The EST Collection is a compilation of QuadTech's most popular Electrical Safety Testing application notes. Gathered in one pdf file, this mini-library of articles defines EST techniques, describes the purpose of safety tests and illustrates the test circuits. The complimentary EST Collection provides a basic understanding of Electrical Safety Testing including information on agency test standards, EST terminology, methods of various test procedures as well as operator safety precautions. Comprehending what EST is and how to perform the basic tests gives the reader the practical knowledge he can use in any test environment.

So whether it is production line testing or design verification that set the requirement for electrical safety testing your product, the EST Collection can provide you with increased understanding of the basics and perhaps foster a desire to learn more. Download a copy of the EST Collection today!

The LCR Collection is a compilation of QuadTech's most popular application notes on the measurement of impedance. Inductance, capacitance and resistance (LCR) are just three of the most common parameters used to characterize passive components and materials. This complimentary LCR Collection provides a basic overview of all impedance parameters including symbols, definitions and equations. Mathematical theory, measurement circuits, application techniques and measurement accuracy are topics addressed in this handy reference guide, all of which can be put into practical use in most any test environment.

Want to delve into analog bridge configurations? What about a study of inductor properties or a discussion of the ESR of capacitors? You'll find these and other interesting topics in The LCR Collection. Download a copy today!

The Components Collection is a compilation of QuadTech's most popular application notes on the testing of electrical components. Components such as sensors, transducers and capacitors are described and their primary electrical properties are tested. Find out how to measure the ESR of a capacitor, or if inductors are in your future, delve into their basic properties and go through a practical DC Bias programming example. This complimentary Components Collection provides the basics of component testing plus real examples of component applications. Test fixtures, measurement circuits and application techniques are all addressed in this handy reference guide.

Need to know how an inductor works? Does the test fixture really affect the measurement? You'll find the answers to these questions and other interesting topics in The Components Collection. Download a copy today!

The Materials Collection is a compilation of QuadTech's most popular application notes on testing the electrical properties of materials. Examples of materials that make up capacitors, sensors and printer cartridges are described and their primary electrical properties are tested. Study various methods for measuring the dielectric constant and loss of both solid and liquid materials. Discover the materials inside sensors with two application-specific examples. This complimentary Materials Collection includes information on dielectric cell test fixtures, measurement circuits, mathematical formulas and application techniques.

Need to know how to connect a resistivity cell? Or what kind of errors are likely found in low resistance measurements? You'll find the answers to these questions and other interesting topics in The Materials Collection. Download a copy today!

The Medical Collection is a compilation of QuadTech application notes on electrical safety testing of medical devices and the components therein. Capacitors used as EMI filters and lithium batteries used in pacemakers are just two of the components discussed in this Collection. Study detailed connection diagrams and test voltage graphs for Clauses 20.2, 20.3 and 20.4 of IEC 60601-2-4. Discover how a hipot tester can be used to perform capacitance verification on components in implanted medical devices (IMDs). This complimentary Medical Collection provides a wealth of information on application-specific medical device testing including circuit diagrams and mathematical formulas.

Need to know if that capacitor is connected inside your IMD? Or how to test the dielectric strength of a multi-conductor feedthrough? You'll find the answers to these questions and other interesting topics in The Medical Collection. Download a copy today!

The IEC Collection was born out of a series of articles co-authored by QuadTech Inc. & Eisner Safety Consultants on the international medical electrical equipment standard, IEC 60601-1. Along the way, QuadTech compiled other medical safety application notes and added them to the collection. Now, QuadTech's complimentary IEC Collection provides information on the structure of the IEC 60601-1 standard, national deviations to the standard, legal requirements in medical product safety testing plus detailed diagrams of electrical safety tests.

Find out how IEC 60601-1 defines the safety testing of medical electrical equipment and why it influences medical device testing around the globe. Download a copy of the IEC Collection today!