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Upgrade from a DER DE-5000 LCR meter
Giallograle:
Thanks for all the advice and help :-+ :-+. I've decided to go for the TH2830, which I'm getting for just over $560 from Taobao (via AliPay and Superbuy) plus shipping, which will be shared with some other items, plus Vat when they arrive.
It seems to come with enough accessories but as I'm shopping in China, I wonder if anyone can recommend any Chinese brands of Kelvin cables, SMD tweezers etc? I need a couple of sets for multimeters, and have tried some unsatisfactory leads before which I replaced with Keysight.
Any other accessories I should think about?
tszaboo:
What do you use your LRC meters for? We have one in the office, Keysight U1733C or something from that linup, but its only used once in a blue moon. I'm trying to justify one for the home lab, but I just don't see myself using it.
KungFuJosh:
--- Quote from: tszaboo on November 06, 2024, 02:05:00 pm ---What do you use your LRC meters for? We have one in the office, Keysight U1733C or something from that linup, but its only used once in a blue moon. I'm trying to justify one for the home lab, but I just don't see myself using it.
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Everybody has different needs. If you don't need it, maybe that's the answer.
Personally, I use LCR meters all the time for different work (mostly related to audio/guitar stuff).
I would suggest getting the Shannon ST42 tweezers as your first LCR. It should cover most of your needs, for a good price and performance. I use the ST42 to verify component values for most things (anything that fits easy enough, or is within range) before installing anything.
Thanks,
Josh
Giallograle:
Thinking about SMD tweezers or a fixture, I saw some discussions of pricy ST/Tonghui fixtures versus cheaper ones, and some modifications.
Tonghui have two versions of the tweezers both TH26009, black (cheaper) and white (more expensive). Struggling to find much about them on Tonghui's site.
Can you suggest any other good value brands suitable for use with the TH2830, so a couple of hundred kHz, rather than pushing the limits?
KungFuJosh:
--- Quote from: Giallograle on November 10, 2024, 02:32:44 am ---Thinking about SMD tweezers or a fixture, I saw some discussions of pricy ST/Tonghui fixtures versus cheaper ones, and some modifications.
Tonghui have two versions of the tweezers both TH26009, black (cheaper) and white (more expensive). Struggling to find much about them on Tonghui's site.
Can you suggest any other good value brands suitable for use with the TH2830, so a couple of hundred kHz, rather than pushing the limits?
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None of them are super fantastic, but the model numbers are not the same. The better ones (which are much better), are the TH26009. The crappier model is the TH26029.
The TH26009 is okay for the price. If you want something better, you'll have to pay a LOT more. You can find the TH26009 for under $200, but verify that it's the correct model.
Thanks,
Josh
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