Genrad 1689M Precision Impedance Meter

The GenRad 1689M Precision Impedance Meter gives you the best performance for your most demanding applications whether they be metrology, production tests, incoming inspections, component design and evaluation, process monitoring or dielectric measurement. GenRad 1689M units are versatile, fully-functional, patented, microprocessor-based passive component testers. The Genrad 1689M is a sophisticated, microprocessor-controlled tester that brings new levels of flexibility, simplicity and accuracy to impedance measurement. This impedance meter is a high-performance automated tester with a range of programmable test frequencies and test voltages, as well as automatic limit comparison, automatic parameter selection, remote programmability, automatic binning, and automatic zeroing. The 1689M Precision Impedance Meter provides a powerful combination of features designed to maximize productivity in all testing environments.

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General Specifications
Measurement Parameters	C/D, L/Q, R/Q, or C/R (series or parallel)
Test Frequencies	Over 500 programmable test frequencies (12Hz to 100kHz), 0.01% accuracy
Applied Voltage	5mV to 1.275V (programmable in 5mV steps)
Measurement Speed	Up to 19 measurements/second
Accuracy	Primary parameter: basic RLC ±0.02% Secondary parameter: basic DQ ±0.0001
Impedance Range
Parameter	Direct reading range	Ratio and DQ in PPM
R	0.00001Ω to 99999kΩ	0.00010μΩ to 9999.9GΩ
L	0.00001mH to 99999H	0.00010nH to 9999.9MH
C	0.00001pF to 99999μF	0.00010aF to 9999.9F
R with C	0.0001Ω to 9999kΩ	not extended
D with C	0.0001 to 9999	1 to 9999 ppm
Q with R or L	0.0001 to 9999	1 to 9999 ppm

The world's de facto standard for AC resistance, low-frequency inductance, and capacitance measurement
0.02% accuracy for R, L, and C
0.0001 accuracy for Dissipation and Q
5 Impedance Parameters
Programmable test frequencies from 12 Hz to 100 kHz for testing versatility
Programmable test voltages from 5 mV to 1.275 V
Dual display featuring 5-digit readout for RLC and 4-digit readout for D and Q
Extremely reliable: over 30 years of history
Optional IEEE-488 interface available
Built-in 4-terminal, shielded kelvin fixture for testing axial and radial components while protecting measurement integrity

SKU: GENR-1689M