Capacitor Testing

[RobW]

Does anyone know if there is a Meter available -- Either a digital multi-meter, or a capacitance meter --- that will check and display values as low as 10pF ?
I have a decent MM, but for values that low, it's worthless. I've been searching for a meter that will display values that low, but so far no luck. If any of you have a suggestion that would be great !
Thanks

 

[Robert]

I use the M6013 for measuring capacitors. I'll throw a 10pF on it to verify, but I'm fairly certain it can handle the task.

This is the model, you can usually find it cheaper if you shop around on Amazon a bit.

https://www.amazon.com/Semme-Precision-Professional-Capacitance-Resistance/dp/B07KSBD86C

 

[benny_profane]

I use the M6013 for measuring capacitors. I'll throw a 10pF on it to verify, but I'm fairly certain it can handle the task.

This is the model, you can usually find it cheaper if you shop around on Amazon a bit.

https://www.amazon.com/Semme-Precision-Professional-Capacitance-Resistance/dp/B07KSBD86C

That thing will never not be funny to me.

 

[Harry Klippton]

Paging @fig we need to see that peak unit again

 

[blackhatboojum]

That thing will never not be funny to me.

He doesn’t seem amused with your humor @benny_profane

 

[benny_profane]

He doesn’t seem amused with your humor @benny_profane

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Oh, he knows.

 

[RobW]

I use the M6013 for measuring capacitors. I'll throw a 10pF on it to verify, but I'm fairly certain it can handle the task.

This is the model, you can usually find it cheaper if you shop around on Amazon a bit.

https://www.amazon.com/Semme-Precision-Professional-Capacitance-Resistance/dp/B07KSBD86C

Thanks ! Price isn't too bad either.

 

[Robert]

Yep, measured 10pF no problem.

I managed to snap the picture just as the display was changing values, it's not actually distorted like it appears.

 

[Feral Feline]

That thing will never not be funny to me.

DAMN YOU!

I wondered what you meant, so I clicked on Robert's link and can't stifle my laughter — it's 3:30 am, YOU woke up my wife.
Not me.
I blame you, completely.

Still can't stop laughing, I should be asleep instead of surfing for project info...






[PS: Now I've read the rest of the thread, too. You'd still be to blame...]

 

[Feral Feline]

Oh, he knows.

DAMN YOU!

In trouble again!

And damn @Chuck D. Bones, too... for waking up my wife, yet again.