An impedance analyzer determines the impedance, the counteractive force to AC current, that a circuit possesses.
What Is Impedance?
Impedance refers to resistance in relation to the AC current in a circuit. This resistance measurement is necessary for technicians and electricians who work with AC-powered electronics and their components. For successful electrical network testing and impedance testing operators use impedance analyzers.
What Is An Impedance Analyzer?
Impedance analyzers provide valuable information to users seeking to impedance-match circuitry to be used in communications and control systems, namely the capacitance, inductance, and resistance of an electronic circuit. These qualities can be defined as impedance parameters, and by measuring the phase-sensitivity to voltage-to current ratio, users discover them. In turn, the impedance analyzer will display absolute impedance and phase as well as the real and imagined part of the impedance.
Impedance analyzers are also used to test and measure these characteristics of a material that is being considered for an electrical design, such as a substrate. Applications include the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, food, and medical industries. For similar measurements, see LCR Meters.
How Does An Impedance Analyzer Work?
Potential wave, current wave, maximum current, and minimum current are important aspects of how an impedance analyzer works. Able to find the electrical resistance of the test subject, this device allows technicians to procure valuable information about the impedance. This result is important because operators need to be able to assess component characteristics in an electrical network.
How To Use An Impedance Analyzer
- Select the ideal analyzer based on your frequency and test requirements
- Connect the test subject to device (with connector component or directly to the analyzer)
- Power up the device
- Use the interface to indicate what you are testing for
- Make sure your parameters are set up correctly
- Start testing
- Review data
- Save data for later reference
RF Impedance Analyzer Features
- Multiple frequency options
- Windows-styled user interfaces
- Built-in VBA programming functions
- Data transfer through LAN interfaces
- Sweep parameters
- Wide impedance ranges
- Powerful impedance analysis functions
- Advanced calibration and error compensations
- Test components in-circuit and out-of-circuit
- Easy-to-use test fixtures
- High-speed testing capabilities
- Clear graphic displays & aids in measurements
Note: Features vary depending on the impedance analyzer model.
Impedance Analyzer Applications
- Passive components
- Chip components impedance measurement
- Semiconductor components
- C-V characteristics analysis
- Dielectric material
- Magnetic material
- Direct connection types
- User-friendly interfaces
Note: Applications vary depending on the impedance analyzer model.
Choosing The Right Impedance Analyzer
ATEC has plenty of models that will help you complete your testing efficiently and accurately. Renting an Impedance analyzer is a cost-effective solution. Impedance analyzer rentals also save valuable time.
ATEC’s Impedance Analyzer Rentals
We provide our customers with a variety impedance analyzer rental options. For more information, reach out us, and our rental agents can assist you in choosing the ideal impedance analyzer based on your test standards. ATEC offers impedance analyzer rentals for a variety of products from industry-leading manufactures.
Impedance Analyzer Manufacturers
- Keysight
- Agilent
- Hioki
- Wayne Kerr
- GenRad