[Test-Equipment] LCR meter recommendations?

[Kim Herron]

Hi Wayne!!

Look closer at the specs.  I think that you're seeing the 
smallest range that they work in.  The 200 pF would be 
the lowest range and the device would measure down to 
.01 pF.  I know that Tenma makes what you're looking for
and measures inductance in the .1 uH range for around 
$80.  I bought a Chinese box last year on E-Bay, and it
goes that low for about $25.  It's nothing fancy but it 
works.  I'd go with a Tenma.  It gives you the ability
to stick caps or inductors into the meter without leads
and it's great for matching caps for networks.

What I wouldn't try to buy is something that does 
resistance too.  That drives the cost up and THEN you do 
lose your low cap and inductance ranges.

On 30 Nov 2019 at 9:29, hwhall at compuserve.com 
wrote:

> Do any of you use one of those digital LCR meters? I'm thinking of
> putting one on my Christmas list if there's a not very expensive one
> that can reach small picofarad & microfarad values. Ones I'm looked
> at so far seem to quit around 200pF and 100uH.
> Thanks!
> WayneWB4OGM
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