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E4980A Precision LCR Meter

20 Hz to 2 MHz

An industry standard
LCR meter
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An Industry Standard LCR Meter

Keysight Technologies’ E4980A precision outstanding performance at both low and
LCR meter provides the best combination high impedance ranges, the E4980A is
of accuracy, speed, and versatility for a the ultimate tool for general R&D and
wide range of component measurements. manufacturing test of components and
Offering fast measurement speed and materials.

Fast measurement speed Accurate measurements

The E4980A offers excellent Exceptionally low noise at both low and
speed: high impedance for evaluating
– 5.6 ms (SHORT) 2 the characteristics of inductors and
– 88 ms (MED) 2 capacitors with excellent accuracy and
– 220 ms (LONG) 2 repeatability.
– 0.05% basic impedance accuracy
– 1/2/4m cable extension capability
– Open/Short/Load correction
High-resolution LCD display USB interface
Full, 7-digit display and 6 display (memory devices only)
modes for clear and easy viewing. Easily save measurement states,
data logs, and screen captures to
Simple and intuitive operation
USB memory devices.
Easily configure measurements with soft
keys (same interface as Keysight's LED status lights
4284A LCR), one-touch front panel keys Conveniently view DC bias,
and an intuitive user interface. DC source, and USB memory status.

DC source1 100 µV to 2 Vrms/20 Vrms1

Low noise DC source port provides variable test signals
more measurement flexibility. The DC Provides high signal levels to evaluate
source enables a one-box solution, the AC voltage characteristics of
making an additional DC source or your devices.
multimeter unnecessary.
– 0 to ± 10 V 1
DC bias
Built-in, wide, DC-voltage-bias-range
source provides accurate bias
dependency evaluation for
semiconductor wafer, C, L,
1. Option E4980A-001 required.
and material measurements.
2. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.
For additional details, refer to the E4980A/E4980AL – 1.5 V and 2 V (standard)
data sheet (literature number 5989-4435EN). – 0 to ± 40 V 1
– Auto bias polarity control 1
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Key Features
Accurate measurements
Exceptionally low noise at both low and Measurement versatility
high impedance to improve test quality. – 20 Hz to 2 MHz test frequency Option E4980A-001 power
– 0.05 % basic impedance accuracy with 4-digit resolution at any and DC bias enhancement
frequency – 0 to 20 Vrms/100 mArms test signal
– Open/Short/Load compensation
– 16 impedance parameters – Built-in 40 V DC bias with 0.3 mV
support
– 100 µV to 2 Vrms, 1 µA to 20 mA resolution
– Cable extension (1/2/4m) support
– variable test signal – Built-in 10 V DC source
Fast measurement speed 1 – Auto-level control – DC resistance, DC current, and
Fast speed provides more throughput – 201 points of programmable DC voltage measurement capability
reducing cost of test. list sweep
– 5.6 ms (SHORT)
– 88 ms (MED)
– 220 ms (LONG)

Compact and light weight Standard LAN/USB/GPIB interface

Small size for easy transportation Flexible PC connectivity and fast transfer speed
– 370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D) mm – 10/100 Base-T LAN
– 5.3 kg (11.7 lb.) – USB (USBTMC) interface
– GPIB for robust instrument control and test External trigger
automation

Optional handler and scanner interfaces

Two interface options to choose from:
– Handler interface with 9 BIN outputs
(Option E4980A-201)
– Scanner interface with 128 multi-channel correction
(Option E4980A-301)

1. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.

For additional details, refer to the E4980A data sheet
(literature number 5989-4435EN).

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Accurate, Fast Measurements up to 2 MHz

Accurate measurements provide design and test confidence
Broad range impedance Stable small ESR/low Exceptionally accurate, high
measurements impedance measurements impedance measurements
The E4980A LCR meter offers excellent The equivalent series resistance (ESR) The capacitance values of chip-capacitors
performance for all impedance mea- of capacitors is becoming smaller and and semiconductor wafers are now down
surements. smaller to meet high-speed and low to femto-farad (fF) range. Thus, very sta-
power-consumption circuit needs; and is ble and accurate high impedance measure-
Reliable measurement performance is difficult to measure. The E4980A provides ments are required for higher yields and
needed to meet the test requirements of exceptional measurement stability. design reliability. Surpassing Keysight’s
today’s latest devices. Only the E4980A previous industry-standard LCR meter
offers fast measurement speed and out- (4284A), the E4980A further improves
standing performance within “both” measurement stability for these small
low and high impedance ranges with capacitance devices.
exceptional dissipation factor accuracy.

Figure 2. Low impedance evaluation (1 mΩ at 100 kHz).

