy product (3532-50) Measurement count Graphs illustrate the results of measuring a resistance of 1 mΩ 200 times under the following conditions: • Frequency: 1 kHz • Measurement speed: FAST • Measurement range: 100 mΩ Measurement count 4 From measurement to analysis Applications in development evaluation and research Ideal for use in R&D work requiring a wide range of measurement conditions and for evaluation of devices under conditions of actual use The IM3536 enables measurement conditions to be varied over a wide range, for example to analyze a coil’s resonance point while varying the frequency or to perform measurement while changing the measurement signal during evaluation of a sample that exhibits signal dependency. Variable frequency Variable voltage Variable current DC, 4 Hz to 8 MHz 10 mV to 5 V 10 μA to 100 mA (V mode/CV mode) (CC mode) Example of measurement while varying the frequency from 1 MHz to 8 MHz Graph created using a spreadsheet θ(º) Z(Ω) USB connection The IM3536 ships standard with application software that can save measurement data as an Excel file while sweeping through a range of frequencies pre-configured on a computer. For more information, see page 5. Frequency (Hz) 5 DC bias function: Measure under conditions simulating actual use or in accordance with industry standards Internal DC bias (capacitor only) A DC voltage can be superposed onto the measurement signal while measuring a capacitor. The generated voltage can be varied from 0 V to 2.50 V DC (10 mV resolution). (Low-Z high-accuracy mode: 0 V to 1 V) External DC bias (with support for L or C measurement, depending on the unit) DC BIAS VOLTAGE UNIT 9268-10 Requires a separate external DC bias power supply. Measurement frequency range: 40 Hz to 8 MHz Maximum applied voltage: ±40 V DC DC BIAS CURRENT UNIT 9269-10 Measurement frequency range: 40 Hz to 2 MHz Maximum applied current: 2 A DC * An internal 300μH inductance is connected in parallel to the DUT. Calculate conductivity and the dielectric constant The conditions used to calculate conductivity and the dielectric constant can be set easily using the instrument’s touch screen. Enter the following parameters: Conductor length (LENGTH) Conductor cross-sectional area (AREA) The instrument’s touch keypad makes it easy to enter numbers. Evaluate samples that exhibit signal dependence using free application software The bundled application allows you to save measurement data from the LCR meter as a Microsoft Excel or text file (CSV format) using the instrument’s USB, LAN, GP-IB, or RS-232C interface. Standard accessory • Frequency characteristics (measurement while varying the frequency) • Voltage characteristics (measurement while varying the voltage) • Current characteristics (measurement while varying the current) • Time interval measurement (measurement at a specified time interval) • Capture measured value when the RETURN key is pressed (one-off measurement) Data saved in CSV format Simple, automatic configuration of sweep points Sweep points are generated automatically once you set the start value, end value, and number of intermediate data points. 6 Simplifying the process of building production lines Increase convenience and efficiency Perform two jobs with one instrument to save space and speed up the process of building a system Continuous measurement function Suppose you wish to test power supply inductance L-Q at 1 kHz plus DC resistance (DCR). The IM3536 steps up by delivering high-speed, continuous measurement of different conditions with a single instrument. L, Q measurement LCR measurement DC resistance measurement LCR measurement DC resistance measurement DCR measurement Tasks that used to require two instruments… …now can be completed with one. By progressively loading a series of measurement conditions saved using the panel save function and performing measurements under multiple sets of different conditions, you can now test one component under multiple conditions during a single test session. 