Request InfoZurich Instruments AGWith the launch of the 5 MHz MFIA, Zurich Instruments is introducing a new type of impedance analyzer and precision LCR meter. The instrument is based on Zurich Instruments’ proven lock-in amplifier technology, allowing more accurate (0.05%, typical) and faster (up to 20 ms per measurement point) measurements over a larger frequency range in comparison to conventional impedance analyzers. The MFIA impedance analyzer is ideal for impedance measurements from 1 mΩ to 10 GΩ in the frequency range 1 Hz to 5 MHz; DC measurements can also be performed. The instrument’s LabOne...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra March 2024 IssueMixed-Signal OscilloscopeThe 4 Series B MSO from Tektronix, Inc. is a mixed signal oscilloscope for embedded designers. 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