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U1730C Series Handheld LCR Meters

Take your expectations higher with the latest LCR meters

Introduction
The Keysight Technologies, Inc. U1730C Series handheld LCR meters allow you to measure at
frequencies as high as 100 kHz—a 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.
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 θ 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 testing aluminum electrolytic
capacitors in switching power supply circuits.

Automated identification
With Automated identification (AI), the testing and measuring experience is easy, eliminating unnecessary
trial and error time—with just a single push of a button. This unique feature automatically specifies L, C,
or R with parallel and series modes without manually changing buttons.

Detailed component analysis

The handheld LCR meters allow you to test various component types, including secondary components
of Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), and Angle Indication of Impedance (θ). 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 using a separate digital multimeter (DMM) for component tests.

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

Figure 2. Front view of the U1733C

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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 Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz DCR1
2 Ω1 0.0001 Ω 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 1.0% + 50 0.7% + 50
20 Ω1 0.001 Ω 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8
200 Ω1 0.01 Ω 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3
2000 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3
20 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3
200 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 8 0.5% + 5
2000 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 5 NA 0.5% + 5
20 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 2.0% + 8 2.0% + 8 2.0% + 8 5.0% + 8 NA 2.0% + 8
200 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 6.0% + 80 6.0% + 80 6.0% + 80 NA NA 6.0% + 80

Notes:
1. The accuracy for ranges 2 Ω to 200 Ω is specified after Null function which is used to subtract the resistance of test leads and
the contact resistance
2. For ranges of 20 MΩ and 200 MΩ, the R.H is specified for < 60%
3. Resistance is specified to Q < 10 and D > 0.1, otherwise the accuracy is (AZ+Offset) x �1 + 𝑄𝑄2
4. Equivalence Series Resistance (ESR) measurement is determined by impedance measurement and range. The maximum
display is up to 199.99 kΩ and accuracy is (AZ+Offset) x �1 + 𝑄𝑄2

Capacitance3
Accuracy = AC + Offset
Range Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz
20 mF 0.001 mF 0.5% + 8 0.5% + 8 NA NA NA
2000 μF 0.1 μF 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 8 NA NA
200 μF 0.01 μF 0.3% + 3 0.3% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 8 NA
20 μF 0.001 μF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 5.0% + 10
2000 nF 0.1 nF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.7% + 10
200 nF 0.01 nF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.7% + 10
20 nF 0.001 nF 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.7% + 10
2000 pF1 0.1 pF 0.5% + 10 0.5% + 10 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 3 2.0% + 10
200 pF1 0.01 pF NA NA 0.5% + 10 0.8% + 10 2.0% + 10
20 pF1 0.001 pF NA NA NA 1.0% + 20 2.5% + 10

1. The accuracy for ranges 20 pF – 2000 pF is specified after Null function which is used to subtract the stray capacitances of test
leads.
2.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, download able for free at http://www.keysight.com/find/lcrmeters
3.Capacitance is specified to Q > 0.1 and D < 10, otherwise the accuracy is (AZ+Offset) x √1 + 𝐷𝐷2

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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications
Inductance2

Accuracy = AL + Offset
Range Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz
20 μH1 0.001 μH NA NA NA 1.0% + 5 2.5% + 20
200 μH1 0.01 μH NA NA 1.0% + 5 0.7% + 3 2.5% + 20
2000 μH1 0.1 μH 0.7% + 10 0.7% + 10 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.8% + 20
20 mH 0.001 mH 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.3% + 3 0.8% + 10
200 mH 0.01 mH 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 1.0% + 10
2000 mH 0.1 mH 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 10
20 H 0.001 H 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 10
200 H 0.01 H 0.7% + 5 0.7% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8 NA
2000 H 0.1 H 1.0% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8 NA NA

Notes:
1. The accuracy for ranges 20 uH – 2000 uH is specified after Null function, which is used to subtract the inductances of test
leads.
2. Inductance is specified to Q > 0.1 and D < 10,; the accuracy is (AL+Offset) x √1 + 𝐷𝐷2

Phase Angle of Impedance

Range Resolution Accuracy (θe) Condition

–180° ~180° 0.1°/1° (AZ + Offset/Zx) x180/π D < 1 or Q > 1
An example of the calculation shown below refers to the Impedance function with a Range of 2000 Ω at a frequency of 100 Hz
Impedance Zx AZ Offset θe
1999.9 Ω 19999 0.2% 3 ± 0.12°
199.9 Ω 1999 0.2% 3 ± 0.20°
19.9 Ω 199 0.2% 3 ± 0.98°
1.9 Ω 19 0.2% 3 ± 9.16°
Notes:
1. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless otherwise specified.
2. The “AZ” and Offset are the accuracy specifications for impedance measurement.
3. The “π” is approximately 3.14159.
4. The Zx is the display count of the reading.

Dissipation/Quality Factor

Function Range Accuracy (De) Condition

Z 0.001~999 AZ + Offset/Zx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1
L 0.001~999 AL + Offset/Lx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1
C 0.001~999 AC + Offset/Cx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1
An example of the calculation shown below refers to the Capacitance function with a Range of 200 uF at a frequency of 100 Hz.
Capacitance Cx AC Offset De
88.88 μF 8888 0.3% 3 0.334% + 3
Notes:
1. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless otherwise specified.
2. The “AZ, AL, AC” and Offset are the accuracy specifications for Impedance, Inductance, and Capacitance measurement,
respectively.
3. The Zx, Lx, and Cx are the display counts of the reading. For example, the Cx is 8888 as if the capacitance is 88.88 μF for the
range of 200 μF.
4. The Quality Factor is the reciprocal of the Dissipation Factor.