7 Display saved panels as a list and load them quickly Panel save and load functions Save and load measurement conditions and compensation values. Ensure reliable application of settings during setup changes Easy-to-view list display Filename Measurement parameter name Target A: Measurement conditions and judgment standards • Measurement parameters: Ls, Q, Rdc • Measurement frequency: 1 kHz • Constant current: 1 mA Target B: Measurement conditions and judgment standards • Measurement parameters: Z, θ • Measurement frequency: 1.5 kHz • Constant current: 0.5 mA Load or save using the touch screen keys Analyze the data you need on a computer quickly and easily Memory function and USB flash drive support Measure and save multiple test results Measure the test target. Number of tests: n Save the results to the instrument’s internal memory. Copy the saved data to a USB flash drive. Save 32000 measurement results, copy them to a USB flash drive, and load them onto a computer. You can then open the measurement data using a spreadsheet to analyze variations and manage test data. Even if both hands are full Load the data onto a computer. TRIG ISO.COM Select [External trigger] as the trigger setting and then control instrument operations such as measurement and saving of data from an external device such as a foot switch via the EXT. I/O terminal’s TRIG signal. Analysis using a spreadsheet Improved protective functionality to reduce maintenance downtime The IM3536 features an enhanced residual charge protection function that is designed to protect the instrument’s internal circuitry from a capacitor discharge voltage in the event a charged capacitor is inadvertently connected to a measurement terminal. Relationship between the capacitance from which LCR meters can be protected and residual voltage values 1200 Residual voltage (V) Residual charge protection function 1000 800 IM3536 600 400 200 Previous product 0 0.1 1 10 100 Capacitance (μF) 1000 8 Functionality supporting more accurate measurement Delivering reliability for production-line testing Compensate for anticipated errors Cable length compensation Select from cable length settings of 0 m, 1 m, 2 m, and 4 m, guaranteeing accuracy even when measurement cables have been extended. Cable length: 4m Automated tester Load compensation Up to five sets of compensation conditions can be saved. Swap Measured values are compensated according to the reference sample, ensuring compatibility of measured values from multiple devices on production lines and when swapping out devices, for example when a unit needs to be calibrated. 9 Low-Z high-accuracy mode for increasing the maximum applied current 0.9% 0.45 0.8% 0.40 0.7% 0.35 0.6% 0.30 θ repeatability ( ° ) Z repeatability (%) When using low-Z high-accuracy mode, the output resistance changes to 10 Ω, allowing more current to flow to the sample being measured so that high-precision measurement is guaranteed. 0.5% 0.4% OFF 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% With low-Z high-accuracy mode ON 0.25 0.20 10 100 1000 Measurement time (ms) Measurement conditions Frequency: 100 kHz Measurement voltage: 1 V Measurement range: 100 mΩ DUT: 10 mΩ OFF 0.15 0.10 0.05 ON 1 With low-Z high-accuracy mode OFF 0.0 ON 1 10 100 1000 Measurement time (ms) Low-Z high-accuracy mode can be used with the 100 mΩ, 1 Ω, and 10 Ω ranges. This mode is especially effective when performing low-inductance L measurement of power supplies and ESR measurement of aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Contact check function Detect faulty contact with the sample during four-terminal measurement. Faulty contact 4-terminal contact OK The contact check function measures the contact resistance between LPOT and LCUR and between HPOT and HCUR and displays an error if the readings are greater than or equal to a preset threshold. HCUR LCUR HPOT DUT IM3536 HCUR terminal: Current generation terminal HPOT terminal: HI voltage detection terminal LPOT terminal: LO voltage detection terminal LCUR terminal: Current detection terminal LPOT Set threshold values Contact resistance Approx. 1,000 Ω Approx. 500 Ω Approx. 100 Ω Approx. 50 Ω Approx. 