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Fixture connection, Fixture structure – GW Instek LCR-8101 (Replaced by LCR-8101G) User Manual

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LCR-8000G Series User Manual

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Fixture Connection

Fixture structure

Background

The standard fixture is a four-wire type with a
common terminal for screen connection. The outer
terminals (Hforce and Lforce) provide the current
and the inner terminals (Hsense and Lsense)
measures the potential.

Diagram

L

FORCE

L

SENSE

H

SENSE

H

FORCE

+

GND

(Optional)

Description HFORCE

Carries the signal current source.
Connected to the + side of the device
under test.

HSENSE

Together with Lsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the + side of
the device under test.

LSENSE

Together with Hsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the – side of
the device under test.

LFORCE

Accepts the signal current return.
Connected to the – side of the device
under test.

GND

If the test component has a large
metal area NOT connected to either
of the terminals, connect the GND
clip to minimize noise level.