HP 4284A - Page 335

Change supplementorhave a dierent manual part number. This
sheet contains \change information" that explains how to adapt the
manual to the newer instrument.
In addition to change information, the supplementmay contain
information for correcting errors (Errata) in the manual. Tokeep
this manual as current and accurate as p ossible, Hewlett-Packard
recommends that you perio dically request the latest Manual Changes
supplement. The supplement for this manual is identied by this
manual's printing date and its part number, both of which app ear on
the manual's title page. Complimentary copies of the supplement are
available from Hewlett-Packard. If the serial prex or number of an
instrumentislower than that on the title page of this manual, see
Appendix A, MANUAL CHANGES .
For information concerning, a serial number prex that is not listed
on the title page or in the Manual Change supplement, contact the
nearest Hewlett-Packard oce.
Specifications
The complete HP 4284A sp ecications are listed b elo
w. These
specications are the performance standards or limits against
which the instrument is tested. When shipped from the factory
,
the HP 4284A meets the sp ecications listed in this section. The
specication test pro cedures are covered in Chapter 10.
Measurement Functions
Measurement Parameters
j Z j : Absolute value of imp edance
j Y j : Absolute value of admittance
L : Inductance
C : Capacitance
R : Resistance
G : Conductance
D : Dissipation factor
Q : Quality factor
R
s
: Equivalent series resistance
R
p
:Parallel resistance
X : Reactance
B : Susceptance
 : Phase angle
Combinations
j Z j , j Y j L, C RG
 (deg),  (rad) D, Q, R
s
,R
p
,G X B
9-2 General Information