Hello, please how can I measure the capacitance of a cable? What instrument I must use?
Z zigo3 Member Joined 2007 2009-05-11 11:38 pm #1 2009-05-11 11:38 pm #1 Hello, please how can I measure the capacitance of a cable? What instrument I must use? ••• More options Share Geek Member Joined 2004 2009-05-12 12:30 am #2 2009-05-12 12:30 am #2 You can use the cap function in a DMM with the cable unterminated. Capacitance can also change with frequency, depending on dielectric material, so a 1KHz test signal (what most DMM's use) is usually fine for audio, IMO. Cheers! ••• More options Share Z zigo3 Member Joined 2007 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 Thankyou very much ••• More options Share Show hidden low quality content Status This old topic is closed. If you want to reopen this topic, contact a moderator using the "Report Post" button. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link
Geek Member Joined 2004 2009-05-12 12:30 am #2 2009-05-12 12:30 am #2 You can use the cap function in a DMM with the cable unterminated. Capacitance can also change with frequency, depending on dielectric material, so a 1KHz test signal (what most DMM's use) is usually fine for audio, IMO. Cheers! ••• More options Share Z zigo3 Member Joined 2007 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 Thankyou very much ••• More options Share Show hidden low quality content Status This old topic is closed. If you want to reopen this topic, contact a moderator using the "Report Post" button.
You can use the cap function in a DMM with the cable unterminated. Capacitance can also change with frequency, depending on dielectric material, so a 1KHz test signal (what most DMM's use) is usually fine for audio, IMO. Cheers!
Z zigo3 Member Joined 2007 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 2009-05-12 5:54 am #3 Thankyou very much ••• More options Share