20 Ω Hi-Z reject function Detect contact errors during two-terminal measurement. Faulty contact 2-terminal contact OK The Hi-Z reject function outputs an error if the measurement result exceeds a preset judgment standard. This capability enables the instrument to detect poor contact when performing measurement using a two-terminal fixture. The judgment standard is calculated based on the measurement range and judgment reference value (valid setting range: 0% to 30,000%). The instrument’s touch keypad makes it easy to enter judgment reference values. Improve measurement precision with the waveform averaging function The IM3536’s waveform averaging function lets you set the number of measured waveforms for each frequency band determined by the measurement speed setting (FAST, MED, SLOW, SLOW2). Number of waveforms → Many (increased measurement precision) ▼ Normal (FAST, MED, SLOW, SLOW2) number of waveforms ▼ Number of waveforms → Few (higher measurement speed) 10 EXT. I/O, BCD LAN USB GP-IB RS-232C Access an extensive range of interfaces in all model variants EXT. I/O EXT. I/O allows you to output the measurement complete signal and judgment results signal and to control the instrument by inputting signals such as a measurement trigger signal. All signal lines are isolated from the instrument’s measurement and control circuitry for maximum noise resistance. Example of EXT I/O timing (LCR mode) t7 TRIG (Start of measurement signal) t8 t3 t4 INDEX (Analog end of measurement signal) t1 t2 t5 EOM (End of measurement signal) PARA -x-x, BINx (Comparator and BIN result output)* ERR (Error output) JUDGE RESET : ON Last judgment result Judgment result Reset JUDGE RESET : OFF Last judgment result CALIB (Acquires the offset value) LD_VALID (Panel load execution) Judgment result t6 LD0 to LD6 (Panel number) *: PARAx-HI, PARAx-IN, PARAx-LO, AND, BINx, OUT_OF_BINS t1: From Comparator, BIN Judgement Result to EOM (LO): Setting value for delay time *1 (Settable range: 0.0000 s to 0.9999 s) ; 40 μs t2: From EOM width (LO) to TRIG (LO): Minimum time from end of measurement to next trigger *2 ; 400 μs t3: From TRIG (LO) to INDEX (HI): Time from trigger to circuit response *3 ; 400 μs t4: INDEX width (HI): Analog measurement time (=Minimum chuck time), switching chuck with INDEX (LO) is possible *4 ; 1 ms t5: EOM width (HI): Measurement time *4 ; 1.5 ms t6: From TRIG width (LO) to LD-VALID (HI), CALIB (HI): Time to panel load execution and DC adjustment request signal detection: at least t3 t7: Trigger pulse width (LO time) ; At least 100 μs t8: Trigger off (HI time) ; At least 100 μs *1. There is an apporoximate error of 100 μs in the delay time entered for Judgement Result ↔ EOM for the setting value. t1 is the reference value for when the setting value is 0.0000 s. *2. t2 is the reference value for when trigger input for during measurement is disabled. *3. Additional time is required when loading panel numbers using the panel load function. *4. Reference value for Measurement frequency: 1 kHz, Measurement speed: FAST, Range: HOLD 11 ■ IM3536 connector signal assignment (LCR mode operation) ■ EXT. I/O signal list ● Input signals TRIG LD0 to LD6 LD_VALID C1 C2 CALIB : External trigger : Select panel number : Execute panel load : During BCD output, toggle between high-order and low-order digits : During BCD output, toggle between the No. 1 and No. 3 parameters : DC adjustment request ● Output signals EOM INDEX ERR ISO_5V ISO_COM : End of measurement : End of capture : Measurement error output : Isolated 5V power output : Isolated common signal ground ● Output signals (common signal line) PARAx-HI, PARAx-IN, PARAx-LO (x=1,3), AND : Comparator judgment result output BIN1 to BIN10, OUT_OF_BINS : BIN judgment result output D1-0 to D1-3 D2-0 to D2-3 D3-0 to D3-3 D4-0 to D4-3 : BCD output signal Signal assignment is different during continuous measurement mode. Signal logic is 0 V to 0.9 V for LO level and 5 V to 24 V for HI level. ■ Connectors Connectors to use (unit side) : 37-pin D- sub female connector with #4-40 inch screws Compliant connectors : DC-37P-ULR (solder type) and DCSP-JB37PR (pressure weld type) For information on where to obtain connectors, consult your nearest HIOKI distributor. ■ Electrical specifications Input signals Output signals Internally isolated power supply Input type Input asserted (on) voltage Input de-asserted (off) voltage Input asserted (on) current Maximum applied voltage Output type Maximum load voltage Maximum output current