E4980A / E4980AL Precision LCR Meter
- ModelE4980A / E4980AL
- AttributesLCR Meter
- Category KEYSIGHT > LCR Meters & Impedance Measurement Products
- BrandKEYSIGHT
- DescriptionThe Keysight E4980A/E4980AL precision LCR meters cover 20 Hz to 2 MHz with 0.05% basic accuracy, supporting measurement parameters such as L/C/R/Z/Y/D/Q/θ/Rdc/Vdc/Idc. They feature built-in open, short and load compensation, come standard with GPIB, LAN a
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Introduction
Keysight E4980A/E4980AL Precision LCR Meter provides broadband measurement from 20 Hz to 2 MHz, with 0.05% basic accuracy, suitable for high-precision impedance testing of components and materials.
Key Features
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 2 MHz (E4980A), 20 Hz to 1 MHz / 500 kHz / 300 kHz (E4980AL)
Basic Accuracy: 0.05% (typical, MED/LONG mode)
Test Signal Level: 0 Vrms to 2 Vrms (standard); Option 001 extends to 20 Vrms / 100 mArms
DC Bias: 0 V / 1.5 V / 2 V standard; Option 001 provides -40 V to +40 V / -100 mA to +100 mA
Measurement Parameters: L、C、R、Z、Y、D、Q、θ、Rdc、Vdc、Idc
Measurement Speed: Up to 5.6 ms/point (SHORT mode, 2 MHz)
Compensation Functions: Open-circuit, Short-circuit and Load Compensation
Applications
Passive components (capacitors, inductors, resistors), semiconductor devices, dielectric/magnetic materials, printed circuit board impedance analysis, production testing, quality inspection.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz – 2 MHz (E4980A) |
Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz (20–99.99 Hz) ~ 1 kHz (1–2 MHz) |
Basic Accuracy | 0.05% (typical, MED/LONG mode) |
Measurement Parameters | Cp-D, Cp-Q, Cp-G, Cp-Rp; Cs-D, Cs-Q, Cs-Rs; Lp-D, Lp-Q, Lp-G, Lp-Rp, Lp-Rdc; Ls-D, Ls-Q, Ls-Rs, Ls-Rdc; R-X, Z-θ, G-B, Y-θ, Vdc, Idc |
Display Range | C/L: ±1 aF to ±999.9999 EF |
Test Signal Voltage | 0 – 2 Vrms (resolution starting from 100 μVrms) |
Test Signal Current | 0 – 20 mArms (resolution 1 μArms) |
Output Impedance | 100 Ω (nominal) |
Measurement Time Mode | SHORT / MED / LONG |
Number of Averages | 1 – 256 |
Trigger Delay | 0 – 999 s |
Accessories
Standard Accessories:
Power Cord, Quick Start Guide, Calibration Certificate
Options:
Option 001: Enhanced Power and DC Bias (20 Vrms / ±40 V / ±100 mA)
Option 200: DCR Measurement
Option 201: Handler Interface
Option 301: Scanner Interface
Frequency Option: E4980AL-032/052/102
Test Cables: Keysight 16048A/D/E (1/2/4 m)
Interfaces
Standard: GPIB, LAN, USB (Host Type A + Device Type Mini-B)
Options: Handler Interface (201), Scanner Interface (301)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 375 mm (Width) × 105 mm (Height) × 390 mm (Depth) (nominal, with handle and bumper)
Weight: 5.3 kg (nominal)




