Keysight 34461A capacitance - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: KenGaler
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 01:28:12 pm
content: Hi all,Just a FYI because I haven't noticed it mentioned here. I just got a 34461A and it now has a capacitance mode. Not as real requirement but it could come in handy.Ken

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 01:35:46 pm
content: It was added with latest firmware. All older meters get it too with firmware update , just lack capacitance label on the front panel.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 02:01:21 pm
content: Thanks - didn't know that - maybe they should show a splash screen the first time you power up to tell you about new features...

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 05:08:06 pm
content: I found an easy way to add the Capacitor Symbol.Just use something that is called "Abreibebuchstaben" in German.I have no idea what the English name is for thesehttps://www.google.de/search?q=abreibebuchstaben&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Z-FQVdzMGcqcsAG2kYCoBg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=1066And with a few lines you can make it look really professional

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 05:29:27 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on May 11, 2015, 05:08:06 pmLetraset transfers - do they even still make these ?I used a fine pencil.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 07:25:47 pm
content: Most companies that used to have them, do not carry them anymore.There is one company left in Germany that sells them locally, where I live, all shapes and sizes and forms.Thanks for that name "Letraset transfers"Is there a meaning behind "Letraset" in the English language or was it a company name / trade name that brought it to market.I am traveling right now, will take a picture of my 34461A with the added capacitor symbol, when I am back.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 07:32:45 pm
content: Letraset is a brand name, I don't know if anyone else made them but it became a generic name for any rub-down transfer.At one time similar transfers were a popular way to make PCB artwork, either as photographic or direct onto the PCB copper.

author: OldNeurons
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 07:44:59 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on May 11, 2015, 07:32:45 pmThere was also Mecanorma, which was a French brand.I remember making my first PCB using these ...http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Planche-de-360-Pastilles-de-Connecteurs-Mecanorma-CE302-/200417007042?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item2ea9c8d5c2http://www.ebay.fr/itm/1-planche-de-704-Pastilles-Mecanorma-2191000-1-91-mm-/200855398518?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item2ec3ea2876http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Lo-130-Pastilles-Mecanorma-2113068-ext-7-5mm-int-1-27-/190383648027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item2c53bfed1bNostalgia ?

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 08:18:16 pm
content: Apparently you can still get them - wonder if they sell any these days...http://www.megauk.com/artwork_aids.php

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 08:30:11 pm
content: The release notes also mention "Limited secondary measurements"Looking at the manual it shows things like DCV+ACV, ACV+frequency, temperature+resistanceI don't recall how much of this is new - did it do any secondary measurements before?

author: KenGaler
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 08:45:12 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on May 11, 2015, 08:30:11 pmI thought that was new also but wasn't sure.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2015, 09:33:07 pm
content: secondary measurements came only with FW update 2.08