Wayne Kerr 6550B

The Wayne Kerr 6550B Precision Impedance Analyzer provides precise and fast testing of devices at frequencies up to 50 MHz. Its accuracy and versatility make this precision instrument the ideal choice for many diffe tasks and applications including passive component design, dielectric material testing and resonant frequency characterization. Because the Wayne Kerr 6550B Precision Impedance Analyzer provides for comprehensive and precise component tests at higher frequencies it is the perfect solution for those who have demanding component measurement needs.

Features and Specifications of the Wayne Kerr 6550B Precision Impedance Analyzer include:

• Precise high frequency impedance measurements
• Characterize components from 20 Hz to 50 MHz
• Comprehensive measurement functions
• Easy to use with large TFT touch screen
• Clear graphic displays aids measurements
• Traditional LCR Meter mode for single and repetitive measurements
• Protection against charged capacitors
• Resonance Search
• Equivalent Circuit Analysis Function
• Fully programmable over GPIB
• Intuitive user interface
• Keyboard and mouse optional control
• AC Measurement Parmeters / Functions:
  • Impedance (Z)
  • Phase Angle (Ø)
  • Capacitance (C)
  • Dissipation Factor (D)
  • Inductance (L)
  • Quality Factor (Q)
  • Resistance (R)
  • Reactance (X)
  • Conductance (G)
  • Susceptance (B)
  • Admittance (Y)
• High Measurement Accuracy:
  • Basic measurement accuracy:   05%
  • Capacitance, Inductance and Impedance basic accuracy:   +0.05%
  • Dissipation Accuracy:   +0.0005
  • Quality Factor Accuracy:   +0.05%
• Variable drive and bias levels:
  • AC drive level:   10m V to Vrms (varies with frequency)
  • 200μA to 20mArms (varies with frequency)
  • Signal source impedance: 5 ohm nominal
• Data storage and retrieval:   all measurement and setup data can be stored using Ethernet interface or a USB flash memory (supplied as standard)
• Display format:   series or paralled equivalent circuit - all parameters
• Frequency:   20 Hz to 50 MHz
• Mode of operation:
  • Graphical sweep mode:
    • Allows graphical sweep of any two measurement parameters
    • Swept parameters: frequency, drive level or DC bias
  • Meter mode:   Allows the instrument to be used as a standard LCR meter
  • Setup Data:   Up to 20 instrument setups may be locally stored for each mode
  • Equivalent Circuit Analysis
• Measurement Connections:   4 front panel BNC connectors permit 3 or 4 terminal connections with the screens at ground potential