Figure 1. 10% impedance measurement accura- Figure 3. High impedance evaluation (1 pF at 1 MHz).
cy range. Test signal 1 Vrms, MED mode, cable
0m.
Offering the industry’s best combination of speed and accuracy

Fast measurement speed for

more throughput in manufacturing
– 5.6 ms per point at 1 MHz with
SHORT mode 1
– 88 ms per point at 1 MHz with
MED mode 1
– 220 ms per point at 1 MHz with
LONG mode 1

Average function (up to 999)

Enables users to improve measurement
repeatability. Figure 4. Measurement time1: standard E4980A LCR vs. 4284A LCR.

1. Measurement time at 1 MHz. Supplemental information.

For additional details, refer to the E4980A data sheet
(literature number 5989-4435EN).

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Versatile Measurement Capability to Meet your Application Needs

Powerful features increase test reliability and efficiency

Figure 6. List sweep mode

Figure 5. Select one of six display modes

Six convenient display modes DC parameter measurement (Opt. 001)

Select one of six display modes to suit Simultaneously measure DC voltage and
your particular measurement needs. DC current as well as impedance. Leakage
– Normal view for a data overview current measurements are available for
– Large display view for enhanced capacitance evaluation.
Figure 7. DCR measurement
readability
– BIN No. view for measurement 40 V DC bias (Opt. 001)
comparison and device sorting Built-in, wide range (± 40 Vdc/100 mA)
– BIN count view for statistical evaluation DC bias source enables accurate DC bias
– LIST sweep view for continuous data verses impedance evaluation.
– Blank page view for ultimate speed
(Turns off display to save refresh time.) DC source (Opt. 001)
Provides an additional, independent DC
201 points list sweep source port to expand the flexibility of DC
Frequency, measurement range, and stimu- control and bias applications. For example,
lus conditions, can be set as list parame- this option enables measurement of three
ters (max 201 points). You can choose two terminal devices, allowing you to control
parameters independently to test under a your DUT, add extra bias, and control
variety of measurement conditions. additional devices at the same time. Figure 9. Measurement using DC source

DC resistance measurement
For inductor measurement, Ls or Lp and Rdc
parameters can be measured at the same
time.

E4980A power and DC bias

enhancement
(Option E4980A-001)
20 Vrms test signal (Opt. 001)
A powerful AC test signal provides up to Figure 8. Vdc Idc measurements
20 Vrms, 100 mArms (maximum). This
allows you to evaluate AC level dependency
without an external amplifier.

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Exceeding Expectations in Productivity

Support for a large variety of
test fixtures
The E4980A can be used with over twenty
fixtures to meet a variety of evaluation
needs; from materials to SMD components.
Also, built-in compensation functions mini-
mize the influence of test fixtures.

USB memory support

The front panel USB memory interface
allows you to quickly and easily save state
files, measurement log data, and display
images to an external USB memory device Figure 10. The E4980A LCR meter offers support for a wide variety of test fixtures
(mass storage).

Figure 11. Example of use with USB storage device

PC connectivity Figure 12. The E4980A LCR meter can conveniently be controlled over LAN
Standard GPIB/LAN/USB control interfaces with a computer and a Web browser
provide a variety of paths for controlling the
instrument. Using a LAN cable, you can
even control the E4980A with a computer Materials measurements with Upgradability
and Web browser.
N1500A measurement suite
The N1500A Option 006 supports the Upgrade options such as E4980AU-001
Scanner or handler interface E4980A with the 16451B and 16452A for (power and DC bias enchancement),
options materials measurements. The N1500A's E4980AU-201 (handler interface),
The E4980A offers an optically-isolated 9-BIN easy-to-use user interface for calibra- E4980AU-301 (scanner interface) allow
handler (Option 201) for integration into tion, limit test, and report generation you to maximize the ROI. Refer to the
handler systems. A 128-channel scanner functions provide versatility when mak- configuration guide for more details.
interface (Option 301) facilitates applica- ing materials measurements. The
tions requiring a component scanner. Both N1500A can run on an external PC.
interfaces have standard compatibility
with other LCR system instruments (e.g.
4284A/88A/78A, etc.) for easy integration
into systems. The multi-compensation
function enables open/short/load com-
pensations to perform scanning measure-
ments independently in each scanner
channel. This minimizes inconsistency in
measured values between channels for
more accurate measurements throughout
the scanner system.

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To our 4284A/4279A LCR Users, the E4980A Provides Even Greater Value!
Enhanced test efficiency High compatibility to ease migration
Both the Keysight 4284A Precision LCR Meter and 4279A Almost all E4980A functions are compatible with the 4284A
1 MHz C-V Meter have long been recognized as industry stan- and 4279A, enabling users to migrate to the E4980A with
dard equipment for a wide range of impedance measurement ease. For detailed migration information, refer to the technical
applications. overview, Migrating from a Keysight 4284A to a Keysight
E4980A Precision LCR Meter and Migrating from a Keysight
The E4980A LCR combines fast, accurate measurements with 4279A to a Keysight E4980A Precision LCR Meter available on
powerful features to enhance your measurement efficiency our Web site. www.keysight.com/find/E4980A
and make your job easier.