Residual voltage Output voltage Maximum output current External power input Optocoupler-isolated, non-voltage contact inputs (current sink, active-low) 0.9 V or less OPEN or 5 V to 24 V 3 mA/ch 30 V Isolated NPN open-collector outputs (current sink, active-low) 30V 50 mA/ch 1 V (10 mA), 1.5 V (50 mA) 4.5 V to 5.0 V 100 mA none BCD LCR mode output signals operate in two modes: judgment mode and BCD mode. In BCD mode, measured values for the No. 1 parameter and the No. 3 parameter are output using the BCD signals. *LCR mode only C1=HI The BCD high-order digit and low-order digit (polarity and ERR information) can be switched with the C1 signal. C1 D4 D3 D2 D1 HI (high-order) No. 6 digit data No. 5 digit data No. 4 digit data No. 3 digit data LO (low-order) No. 2 digit data No. 1 digit data Polarity ERR D3-n D4-n D2-n D1-n D4-n D3-n C1=LO -89.475 ° D2-n Interfaces Control the instrument with communication commands from a computer via the USB, LAN, GP-IB, or RS-232C interfaces. USB LAN Connector USB Type B receptacle Electrical specifications USB2.0 (High Speed) Connector RJ-45 connector Transmission method 10Base-T/100Base-T automatic detection Protocol TCP/IP GP-IB RS-232C Connector Standard Reference standard Terminator 24-pin Centronics type connector IEEE-488.1 1987 IEEE-488.2 1987 LF, CR+LF Connector Flow control Transmission speed D-sub 9-pin connector Hardware/Software 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps 12 Measurement parameters and measurement conditions Measurement parameters Display range Z Y θ X G B Q Rdc Z Y θ X G B Q Rdc Impedance Admittance Phase angle Reactance Conductance Susceptance Q-factor DC resistance Rs Rp Ls Lp Cs Cp D σ ε Equivalent series resistance (ESR) Equivalent parallel resistance Equivalent series inductance Equivalent parallel inductance Equivalent series capacitance Equivalent parallel capacitance Loss factor tan δ Conductivity Permittivity Measurement speed FAST/MED/SLOW/SLOW2 Averaging Valid setting range: 1 to 256 (in steps of 1) Basic accuracy Z: 0.05% rdg. θ: 0.03° (representative value) Guaranteed accuracy range 1 mΩ to 200 MΩ (impedance) ±(0.00 m to 9.99999 GΩ) ±(0.00 m to 9.99999 GΩ) ±(0.00000 μ to 9.99999 GH) ±(0.00000 μ to 9.99999 GH) ±(0.0000 p to 9.99999 GF) ±(0.0000 p to 9.99999 GF) ±(0.00000 to 9.99999) ±(0.000% to 999.999%) ±(0.00000 to 999.999 G) ±(0.00000 to 999.999 G) Terminal structure 0.00 m to 9.99999 GΩ 0.000 n to 9.99999 GS ±(0.000° to 999.999°) ±(0.00 m to 9.99999 GΩ) ±(0.000 n to 9.99999 GS) ±(0.000 n to 9.99999 GS) ±(0.00 to 9999.99) ±(0.00 m to 9.99999 GΩ) Rs Rp Ls Lp Cs Cp D Δ% σ ε Measurable range 1 mΩ to 200 MΩ Output impedance Normal mode: 100 Ω, Low impedance high accuracy mode: 10Ω Range Measurement Resolution frequency Accuracy Measurement signal level Range [V mode] [CV mode] Resolution Measurement Range signal level [CC mode] Resolution ±0.01% of setting or less [Normal mode] 4 Hz to 1.0000 MHz: 10 mV to 5 V (maximum 50 mA) 1.0001 MHz to 8 MHz: 10 mV to 1 V (maximum 10mA) [Low impedance high accuracy mode] 4 Hz to 1.0000 MHz: 10 mV to 1 V (maximum 100 mA) 10 mV to 1.000 V …… 1 mV steps [Normal mode] 4 Hz to 1.0000 MHz: 10 μA to 50 mA (maximum 5 V) 1.0001 MHz to 8 MHz: 10 μA to 1 mA (maximum 1 V) [Low impedance high accuracy mode] 4 Hz to 1.0000 MHz: 10 μA to 100 mA (maximum 1 V) 10 μA steps DC resistance measurement Measurement signal level: Fixed at 1 V DC bias measurement Generating range: DC voltage 0 V to 2.50 V (10mV resolution) In low Z high accuracy mode: 0 V to 1 V (10 mV resolution) Measurement modes LCR mode: Measurement using a single set of conditions. Continuous measurement mode: Continuous measurement using previously saved conditions LCR mode Bin measurement: 10 categories for 2 measurement parameters Judgment method: Set as absolute values, percentage, or deviation percentage Display Comparator measurement: Hi, IN, and Lo judgments for 2 parameters Judgment method: Set as absolute values, percentage, or deviation percentage Zoom display function: Enlarged display of measured values Number of display digits setting: Allows you to set the number of display digits for measured values for each measurement parameter. (Valid setting range: 3 to 6 digits) Continuous