# LCR Meter **URL:** \ **Category:** Test and Measurement\ **Tags:** test-equipment, part-identification\ **Created:** [May 2, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/lcr-meter/54259 "2025-05-02T12:24:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![roberte.miller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ccd318/32.png) [@roberte.miller](https://forum.digikey.com/u/roberte.miller)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/lcr-meter/54259/1 "2025-05-02T12:24:13Z")
I am looking to measure the capacitance and resistance of a Series RC circuit. 1uF Capacitor 100 Ohm Resistor I do not have access to internal components and will be measuring pin connectors. This would be performed in field. Please provide a list of meters that could be used to measure these values. I noted the B&K 880 Model, This seems like a good option but wanted to confirm. ---
**Author:** ![APDahlen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/apdahlen/32/40191_2.png) [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/lcr-meter/54259/2 "2025-05-02T13:03:16Z")
Hello @roberte.miller, This is a pedestrian circuit. Most [LCR meters](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/specialty-equipment/618?s=N4IgjCBcoMwwrFUBjKAzAhgGwM4FMAaEAeygG0QYA2AFgAYAmOkI6%2BhhkAXSIAcAXKCADK-AE4BLAHYBzEAF95RTpApZkYgAQBbPPzxju8oA) should be able to differentiate between a series connected 1 uF capacitor and 100 Ω resistor. As an alternative, you could use a function generator and oscilloscope to sweep the circuit. You could also use a device such as the Digilent analog discovery as shown in this article. > [@Discover the Unexpected Frequency Response of Wire Wound Resistors](https://forum.digikey.com/t/discover-the-unexpected-frequency-response-of-wire-wound-resistors/38699): > > Textbook vs real-world resistor attributes The textbook categorization of resistors, based on resistance, tolerance, and power rating, is incomplete. In this article we will demonstrate that real-world resistors have unexpected reactive attributes. This is especially true of wire wound types which exhibit both resistive and a significant inductive reactance at high frequencies. Please let us know if you were successful. Best wishes, APDahlen