Agilent/Keysight U1701B
The Agilent/Keysight U1701B is a handheld capacitance meter designed for quick and reliable measurement of capacitance. It features a wide measurement range, high accuracy, and a user-friendly interface. Ideal for electronics troubleshooting, component testing, and quality control.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight U1701B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $185
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- U1701B
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight U1701B is a handheld capacitance meter engineered for rapid, accurate capacitor characterization across a broad measurement range. Designed for electronics assembly, passive component troubleshooting, and quality control, this meter combines precision measurement capability with intelligent sorting and analysis functions. The 4½-digit display delivers readings to 11,000 counts with automatic polarity indication and backlight operation.
Technical Specifications
Capacitance Measurement Range: 1000 pF to 199.99 mF Resolution: Ranges from 0.1 pF (1000.0 pF range) to 0.01 mF (199.99 mF range), with intermediate steps across nF and µF scales. Accuracy: Temperature-compensated to 23 °C ± 5 °C, <80% RH. Typical performance: ±0.5% + 3 counts (100 nF to 100 µF ranges); ±1.0% + 10 counts (1000 pF range); ±2.0% + 5 counts (199.99 mF range). Full accuracy maintained 0 °C to 50 °C. Measuring Rate: 5 times/s (≤100 µF); 0.86 times/s (1000 µF); 0.13 times/s (10 mF); 0.006 times/s (199.99 mF). Display: 4½-digit dual LCD, 11,000 counts maximum resolution. Automatic polarity. Backlight and secondary display for extended functionality. Power: 9 V alkaline battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61). AC adapter available. Operating Environment: 0 °C to 50 °C (full accuracy); humidity ≤80% RH at ≤31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 50 °C. Temperature coefficient: 0.1 × (specified accuracy)/°C.Key Features
- Compare Mode with 25 user-defined High/Low limit sets; audible and visible alerts; non-volatile memory
- Tolerance Mode with selectable 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% tolerance bands
- Relative Mode to offset residual lead capacitance
- Hold function for measurement freezing
- Min/Max/Average recording and statistics
- Data logging to PC via optional IR-to-USB cable (U5481B)
Typical Applications Electronics assembly verification, passive component sorting, in-circuit capacitor troubleshooting, production quality control, and field service diagnostics.
Compatibility & Integration Optional IR-to-USB cable (U5481B) enables PC-based data acquisition and logging workflows.
Agilent / Keysight U1701B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight U1701B. Calibration covers impedance magnitude accuracy at 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz, dissipation factor (D) and quality factor (Q) accuracy, phase angle accuracy, open and short compensation verification, and cable length compensation. HP/Keysight 4284A additionally verified at 1 MHz.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight U1701B faults: GPIB interface board failure, display failure, guard terminal switch contact wear, oscillator calibration drift on older analog bridges. HP 4284A and 4285A most common faults are HPIB interface board failure and display contrast loss. The internal oscillator and vector measurement circuits are highly stable and rarely fail. Wayne Kerr and GenRad bridge instruments may develop switch contact wear on decade resistance/capacitance dials.
Agilent / Keysight U1701B price
This Agilent / Keysight U1701B is listed at $185. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight U1701B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight U1701B 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 impedance magnitude accuracy at 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz, dissipation factor (D) and quality factor (Q) accuracy, phase angle accuracy, open and short compensation verification, and cable length compensation. HP/Keysight 4284A additionally verified at 1 MHz.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
