Table 1 Comparison of technical specifications of LCR meter/Impedance analyzer and EVAL AD5933 chip.

From: Visualising the strength development of FICP-treated sand using impedance spectroscopy

Specifications

LCR meter/Impedance analyzer

EVAL AD5933

General

Professional precise laboratory measurement equipment

Calibrated and ready to use

The AD5933 is a high precision impedance converter system solution that combines an on-board frequency generator with a 12-bit, 1 MSPS, analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

Needs calibration before use

Frequency ranges

4 Hz to 5 MHz (5 digits setting resolution, minimum resolution 10 mHz)

Up to 100 kHz

Measured parameters

Z, Y, θ, Rs (ESR), Rp, Rdc (DC resistance), X, G, B, Cs, Cp, Ls, Lp, D (tanδ), Q

Z as real and imaginary parts, other parameters need to be calculated

Measurement range (@Z)

100 mΩ to 100 MΩ, 12 ranges (All parameters are determined according to Z)

1 kΩ to 10 MΩ

Accuracy (@Z)

± 0.08%

± 0.5%

Power supply

90–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 VA max.

2.7 V to 5.5 V DC, < 1 W

Dimensions and mass

330 mm × 119 mm × 307 mm, 5.8 kg

@Chip – ~ 6 mm × 8 mm for 16-lead SSOP SMD package, few grams

@Evaluation board – ~ 80 mm × 80 mm, 237 g

Cost

20,000–40,000 USD

160 USD