measurement mode Measurements Performs continuous measurement using measurement conditions that have been saved using the panel save function. Measurement is started by an external trigger (any of the three types described below) Maximum number of measurements 60 1 year 60 minutes 4-terminal structure Supplementary functionality Trigger function Uses a specific signal to time the start of measurement. [Trigger types] Internal trigger: Automatically generates a trigger signal internally to repeat measurement. , External trigger: Allows you to control the instrument s measurement operation by inputting a trigger signal from an external device (trigger sources: manual, communications commands, EXT. I/O). [Trigger delay] Sets the delay time from trigger input to measurement. Setting range: 0.0000 s to 9.9999 s [Trigger synchronous output] Outputs the measurement signal after trigger input and applies it to the sample during measurement only. Allows you to set a wait time until data is acquired. Setting range: 0.0000 s to 9.9999 s Compensation function [Open/short compensation] [Load compensation] Number of sets of compensation conditions: Up to 5 [Cable length compensation] Cable length settings: 0 m, 1 m, 2 m, 4 m [Correlation compensation] Compensation of display values based on user-input compensation coefficient Contact check [4-terminal contact check] Performs a contact (disconnection) check between HCUR and HPOT and between LCUR and LPOT. [High-Z reject function] Detection of OPEN state during 2-terminal measurement. 4.00 Hz to 999.99 Hz …………… 10 mHz steps 1.0000 kHz to 9.9999 kHz …… 100 mHz steps 10.000 kHz to 99.999 kHz …… 1 Hz steps 100.00 kHz to 999.99 kHz …… 10 Hz steps 1.0000 MHz to 8.0000 MHz …… 100 Hz steps Monitor voltage range: 0.000 V to 5.000 V Monitor current range: 0.000 mA to 100.0 mA Measurements Guaranteed accuracy period Warm-up time 4 Hz to 8 MHz Monitor function Measurement modes Speed and accuracy Recording and interface Memory function Measurement result items (maximum 32000 items) can be saved to the instrument. Memory can be read using communications commands or a USB flash drive. Panel save and load functions Measurement conditions: Up to 60 Compensation values: Up to 128 Interfaces EXT. I/O( HANDLER) ,USB, USB flash drive, LAN, GP-IB, RS-232C BCD output [Output from EXT. I/O connector] Generates BCD output for the No.1 and No.3 parameter measured values. *Input and output signals are set to BCD mode (selection with judgment output). Display and sound Key lock function Lock operation of the instrument using the touch screen. Unlock by entering a passcode. Beep tone Enable or disable for judgment results and key operation. Display settings LCD display on/off Off: The display turns off 10 sec. after the touch panel is last touched. Display 5.7-inch color TFT with touch panel Other Operating temperature and humidity 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), 80% RH, non-condensing Storage temperature and humidity -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), 80% RH, non-condensing Operating environment Indoors, Pollution Degree 2, altitude up to 2000 m (6562-ft.) Power supply and maximum rated power 100 V AC to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 50 VA Dielectric strength 1.62 kV AC for 1 min. between power line and ground line Standards compliance EMC: EN 61326, EN 61000 Safety: EN 61010 Dimensions and Mass Approx. 330 W × 119 H × 230 D mm (12.99 W × 4.69 H × 9.06 D in) , approx. 4.2 kg (148.1 oz.) Accessories Power cord ×1, Instruction manual ×1, LCR application disc (Communications user manual) ×1 13 Measurement accuracy Measurement accuracy is calculated based on the following equation: Measurement accuracy = Basic accuracy × C × D × E × F × G [C: Level coefficient] V: Setting value (corresponds to when V mode) [V] Measurement level 1V Coefficient (DC resistance measurement) 1 Measurement level 0.010 V to 0.999 V Coefficient (AC measurement) 1+0.2/V 1V 1 [D: Measurement speed coefficient] FAST Measurement speed Coefficient DC resistance measurement 4 AC measurement 8 [E: Measurement cable length coefficient] 0m 1m 2m 4m 1 1.5 2 3 Settable range for frequency 0 m: Up to 8 MHz, 1 m: 8 MHz, 2 m: Up to 2 MHz, 4 m: Up to 1MHz [F: DC bias coefficient] DC bias coefficient OFF ON Coefficient 1 2 Coefficient 1.001 V to 5 V 1+0.2/V MED 3 4 SLOW SLOW2 2 1 2 1 [G: Temperature coefficient] Operating temperature t [°C] Coefficient 1+0.1×|t-23| When the operating temperature (t) is 23°C±5°C, use a coefficient of 1. Basic accuracy Accuracy is calculated based on coefficients A and B from the basic accuracy chart shown below. 