Wayne Kerr 6430B Precision Component Analyzer

The Wayne Kerr 6430B Precision Component Analyzer is an essential tool for precise testing and characterization of passive components, especially beneficial for capacitor manufacturers. With high-resolution capabilities, this analyzer combines rapid automatic production testing with comprehensive design evaluation, making it the go-to choice for designers, quality control engineers, and circuit designers.

Key Features and Specifications

• Fast Automatic Multi-Frequency Testing: Optimize testing with rapid multi-frequency production capabilities specifically tailored for capacitors.
• Protection Against Charged Capacitors:
  • Equipped with a protection unit that safeguards the analyzer from up to 25 Joules of charged energy, ensuring durability and safety during testing.
• High Measurement Accuracy: Achieve exceptional performance with a basic measurement accuracy of 0.02% on dissipation factor.
• Measurement Frequency Range: Characterizes components with a frequency reach up to 500 kHz.
• User-Friendly Interface: Features a large LCD display for easy navigation and an intuitive user interface for efficient operation.
• Data Management: Pass/Fail data can be presented in statistical formats, easily viewable on the LCD display, and exportable via GPIB to printers or other devices.
• Comprehensive Measurement Functions: Supports a variety of parameters including:
  • Impedance (Z)
  • Phase Angle (Ø)
  • Inductance (L)
  • Capacitance (C)
  • DC Resistance (Rdc)
  • AC Resistance (Rac)
  • Quality Factor (Q)
  • Dissipation Factor (D)
  • Admittance (Y)
  • Conductance (G)
  • Reactance (X)
  • Susceptance (B)
• Graphical Sweeps: Analyze all measurement functions with graphical representations up to 3 MHz, allowing for detailed assessment of parameter values against frequency or AC drive levels.
• External Control Features:
  • Utilizes the GPIB interface for instrument control and retrieval of measured values for quality control and archiving.
  • Includes output lines for interfacing with automated bin handling equipment.
  • Pre-set component tolerance levels can be stored for streamlined testing.
  • Accessible 25-way D connector on the rear panel for convenient external component connection.
• Modes of Operation:
  • Measurement Mode: Selection of any parameter and test condition with single-level functions controlled via keyboard.
  • Deviation Mode: Displays relative or percentage deviation from nominal values.
  • Multi-Frequency Mode: Up to 8 frequencies can be measured with predefined limits for quality assurance.
  • Analysis Mode and Binning: Options for extended analysis capabilities and binning processes are available to enhance testing efficiency.