Protek 9216A - Background on Components and Measurements

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PROTEK 9216A
Digital LCR Meter
User’s Manual
Volume 2: Reference
Table of Contents
Background on Components and Measurements ................................................................................................ 4
Definitions of Resistive and Reactive Parameters .......................................................................................... 4
Component Categories............................................................................................................................ 4
Units ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Series and Parallel Equivalent Circuits ........................................................................................................... 5
Quality Factors ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Accuracy and Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Accuracy Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8
General Accuracy Equation ..................................................................................................................... 8
Accuracy Equations for Specific Measurement Modes ......................................................................... 10
R + Q Accuracy............................................................................................................................... 10