GR 1657 RLC Digibridge


© Brooke Clarke 2019

GR 1657 RLC
                  Digibridge
GR 1657 RLC
                  Digibridge

Background
Description
Photos
Patents
Related
References
Links

Background

I'm been curious about these for some time, but prior to now they were too pricey.  This is related to my interest in impedance, RLC Bridges and LCR meters.

Description



Photos

Fig 1
GR 1657 RLC
                      Digibridge

Fig 2
GR 1657 RLC
                      Digibridge






Patents

3562641 Impedance-measuring transformer bridge with automatic digital balancing circuit, Robert G FulksGeneral Radio Co, 1971-02-09,

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References

GenRad 1657 RLC Digibridge -

Links

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