Sandford Associates - Total Service Specialists for the HP4815A RF Vector Impedance Meter

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for the Hewlett-Packard 4815A RF Vector Impedance Meter.

  
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Discrete components may be measured at high frequencies with the 4815A by clipping them to the component mounting adapter.
Discrete components may be measured
at high frequencies with the 4815A by clipping them to the component
mounting adapter.

The 4815A probe makes possible direct in-circuit measurements of vector impedance.
The 4815A probe makes possible direct
in-circuit measurements of vector impedance.

The 4815A RF Vector Impedance meter may be used to measure transmission line parameters. Z o a, and C are readily determined.
The 4815A RF Vector Impedance meter may be used to measure transmission
line parameters. Zo a, and C are readily determined.

HP 4815a probe components exposed
DO NOT attempt to remove the press fit inner shield on your Probe. This is what
it looks like with that shield removed.

 
 
HP 4815a Vector Impedance Meter technical capabilities

The following graphs give an overall example of some technical capabilities of the HP 4815A Vector Impedance Meter.
 
Typical data obtainable from measuring resistors with the Vector Impedance Meters. Typical data obtainable from measuring resistors with the Vector Impedance Meters.
   
Wavelength vs. frequency for coaxial cables having poly-ethylene dielectric. Wavelength vs. frequency for coaxial cables having poly-ethylene dielectric.
   
Impedance magnitude and phase as a function of frequency in the region of series and parallel crystal resonance. Impedance magnitude and phase as a function of frequency in the region of series and parallel crystal resonance.