Keysight Technologies 16380C Quick start guide

Keysight 16380C Capacitance
Standard Set
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Operating Note

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when extensive technical changes are incorporated.
1985 Edition 1(part number: 16380-90200)
November 1998 Edition 2(part number: 16380-90201)
March 2000 Edition 3(part number: 16380-90201)
November 2000 Edition 4 (part number: 16380-90211)
June 2001
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.
Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
NOTE 16380C comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY I and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in
IEC61010-1. 16380C are INDOOR USE product.
•DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
February 2015
Edition 5(part number: 16380-90221)
Edition 6 (part number: 16380-90221)

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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
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Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time
of shipment from the factory. Keysight 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 to the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
Warranty
This Keysight Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period corresponding to the individual warranty periods of its

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adapters are warranted for a period of 90 days. During the warranty period, Keysight
Technologies Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be
defective.
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Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification
or misuse, operation outside the environmental specifications for the product, or improper
site preparation or maintenance.
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Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

Contents
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1. General Information
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.Specifications and Supplemental Performance Charateristics
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessories Furnished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Supplemental Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Capacitance Temperature Coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Capacitance Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maximum Allowable Voltage/Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Residual Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. Service
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recommended Calibration Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Contents

1General Information

8Chapter 1
General Information
Description
Description
The Keysight 16380C Capacitance Standard Set consists of three precision capacitors 0.01
µF (16385A), 0.1 µF (16386A), and 1 µF (16387A). One precision capacitor 10 µF
(16388A) is also added with the option. All four capacitors have high capacitance stabillity
and are virtually unaffected by changes in environmental temperature, ensuring
measurement repeatability and reliability.
The 16380C was designed for use in calibrating precision impedance measuring
instruments (such as LCR meters, impedance analyzers, etc.) that have capacitance ranges
between 0.01 µF and 10 µF. The 16380C can be used to directly certify capacitance
measurement accuracy over the 0.01 µF to 10 µF range.
Contents
The 16380C contents are listed in Table 1-1.
Initial 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 instrument has been checked mechanically.The contents of the
shipment should be as shown in Table 1-1 If the shipment is incomplete, or if there is
mechanical damage or defects, notify the nearest Keysight office. If the shipping container
is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as
the Keysight office. Keep the shipping materials for carrier’s inspection. The Keysight
office will arrange for repair or replacement at Keysight Option, without waiting for claim
settlement.
settlement.
Table 1-1
Description Keysight Part No. Qty.
16385A (0.01 µF) Not Assigned 1
16386A (0.1 µF) Not Assigned 1
16387A (1 µF) Not Assigned 1
16388A (10 µF) (option 001) Not Assigned 1
BNC(f)-(f) Adapters 1250-0080 4
Case 16380-85104 1
Calibration Report Not Assigned 1
Operating Note (This Manual) 16380-90221 1

2Specifications and Supplemental
Performance Charateristics

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Specifications and Supplemental Performance Charateristics
Specifications
Specifications
Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature: 23±5°C
Relative Humidity: Less than 70% RH
Dimensions
16385A, 16386A, 16387A, and 16388A (opt.001): 142(W) ×88(D) ×112(H) mm
Carrying Case: 355(W) ×340(D) ×170(H) mm
Weight
16385A, 16386A, and 16387A: approximately 1.3 kg each
16388A (opt.001): approximately 1.7 kg
Total: approximately 7.0 kg
(Includes three capacitance standards, a carrying case, and four BNC adapters)
approximately 8.7 kg
(Includes four capacitance standards, a carrying case, and four BNC adapters)
Accessories Furnished
BNC (f)-(f) Adapters, 4ea: PN 1250-0080
Carrying Case, 1ea.: PN 16380-85104
Operating Note, 1ea.: PN 16380-90221
Table 2-1
Model 16385A 16386A 16387A 16388A (opt.001)
Nominal Value*1
*1.Specified at 1kHz under the following ambient conditions:
Temperature: 23±5°C
0.01 µF0.1 µF1 µF10 µF
Nominal Accuracy*1 ±0.1% ±0.05%
Dissipation Factor*1 ≤4×10-4 ≤5×10-4 ≤7×10-4 ≤5×10-4

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Specifications and Supplemental Performance Charateristics
Supplemental Performance Characteristics
Supplemental Performance Characteristics
Capacitance Temperature Coefficient
16385A, 16386A, 16387A, and 16388A (opt.001): -20 to 35 ppm/°C
Capacitance Stability
16385A, 16386A, 16387A, and 16388A (opt.001): <50ppm/year @ 1kHz, 23±5°C
Maximum Allowable Voltage/Current
16385A, 16386A, 16387A, and 16388A (opt.001): 40 V peak (ac+dc)/100 mA rms
Residual Capacitance
Figure 2-1
CHL: 4 terminal capacitance
CHG, CLG: Stray capacitance to guard
Storage Conditions
Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
Relative Humidity: Less than 85% RH at 40°C
Table 2-2
16385A 16386A 16387A 16388A (opt.001)
CHG*1 <20 pF <20 pF <35 pF <50 pF
CLG*1 <20 pF <20 pF <35 pF <50 pF
*1.: See figure below.

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Specifications and Supplemental Performance Charateristics
Supplemental Performance Characteristics

3Service

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Service
Calibration
Calibration
Keysight will calibrate the 16380C. For complete information (price, time required, etc.)
on how to have the 16380C calibrated, contact the nearest Keysight Sales and Service
Office.
Recommended Calibration Cycle
The 16380C should be calibrated at least once a year. More frequent calibration may be
required if the 16380C is used in very hot or very cold environments.
be required if the 16380C is used in very hot or very cold environments.
Repair
The 16380C contains no replaceable components. If one of the capacitors becomes
damaged, or if its capacitance value is outside specified Limits, the capacitor must be
replaced. For complete information on service, contact the nearest Keysight Sales and
Service Office.

This information is subject to change without notice.
© Keysight Technologies Japan, Ltd. 1985 - 2015
Edition 6, February 2015
*16380-90221*
16380-90221
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