1 kΩ range or higher ( Basic accuracy= ± A+B× 10×Zx −1 Range 100 Ω range or lower ) ( Basic accuracy= ± A+B× Range −1 Zx Free software for calculating accuracy ) (LCR application disc) Automatically calculate measurement accuracy based on user-entered measurement conditions and measurement results. Free download from the Hioki website. Zx : Impedance of the measurement conductor A: Noted in basic accuracy chart. (Upper value: Z accuracy [% rdg.]; lower value: θ accuracy [°]) B: Noted in basic accuracy chart. (Upper value: Z accuracy [% rdg.]; lower value: θ accuracy [°]) A is the accuracy of R when DC (± % rdg.) B is the coefficient for the resistance of the sample Conditions Temperature and humidity ranges: 23℃ ± 5℃, 80% RH or less (no condensation), at least 60 minutes after power ON, after performing open and short compensation Basic accuracy Guaranteed accuracy rang Range DC 100MΩ 8MΩ to 200MΩ A=1 B=1 10MΩ 800kΩ to 10MΩ A=0.5 B=0.3 1MΩ 80kΩ to 1MΩ A=0.2 B=0.1 100kΩ 8kΩ to 100kΩ A=0.1 B=0.01 10kΩ 800Ω to 10kΩ 1kΩ 100Ω A=0.1 B=0.01 80Ω to 1kΩ A=0.1 B=0.02 8Ω to 100Ω 10Ω 800mΩ to 10Ω 1Ω 80mΩ to 1Ω A=0.1 B=0.01 A=0.2 B=0.15 A=0.3 B=0.3 A=1 100mΩ 1mΩ to 100mΩ B=1 4Hz to 99.99Hz 100Hz to 999.99Hz A=6 A=5 A=0.8 A=0.8 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.3 A=0.3 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.5 A=0.3 A=1.5 A=0.8 A=8 A=5 B=5 B=3 B=1 B=0.5 B=0.08 B=0.08 B=0.03 B=0.02 B=0.03 B=0.01 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.01 B=0.1 B=0.1 B=1 B=0.5 B=8 B=4 A=3 A=2 A=0.5 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.2 A=0.15 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=1 A=0.5 A=5 A=3 B=2 B=2 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=0.05 B=0.02 B=0.03 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.01 B=0.05 B=0.03 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=4 B=2 ● Method of determining basic accuracy • Calculate the basic accuracy from the sample impedance, measurement range, and measurement frequency and the corresponding basic accuracy A and coefficient B from the table above. • The calculation expression to use differs for each of the 1 kΩ range and above and 100 Ω range and below. • For C and L, obtain basic accuracy A and coefficient B by determining the measurement range from the actual measurement value of impedance or the approximate impedance value calculated with the following expression. Zx (Ω) ωL (H) (θ 90º) 1 (θ -90º) ωC (F) R (Ω) (θ 0º) (ω: 2 x π x Measurement frequency [Hz]) Guaranteed accuracy measurement level range Sample’s impedance 8 MΩ to 200 MΩ 10 MΩ to 100 MΩ 10 MΩ 800 kΩ to 10 MΩ 1 MΩ to 10 MΩ 1 MΩ 80 kΩ to 1 MΩ 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ 100 kΩ 8 kΩ to 100 kΩ 10 kΩ to 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 800 Ω to 10 kΩ 1 kΩ to 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 80 Ω to 1 kΩ 100 Ω 8 Ω to 100 Ω 10 Ω 800 mΩ to 10 Ω 80 mΩ to 1 Ω 1Ω 1 mΩ to 100 mΩ 100 mΩ DC 4 Hz to 99.99 Hz 100 Hz to 999.99 Hz B=2 B=2 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=0.05 B=0.02 B=0.03 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.01 B=0.05 B=0.03 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=2 B=1.5 10.001kHz to 100kHz 100.01kHz to 1MHz 1.0001MHz to 8MHz A=2 A=2 A=0.5 A=0.6 A=0.25 A=0.2 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.2 A=0.15 A=0.2 A=0.15 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=1 A=0.5 A=2 A=2 B=1 B=1 B=0.1 B=0.1 B=0.04 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.05 B=0.03 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=2 B=1.5 A=3 A=3 A=1 A=1 A=0.5 A=0.5 A=0.4 A=0.4 A=0.5 A=0.5 A=0.8 A=0.5 A=1.5 A=0.7 A=4 A=3 B=0.5 B=0.5 B=0.3 B=0.3 B=0.05 B=0.05 B=0.02 B=0.02 B=0.03 B=0.03 B=0.1 B=0.05 B=1 B=0.5 B=3 B=4 A=2 A=2 A=2 A=1.5 A=1.5 