The Keysight E4990A Impedance Analyzer characterizes dielectric and magnetic materials from 20 Hz to 120 MHz. It offers precise control of the test signal, so you can evaluate materials under the conditions that matter to your application.
Frequency range
- Range: 20 Hz to 10, 20, 30, 50 or 120 MHz (five frequency options, upgradable)
- Resolution: 1 mHz
- Materials measurement: dielectric and magnetic materials up to 120 MHz with the appropriate test fixtures
Test signal level
- AC voltage: 5 mVrms to 1 Vrms, with 1 mV resolution
- AC current: 200 µArms to 20 mArms, with 20 µA resolution
- Low-impedance measurements: for impedances of 50 Ω or less, keep the test signal at or below 0.5 Vrms or 20 mArms
DC bias
- Built-in DC bias: 0 V to ±40 V and 0 A to ±100 mA, for evaluating materials and components under bias conditions
Measurement performance
- Basic accuracy: ±0.08% (±0.045% typical)
- Impedance range: 25 mΩ to 40 MΩ (10% accuracy range)
Fixtures and software for materials measurement
Pair the E4990A with the N15005A and N15006A material software, which replace the former N1500A Options 005 and 006, respectively, and Keysight material test fixtures, such as the 16451B dielectric test fixture and the 16454A magnetic material test fixture. The software includes calibration, limit testing, and report generation functions, and runs on the E4990A or an external PC.
From low-frequency dielectric evaluation to magnetic material characterization at 120 MHz, the E4990A combines wide frequency coverage, flexible test signal control, and built-in DC bias in a single instrument.