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  • Measuring Capacitor Characteristics

    Introduction Background Why does ESR matter and why measure it? Differences between the BA6010 and LCR Meters Is it worth using the BA6010 for measuring Capacitors? Capacitors and Specifications Results Tantalum…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Addendum

    Regular readers of my RoadTests will understand that I very much dislike posting partial or incomplete reviews, as my view about a product could change during a more considered evaluation, but also as it might "tire" out some readers who visit expecting…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch3: Standalone User Experience

    As a piece of bench-top test equipment, there’s a good chance that you might be using it “face-to-face”. I try to find out how easy is the BA6010 to use in this interactive scenario, what is it capable of and what are its limitations. Documentation In…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch5: Handler Interface and Binning

    Aside from the computer-connected interfaces, the BA6010 is also capable of remote-control operation without involving a computer. This is achieved through the handler interface, which is intended to connect to an automated cell handling equipment, providing…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch4: PC-Connected Remote Operation

    While the BA6010 can be used interactively with its large LCD and front panel buttons for spot measurements, the unit seems more suited to remote operation as part of a larger automated testing system especially with its higher reading rate modes. In…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch6: Instrument Performance Testing

    The interesting part of reviewing an instrument is to actually test the instrument against the datasheet to understand how this one particular unit performs and determine how well it holds to the claimed specifications. As I now have a sizeable collection…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch2: Unboxing

    After a bit of a struggle through Australian Customs (for no known good reason) resulting in a delay of a week, the box has finally arrived, so let’s take a look at what it looks like and what’s inside. Unboxing The unit comes packed in a recognisably…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth - Ch1: Market Survey

    We begin our review of the B&K Precision BA6010 Battery Analyser with a Market Survey, but it’s probably worth going over some of the basics about battery analysis. Quick Introduction to Battery Analysis If you look around for information about battery…