A=1.5 A=1.5 A=1.5 A=2 A=2 A=3 A=3 B=0.5 B=0.3 B=0.5 B=0.3 B=0.2 B=0.2 B=0.2 B=0.2 B=1.5 B=1 B=3 B=2 ● Calculation example Impedance Zx of sample: 500 Ω (actual measurement value) Measurement conditions: When frequency 10 kHz and range 1 kΩ Insert coefficient A = 0.2 and coefficient B = 0.02 for the Z basic accuracy from the table above into the expression. Z basic accuracy = 0.2 + 0.02 × 10 × 500 -1 = 0.28 (± %rdg.) 103 Similarly, insert coefficient A = 0.1 and coefficient B = 0.02 for the θ basic accuracy, as follows: 10 × 500 -1 = 0.18 (± deg.) θ basic accuracy = 0.1 + 0.02 × 3 10 The range of measurement levels for which accuracy is guaranteed varies with the setting conditions. 1 kHz to 10 kHz 10.001 Hz to 100 kHz 100.01 kHz to 1 MHz 1.0001 MHz to 5 MHz 5.0001 MHz to 8 MHz 0.101 V to 5 V 0.501 V to 5 V 0.050 V to 5 V 1V (fixed) Range 100 MΩ 1kHz to 10kHz A=3 A=2 A=0.5 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=0.2 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.05 A=0.03 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.2 A=0.1 A=0.4 A=0.3 A=1 A=0.5 A=3 A=2 0.101 V to 5 V 0.501 V to 5 V 0.101 V to 1 V 0.050 V to 5 V 0.010 V to 5 V 0.050 V to 1 V 0.050 V to 5 V 0.101 V to 5 V 0.101 V to 5 V 0.501 V to 5 V 0.101 V to 1 V 0.101 V to 1 V 0.501 V to 1 V The guaranteed accuracy range during DC bias operation is 10 mΩ or greater. The accuracy for DC resistance (Rdc) measurement is guaranteed only when offset values are acquired. The guaranteed accuracy range varies with the sample’s impedance. 14 Measurable ranges C measurement range L measurement range 10M 100 1M 10 100k 1 10k 100m 1k 10m 100 1m 10 100µ C [F] L [H] 1 100m 10m 10µ 1µ 1m 100n 100µ 10n 10µ 1n 1µ 100p 100n 10p 10n 1p 1n 100f 100p 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 10f 1 10 100 Frequency [ Hz ] 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M Frequency [ Hz ] LCR METER IM3536 Standard accessories • Power Cord • Instruction manual • LCR Application Disc (Communication commands user manual) Free software for calculating accuracy (LCR application disc) Automatically calculate measurement accuracy based on user-entered measurement conditions and measurement results. Free download from the Hioki website. Note: Test fixtures are not supplied with the instrument. Select optional test fixtures or probes when ordering. Options RS-232C CABLE 9637 For the PC, 9pin - 9pin, cross, 1.8m (5.91 ft) length GP-IB CONNECTOR CABLE 9151-02 2 m (6.56 ft) length DC BIAS VOLTAGE UNIT 9268-10 Measurement frequency range: 40 Hz to 8 MHz Maximum applied voltage: ±40 V DC DC BIAS CURRENT UNIT 9269-10 Measurement frequency range: 40 Hz to 2 MHz Maximum applied current: 2 A DC * An internal 300μH inductance is connected in parallel to the DUT. 15 Probes and Test Fixtures for Lead Components 4-TERMINAL PROBE L2000 TEST FIXTURE 9262 Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz Measurable terminal diameter: 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to 5 mm (0.2 in) Cord length: 1 m (3.28 ft) Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz Measurable terminal diameter: 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to 2 mm (0.08 in) Direct connection type 4-TERMINAL PROBE 9140-10 TEST FIXTURE 9261-10 Measurable range: DC to 200 kHz Measurable terminal diameter: 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to 5 mm (0.2 in) Cord length: 1 m (3.28 ft) Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz Measurable terminal diameter: 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to 1.5 mm (0.06 in) Cord length: 1 m (3.28 ft) 4-TERMINAL PROBE 9500-10 Measurable range: DC to 200 kHz Measurable terminal diameter: 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to 2 mm (0.08 in) Cord length: 1 m (3.28 ft) Test Fixtures for SMDs PINCHER PROBE L2001 Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz Replaceable tips Measurable sample sizes: IM9901: 0603 to 2220 (EIA) 1608 to 5750 (JIS) IM9902: 0201 to 2220 (EIA) 0603 to 5750 (JIS) Cord length: Approx. 