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Agilent 16196A/B/C/D Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture
Operation and Service Manual
Fourth Edition
Agilent Part No. 16196-90040
June 2005
Printed in Japan

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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the
equipment. In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use
of the instrument.
Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
NOTE 16196A/B/C/D comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. 16196A/B/C/D are INDOOR USE product.
• Ground The Instrument
To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to
a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade.
• DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere

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Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operation
of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts
or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that
safety features are maintained.
• Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
Safety Symbol
General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are listed
below.
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for
the user to refer to the instrument manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
In position of push-button switch.
Out position of push-button switch.
Frame (or chassis) terminal. A connection to the frame (chassis) of the equipment which
normally include all exposed metal structure.
WARNING This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or
the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all of the product.
NOTE Note denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or
the like, which is essential to highlight.

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Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time
of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
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applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied with regard to
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warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent shall not be
liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, use, or performance of this document or any information contained herein.
Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms
covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in
the separate agreement will control.
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Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Assistance
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For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office.
Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

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Typeface Conventions
Bold Boldface type is used when a term is defined. For
example: icons are symbols.
Italic Italic type is used for emphasis and for titles of
manuals and other publications.
[Hardkey] Indicates a hardkey labeled “Hardkey.”
Softkey Indicates a softkey labeled “Softkey.”
[Hardkey] - Softkey1 - Softkey2 Indicates keystrokes [Hardkey] - Softkey1 -
Softkey2.

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Contents
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1. Installation Guide
Incoming Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the 16196A/B/C/D to a Measuring Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Product Overview
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Names of Accessories and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. Operation
Flow of Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting and Changing the Insulator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Electrical Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performing Fixture Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Measuring Open Compensation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Measuring Short Compensation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting and Measuring DUTs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing the DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4. User Maintenance
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The Necessity of User Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
User Maintenance Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Places Requiring Cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wear Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Example of User Limit Values Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reference Value Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Measuring Impedance Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Check Sheet Fill-Out Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Electrode Wear Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Short Plate Wear Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parts Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Procedure for Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Check Following Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Assembling Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrode Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Short Plate Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5. Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Supplemental Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Additional Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6. Service
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Contents
Block Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Other Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Maintenance Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
16196U Maintenance Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lower Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Upper Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Assembling Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Method Using Network Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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1. Installation Guide
1 Installation Guide
In this chapter, the procedures required from the time the 16196A/B/C/D Parallel Electrode
SMD Test Fixture arrives until its use begins are described.

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Installation Guide
Incoming Inspection
Incoming Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material
is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for
completeness and the 16196A/B/C/D has been checked mechanically and electrically.
The shipment should contain everything listed in Table 1-1 to Table 1-4. If the contents are
incomplete or if there is mechanical damage or defect, notify the nearest Agilent
Technologies office. If the shipping container is damaged or the cushioning material shows
signs of unusual stress, notify the carrier as well as the Agilent Technologies office. Keep
the shipping materials for the carrier's inspection.
NOTE When the equipment is used for the first time following purchase, “Wear Check” should be
conducted. This “Wear Check” is required for keeping the measurement accuracy. Refer to
“Reference Value Acquisition” on page 46 in “Wear Check” for details.

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Installation Guide
Incoming Inspection
1. Installation Guide
Figure 1-1 16196A/B/C/D Contents

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Installation Guide
Incoming Inspection
Table 1-1 16196A Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.
1 16196A Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture - 1
-Insulator Assembly φ1.34 *1 16196-60112 1
2 Insulator Assembly φ1.14 16196-60113 1
2 Insulator Assembly φ1.08 16196-60114 1
3Open Plate *2 16196-29002 1
4Short Plate *2 16196-29026 1
5 Push Ring 16196-24004 1
6Tweezers*3 8710-2081 1
7 Cleaning Rod 5182-7586 1
8 Wrench 8710-0909 1
9Magnifying Glass*3 16193-60002 1
10 Carrying Case 16196-60150 1
11 Operation and Service Manual (This manual)*4 16196-90040 1
*1. Mounted in the Test Fixture when shipped from the factory.
*2.The Open Plate and Short Plate are packed in a single case and shipped.
*3.Furnished with Option 710.
*4.Furnished with Option ABA.
Table 1-2 16196B Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.
1 16196B Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture - 1
-Insulator Assembly φ0.85 *1 16196-60212 1
2 Insulator Assembly φ0.75 16196-60213 1
2 Insulator Assembly φ0.68 16196-60214 1
3Open Plate *2 16196-29002 1
4Short Plate *2 16196-29027 1
5 Push Ring 16196-24004 1
6Tweezers*3 8710-2081 1
7 Cleaning Rod 5182-7586 1
8 Wrench 8710-0909 1