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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications
Test Signal

Test signal level Test frequency

Model Selection Level Accuracy Frequency Accuracy
100 Hz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 100 Hz ± 0.01%
U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 120.481 Hz ± 0.01%
1 kHz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 1 kHz ± 0.01%
U1732C/1733C 10 kHz 0.70 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 10 kHz ± 0.01%
100 kHz 0.70 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 100 kHz ± 0.01%
U1733C
DCR +1.235 V 0.05 V NA NA

Source Impedance of Impedance/Resistance Measurement

Typical source impedance

Range U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz DCR
2Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
20 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
200 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
2000 Ω 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
20 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 10.1 kΩ
200 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 100 kΩ
2000 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10.1 kΩ NA 100 kΩ
20 MΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA 100 kΩ
200 MΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA NA 100 kΩ

Source Impedance of Capacitance Measurement

Typical source impedance

Range U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz
20 mF 190 Ω 190 Ω NA NA NA
2000 μF 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω NA NA
200 μF 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω NA
20 μF 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
2000 nF 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
200 nF 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 190 Ω 190 Ω
20 nF 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 190 Ω
2000 pF 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
200 pF NA NA 100 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
20 pF NA NA NA 100 kΩ 1.09 kΩ

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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications
Source Impedance of Inductance Measurement

Typical source impedance

Range U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C
100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 190 kHz
20 μH NA NA NA 190 Ω 100 Ω
200 μH NA NA 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
2000 μH 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
20 mH 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω
200 mH 190 Ω 190 Ω 190 Ω 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
2000 mH 190 Ω 190 Ω 1.09 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
20 H 1.09 kΩ 1.09 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 1.09 kΩ
200 H 10.1 kΩ 10.1 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA
2000 H 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA NA

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General Specifications
Parameter U1731C U1732C U1733C
Measurements Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR/DCR
Primary display: Maximum display 19,999 countsSecondary display: Maximum display 999 countsAutomatic polarity
Display
indication
Test frequency
100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz,
(Accuracy = ± 0.1% of actual test 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz
10 kHz, 100 kHz
frequency)
Backlight No Yes Yes
Selection Test signal level Test frequency
100 Hz 0.74 Vrms 100 Hz
120 Hz 0.74 Vrms 120.481 Hz
Test signal level 1 kHz 0.74 Vrms 1 kHz
10 kHz1 0.74 Vrms 10 kHz
100 kHz2 0.74 Vrms 100 kHz
DCR2 +1.235 V NA
Tolerance mode 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%
Ranging mode Auto and manual
Measurement rate 1 time/second, nominal
Response time Approximately 1 second/DUT (Device Under Test)
Auto power-off ~0-99 mins without operation
Power supply Single standard 9 V battery (alkaline or carbon-zinc) or optional power adaptor
Power consumption 225 mVA maximum without backlight
Input protection fuse Resettable over-current protection
Battery life 16 hours based on alkaline battery
Low battery indicator will appear when voltage drops below ~7.2 V
Operating temperature –10 to 55 °C
Storage temperature –20 to 70 °C, 0 to 80% R.H. without battery
Temperature coefficient 0.1 × (specified accuracy)/°C (from –10 to 18 °C or 28 to 55 °C)
Relative humidity Maximum 80% R.H. for temperature up to 30 °C decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 55 °C
Weight 337 grams with battery
Dimensions (H x W x D) 184 mm x 87 mm x 41 mm
Refer to Declaration of Conformity for the latest revisions of regulatory compliance at:
www.keysight.com/go/conformity

In compliance with EN61010-1 (IEC61010-1:2001) for low voltage directive and Pollution Degree II Environment.
Safety and EMC Compliance
Susceptibility and Emissions (EMC): Commercial Limits per EN61326-1

Note: If used in close proximity to an RF transmitter or when subjected to continuously present electromagnetic
phenomena, some recoverable degradation of performance may occur.
Calibration One-year calibration cycle recommended
3 years for main unit
Warranty
3 months for standard shipped accessories
Notes:
1. Only applicable for U1732C/ U1733C
2. Only applicable for U1733C

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Ordering Information
Standard shipped items
• Quick start guide
Standard U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C • Certificate of Calibration (CoC)
ordering include: • Alligator clip leads
• 9 V alkaline battery

Recommended accessories
Combo kit
Includes one U1731C Series handheld and four accessories:
• U5491A soft carrying case
U1731P
• U5481B IR-to-USB cable
• U1780A AC adaptor
• U1782B SMD tweezer
Combo kit
Includes one U1732C Series handheld and four accessories:
• U5491A soft carrying case
U1732P
• U5481B IR-to-USB cable
• U1780A AC adaptor
• U1782B SMD tweezer
Combo kit
Includes one U1733C Series handheld and four accessories:
• U5491A soft carrying case
U1733P
• U5481B IR-to-USB cable
• U1780A AC adaptor
• U1782B SMD tweezer

U1174A Soft carrying case

U5481B IR-to-USB cable

U1782B SMB tweezer

U1780A Power adaptor and cord (according to country)

U1781A Alligator clip leads

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Published in USA, October 26, 2023, 5990-7778EN