730 mm (28.74 in) *Ships standard with one set of IM9901 SMD TEST FIXTURE 9263 Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz For SMD with electrodes on side Measurable sample sizes: 0805 to 2220 (EIA) 2012 to 5750 (JIS) Direct connection type SMD TEST FIXTURE 9677 CONTACT TIPS IM9901 CONTACT TIPS IM9902 For more information, please see individual product catalogs. Measurable range: DC to 120 MHz For SMD with electrodes on side Measurable sample sizes: 0402 to 0603 (EIA) 1005 to 1608 (JIS) Direct connection type World's First - High Precision 4-Terminal Measurement SMD TEST FIXTURE IM9100 SMD TEST FIXTURE 9699 Measurable range: DC to 8 MHz For SMD with electrodes on bottom Measurable sample sizes: 01005 to 0402 (EIA) 0402 to 1005 (JIS) Direct connection type Measurable range: DC to 120 MHz For SMD with electrodes on bottom Measurable sample sizes: 0608 to 0805 (EIA) 1608 to 2012 (JIS) Direct connection type For more information, please see individual product catalogs. LCR Meter Series Full Product Lineup Model Measurement speed (Basic value) Applications and measurement object 1ms LCR METER IM3536 LCR METER IM3533 Measurement frequency range DC 4Hz 8MHz General-purpose LCR meter up to 8 MHz Measure electronic components such as capacitors and inductors 2ms 2ms LCR METER IM3523 C METER 3506 -10 DC 40Hz 200kHz Extremely cost-effective model suitable for production lines including integration into automated machinery For C-D and ESR measurement of electrolytic capacitors and L-Q and DCR measurement of inductors 120Hz 1kHz 5ms Compact LCR meter with single function For production lines of aluminum electrolytic capacitors 1kHz 1.5ms C meter for low-capacity capacitors DCproduction4Hz 40Hz 120Hz For of MLCC and film capacitors1kHz 1mHz C HiTESTER 3504 3504-40 3504-50 3504-60 200kHz Capable of special measurements of transformers including turn ratio and mutual inductance IM3533-01: High-end model of the IM3523 and IM3533 with sweep measurement IM3533 IM3533-01 LCR HiTESTER 3511-50 DC 1mHz 42Hz 2ms 120Hz 1kHz 1MHz 200kHz 5MHz 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz C meter for large-capacity MLCCs DCsorting machines 4Hz 40Hz 120HzMLCCs 1kHz 200kHz 5MHz For of large-capacity (3504 -50/60 ) and taping machines (3504 -40) 1mHz 42Hz 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz IMPEDANCE ANALYZER IM7580 0.5ms IMPEDANCE ANALYZER IM3570 0.5ms CHEMICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYZER IM3590 2ms 1MHz DC 1mHz 4Hz 40Hz 120Hz 42Hz DC 4Hz DC 4Hz 40Hz 1kHz 300MHz 200kHz 5MHz 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz High-frequency measurement up to 300 MHz Ideal for production lines of ferrite beads and inductors 5MHz 120Hz 1kHz 200kHz 5MHz LCR meter integrated with impedance analyzer 1mHz 42Hz 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz Measure the frequency characteristics of piezo-electric devices, functional polymer capacitors, and power inductors DC 1mHz DC 4Hz 40Hz 200kHz 120Hz 1kHz 200kHz 5MHz Supports LCR impedance measurements for Cole-Cole plots and equivalent-circuit analyses 1mHz 42Hz 100kHz 120MHz Measure electrochemical components, materials, batteries, and electric1MHz double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) Note: Company names and Product names appearing in this catalog are trademarks or registered trademarks of various companies. HIOKI (Shanghai) SALES & TRADING CO., LTD. DISTRIBUTED BY DC 4Hz 40Hz 120Hz 1mHz 42Hz HIOKI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED TEL +86-21-63910090 FAX +86-21-63910360 http://www.hioki.cn / E-mail: [email protected] 1kHz 200kHz 5MHz 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz 1kHz 200kHzIM3536E2-4YE 5MHzPrinted in Japan 100kHz 1MHz 120MHz TEL +91-124-6590210 FAX +91-124-6460113 HEADQUARTERS E-mail: [email protected] 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL +81-268-28-0562 FAX +81-268-28-0568 HIOKI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. http://www.hioki.com / E-mail: [email protected] TEL +65-6634-7677 FAX +65-6634-7477 E-mail: [email protected] HIOKI USA CORPORATION HIOKI KOREA CO., LTD. TEL +1-609-409-9109 FAX +1-609-409-9108 TEL +82-42-936-1281 FAX +82-42-936-1284 http://www.hiokiusa.com / E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] DC 1mHz 4Hz 40Hz 120Hz 42Hz All information correct as of Nov. 25, 2014. All specifications are subject to change without notice.