Overview
Cornell Dubilier CDA5 Decade Capacitor is a precision instrument designed for accurate capacitance measurement and ESR (equivalent series resistance) testing. Manufactured in the United States, this decade capacitor provides incremental adjustments across multiple decades of capacitance values, making it essential for electrical engineers, technicians, and laboratory professionals who require stable reference standards for calibration, troubleshooting, and component validation.
Key Features
- Wide decade range allowing for precise capacitance adjustments
- High accuracy in capacitance values ensuring reliable and consistent performance
- Incremental adjustment capability enabling fine-tuning of electrical circuits
- Robust construction from a heritage manufacturer of quality components
- Suitable for bench and rack-mounted applications
Technical Specifications
The CDA5 decade capacitor is built to lab-grade standards for repeatability and accuracy. Verify specific electrical ratings (voltage, capacitance range, step increments, and operating temperature) with your system integrator or technical support before ordering.
Typical Applications
- Capacitance Measurement & Calibration: Provides stable reference values for bench testing and electrical measurements
- Component Testing: ESR and capacitance characterization of capacitors and circuit elements
- Circuit Development: Incremental tuning and validation in prototype and production test benches
- Equipment Calibration: Reference standard for meters and measurement instruments
- Educational & Research: Precision testing in laboratory environments and technical instruction
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Bench testing and laboratory measurement setups
- Standard electrical test equipment and multimeters
- LCR meters and impedance analyzers
- Capacitor and component characterization systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The CDA5 is part of the Cornell Dubilier decade capacitor family and may be compatible with certain legacy test station configurations.
Works With
- Analog and digital testing instruments
- Laboratory benchtop and rack-mount test systems
- Educational test equipment suites
- Metrology and calibration laboratories
