Programmable Capacitance Meter Speeds Sorting and Grading

A suitable tool for sorting and grading capacitors, the Model 890B handheld capacitance meter is compact, lightweight, and features a large 4.5-digit LCD display with a resolution of 11,000 counts and nine automatically selectable ranges with full-scale values from 1 pF to 50 µF. Designed to meet the latest international safety standards, the instrument employs a dedicated chip and microprocessor for programming high/low limits or to utilize pre-programmed tolerances. Optional software and cabling is available for PC-based data logging and monitoring via a USB interface. Data-logging capability supports remote monitoring, recording, and tracking. Other features include sort-on-preset tolerances of 1%, 5%, and 10%. Price starts at $134 each. B&K PRECISION CORP., Yorba Linda, CA. (714) 921-9095.