HP / Agilent 16453A Dielectric Material Test Fixture
The HP/Agilent 16453A is a dielectric material test fixture designed for precise measurement of dielectric properties of solid materials. It enables accurate characterization of permittivity and loss tangent over a broad frequency range. Ideal for research, development, and quality control applications.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 16453A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $5,422
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 16453A
This unit
The HP/Agilent 16453A Dielectric Material Test Fixture is a parallel plate measurement instrument for characterizing the dielectric properties of solid materials. It employs a flexible electrode that automatically conforms to the material surface, eliminating manual adjustment and ensuring consistent electrode contact across the measurement area. The fixture connects to impedance analyzers including the Keysight E4991A, E4991B, Agilent 4291A/B, and HP 4291A to measure dielectric constant and loss tangent.
Its self-adjusting electrode design provides reliable results across a broad frequency spectrum without the parallelism constraints of fixed-electrode fixtures.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 1.0 GHz
- DC Bias Voltage: ±40 V maximum
- AC+DC Voltage: ±42 V peak maximum
- Material Thickness: 0.3 mm to 3 mm
- Material Diameter: ≥15 mm
- Measured Properties: Dielectric constant and loss tangent
- Electrode Type: Flexible, self-adjusting
- Measurement Method: Parallel plate capacitive
- Connector Type: Precision coaxial
Key Features
- Flexible electrode automatically conforms to sample surface geometry
- Eliminates manual parallelism adjustment required in competing fixtures
- Operates from 1 MHz to 1.0 GHz, spanning RF to microwave frequencies
- Supports simultaneous DC bias (±40 V) with AC excitation (±42 V peak)
- Compact form factor: 130 mm (H) × 50 mm (W) × 60 mm (D), weighing 600 g
- Wide operating temperature range: −55°C to +200°C
- Tolerates humid environments up to 95% RH at wet bulb <40°C
Typical Applications
- Dielectric property characterization in material research
- Quality control testing of insulators and polymer films
- Permittivity and loss tangent measurement in electronics manufacturing
- Frequency-dependent dielectric analysis across RF bands
Compatibility & Integration The fixture integrates with Keysight E4991A, E4991B, Agilent 4291A/B, and HP 4291A impedance analyzers. Relative complex permittivity is calculated by the analyzer firmware (e.g., option 002). Connection via precision coaxial connectors ensures impedance-matched signal transmission.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1 MHz to 1.0 GHz | Voltage / Current Range: ±40 V DC maximum, ±42 V peak (AC+DC) |
HP / Agilent 16453A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 16453A. Calibration covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common HP / Agilent 16453A faults: vacuum gauge filament failure (ionization gauges), spectrophotometer D2 lamp end-of-life, wavelength motor failure, strain indicator front-panel binding post corrosion, pH electrode conditioning failure. Most specialty laboratory instruments fail at their electromechanical interfaces first — vacuum gauge connectors and filament assemblies, spectrophotometer lamp housings and motor drives, strain indicator binding post corrosion. Component-level repair is standard; manufacturer support for legacy instruments is often limited, making third-party bench repair the practical path.
HP / Agilent 16453A price
This HP / Agilent 16453A is listed at $5,421.58. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 16453A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 16453A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
