Decade Capacitance Box
The RECKONIX Decade Capacitance Box (Model RX DCB) is a precision instrument designed for electronic testing, measurement, and calibration. It enables users to select specific capacitance values through a series of internal decades to verify or calibrate other electronic equipment.
The High Precision Decade Capacitance Box is designed for accurate and repeatable capacitance substitution in testing, calibration, educational, and research applications. It provides a wide capacitance range with precise decade switching, ensuring reliable performance in laboratory and field environments.
Key Features
- Wide capacitance range from 10 pF to 11.1111 μF
- High accuracy of ±1% across all decades
- Smooth rotary decade switches for precise selection
- Stable capacitors with low loss and high insulation resistance
- Rugged enclosure suitable for laboratory use
- Easy-to-read decade markings for error-free operation
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
- Purpose: It is primarily used for the testing, measurement, and calibration of other electronic equipment by providing a reference capacitance.
- Adjustment Method: Users select values through a series of internal decades using rotary knobs to dial in the exact required capacitance.
- Precision Performance: The unit is rated with a 1% accuracy across its range, making it suitable for professional calibration environments.
Technical Specifications
| Decade Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pF | 10 pF | ±1% |
| 100 pF | 100 pF | ±1% |
| 0.001 µF | 0.001 µF | ±1% |
| 0.01 µF | 0.01 µF | ±1% |
| 0.1 µF | 0.1 µF | ±1% |
| 1 µF | 1 µF | ±1% |
Electrical Specifications
- Total Capacitance Range: 10 pF to 11.1111 μF
- Capacitor Type: High-stability precision capacitors
- Switching Method: Rotary decade switches
- Insulation Resistance: High, for minimal leakage
- Operating Conditions: Standard laboratory environment
Applications
- Calibration and test laboratories
- Educational institutions & training centers
- Electronics design and troubleshooting
- R&D laboratories
- Quality assurance and production testing