Key specifications and function compatibility

E4980A Precision LCR 4284A Precision LCR 4279A C-V meter
Frequency 20 Hz to MHz 20Hz to 1 KHz 1 MHz
Test signal level 0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 20 mArms 0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 20 mArms 20 m, 50 m, 100 m, 200 m,
0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 100 mArms1 0 to 2 Vrms/0 to 200 mArms2 500 m, 1 Vms
Auto level control (ALC) Yes Yes No
DC bias capability Built-in 1.5 V, 2 V Built-in 1.5 V, 2 V Built-in ± 38 V
± 40 V1 ± 40 V2 External bias input
DC source ± 10 V 1 No No
Programmable list sweep 201 points 10 points 51 points
Remote control GPIB, LAN, USB GPIB GPIB
Web browser control Yes No No
Control commands 4284A compatible 4284A unique 4279A unique
Basic accuracy 0.1% @ SHORT 0.1% @ SHORT 0.1% @ SHORT
0.05% @ MED/LONG 0.05% @ MED/LONG
Parameters Cp-D/Q/G/Rp, Cs-D/Q/Rs, Lp- Cp-D/Q/G/Rp, Cs-D/Q/Rs, C-D/Q/ESR/G
D/Q/G/Rp, Ls-D/Q/Rs, R-X, Z-Ød/Ør, Lp-D/Q/G/Rp, Ls-D/Q/Rs, R-X,
G-B, Y-Ø/Ør Z-Ød/Ør, G-B, Y-Ø/Ør
Lp-Rdc, Ls-Rdc, Vdc-Idc1
Measurement time mode Standard model 1500 ms / 1500 ms @ 20 Hz 10 ms @ 1 MHz (List sweep
(SHORT/MED) 330 ms/380 ms @ 20 Hz 270 ms / 400 ms@ 100 Hz mode, bias ON)
20 ms/110 ms @ 1 kHz 40 ms / 190 ms@ 1 kHz
7.7 ms/92 ms @ 10 kHz 30 ms / 180 ms@ 10 kHz
5.7 ms/89 ms @ 100 kHz 30 ms / 180 ms@ 100 kHz
5.6 ms/88 ms @ 1 MHz 30 ms / 180 ms@ 1 MHz
5.6 ms/88 ms @ 2 MHz

Entry model (E4980A-005)

1040 ms / 1150 ms @ 20 Hz
240 ms / 380 ms @ 100 Hz
37 ms / 200 ms @ 1 kHz
25 ms / 180 ms @ 10 kHz
23 ms / 180 ms @ 100 kHz
23 ms / 180 ms @ 1 MHz
23 ms / 180 ms @ 2 MHz
Storage devices Internal/USB memory Internal/memory card Internal
Cable lengths 0, 1, 2, 4, m 0, 1, 1 3, 4 3, m 0, 1, 2, m
Cabinet dimensions (mm) 370 (W) x 105 (H) x 390 (D) mm 426 (W) x 177 (H) x 498 (D) mm 426 (W) x 177 (H) x 498 (D) mm
Weight 5.3 kg 15 kg 15 kg

1. Option E4980A-001 required. 2. Option 4284A-001 required. 3. Option 4284A-006 required.

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Ordering Information
E4980A Precision LCR Meter, 20 Hz to Interface options
2 MHz (ultimate accuracy E4980A-710 No interface
and speed) E4980A-201 Handler interface
E4980A-005 Entry Model Precision LCR Meter, E4980A-301 Scanner interface
20 Hz to 2 MHz (same accuracy,
less speed ) Additional options
E4980A-ABA Add hardcopy user's guide
Power and DC bias enhancement option (English)
E4980A-001 Power and DC bias enhancement E4980A-ABJ Add hardcopy users guide
(Japanese)
DCR measurement option (mandatory) E4980A-1A7 Add ISO 17025 compliant
E4980A-200 DCR measurement calibration
E4980A-1CM1 Add rack mount kit

Power/DC bias related options (select one of two options below)

Features E4980A Standard model E4980A-001 Power and
DC bias enhancement
AC test signal 0 to 2 Vrms, 20 mArms 0 to 2 Vrms, 20 mArms
DC bias 1.5 V and 2 V 0 to ±40 V, ±100 mA
DC Source – Yes ( 0 to ±10V)
DCR/DCI/DCV – Yes
measurement
Auto bias – Yes
polarity control

Interface related options (select two of three options below) 2

Options E4980A-710 E4980A-201 E4980A-301
No Interface Handler interface Scanner interface
Function Blank panel Enables connection Enables connection
to handler system to scanner system

Web Resources
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1. A carrying handle is included with the standard option.

2. Two interface slots on the rear panel must be filled by selecting two different interface options:
E4980A, -201, -301 and -710. However, if only a GPIB interface is required, two blank panels

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