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Installation Guide
Incoming Inspection
1. Installation Guide
9Magnifying Glass*3 16193-60002 1
10 Carrying Case 16196-60250 1
11 Operation and Service Manual (This manual)*4 16196-90040 1
*1.Mounted in the Test Fixture when shipped from the factory.
*2.The Open Plate and Short Plate are packed in a single case and shipped.
*3.Furnished with Option 710.
*4.Furnished with Option ABA.
Table 1-3 16196C Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.
1 16196C Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture - 1
-Insulator Assembly φ0.48 *1 16196-60312 1
3Open Plate *2 16196-29002 1
4Short Plate*2 16196-29028 1
5 Push Ring 16196-24004 1
6Tweezers*3 8710-2081 1
7 Cleaning Rod 5182-7586 1
8 Wrench 8710-0909 1
9Magnifying Glass*3 16193-60002 1
10 Carrying Case 16196-60350 1
11 Operation and Service Manual (This manual)*4 16196-90040 1
*1.Mounted on the Test Fixture when shipped from the factory.
*2.The Open Plate and Short Plate are packed in a single case and shipped.
*3.Furnished with Option 710.
*4.Furnished with Option ABA.
Table 1-4 16196D Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.
1 16196D Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture - 1
-Insulator Assembly φ0.30 *1 16196-60414 1
2 Insulator Assembly φ0.34 16196-60412 1
3Open Plate *2 16196-29002 1
Table 1-2 16196B Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.

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Incoming Inspection
4Short Plate *2 16196-29030*3 1
5 Push Ring 16196-24004 1
6Tweezers*4 8710-2081 1
7 Cleaning Rod 5182-7586 1
8 Wrench 8710-0909 1
9Magnifying Glass*4 16193-60002 1
10 Carrying Case 16196-60450 1
11 Operation and Service Manual (This manual)*5 16196-90040 1
*1.Mounted in the Test Fixture when shipped from the factory.
*2.The Open Plate and Short Plate are packed in a single case and shipped.
*3.The part number is different from that of the replacement part. When you order it for user main-
tenance, refer to Table 6-1 on page 69.
*4.Furnished with Option 710.
*5.Furnished with Option ABA.
Table 1-4 16196D Package Contents
No. Description Agilent Part No. Qty.

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Installation Guide
Connecting the 16196A/B/C/D to a Measuring Instrument
1. Installation Guide
Connecting the 16196A/B/C/D to a Measuring Instrument
To connect the 16196A/B/C/D Test Fixture to a measuring instrument, it is necessary to use
an adapter that fits the measuring instrument.
The 16196A/B/C/D Test Fixture is suitable for use with a high frequency LCR Meter or
Impedance Analyzer. Table 1-4 lists the appropriate combination of measuring instrument
and adapter.
16196A/B/C/D Test Fixture can be connected to instruments with the 4-terminal pair
configuration.
Refer to the adapter’s manual about the procedure for connecting to the measuring
instrument.
NOTE Some instruments require calibration at the 7-mm connector. Perform calibration at the
7-mm connector before connecting a test fixture. See the operation manual of the
instrument for more details.
Table 1-5 Measuring Instruments and Adapters
Instrument Adapter
4287A Test Head + Test Fixture Stand (Furnished with the 4287A)
E4991A Test Head (Furnished with the E4991A)
4291A/B Test Station + Test Head (Furnished with the 4291A/B)
4286A Test Head + Test Fixture Stand (Furnished with the 4286A)
4395A*1
*1."Option 010 Impedance Measuring Function" is required.
43961A Impedance Test Adapter
4396B*1 43961A Impedance Test Adapter
Table 1-6 Measuring Instruments and Adapters
Instrument Adapter
4294A 42942A Terminal Adapter
4194A 41941A + 16099A or 41941B + 16099A
4192A, 4194A,
4263B, 4268A,
4278A, 4279A,
4284A, 4285A
16085B Terminal Adapter

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Connecting the 16196A/B/C/D to a Measuring Instrument
The general procedure for mounting the Test Fixture on the adapter is as shown below. (For
details, see the Manual supplied with each adapter.)
Step 1. Turn the adapter's 7-mm connector in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from
above and screw the connection sleeve in fully.
Step 2. Align the text fixture with the adapter's mount post and 7-mm connector and set it gently in
place.
Step 3. Turn the adapter's 7-mm connector counterclockwise, connecting the bottom of the test
fixture with the connector.
NOTE To make a firm connection with the test fixture, use the torque wrench (size: 3/4 inch,
torque: 12 lb-in, Agilent part number: 8710-1766) to fasten the adapter's 7-mm connector.
Figure 1-2 Installing the Test Fixture

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2. Product Overview
2 Product Overview

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Product Overview
Product Overview
Product Overview
The 16196A, 16196B, 16196C, and 16196D are test fixtures for measuring chip
components. They enable chip type capacitors, inductors and other components to be
measured with high precision and measurement repeatability. The 16196A/B/C/D also is
compatible with measuring frequencies up to 3 GHz. The 16196A is for size 1608 parts *1,
the 16196B is for size 1005 parts *1, the 16196C is for size 0603parts *1, and the 16196D is
for size 0402 parts*1.
Figure 2-1 Product Overview (The photograph shows the 16196B.)
The product appearance is the same for the 16196A, 16196B and 16196C. Only the cap
shape for the 16196D is different.
*1.These sizes, 1608, 1005, 0603, and 0402, are all nominal sizes in millimeters.

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Product Overview
Product Overview
2. Product Overview
Figure 2-2 Electrode Structure
After passing through the DUT (Device Under Test), the current flows to the outer
conductor via the cap electrode and returns to the outer conductor of the 7-mm connector.
Through this structure, the ideal shield structure is formed.