See how a no setup LCR meter cuts test time, reduces errors, and improves SMT troubleshooting with automatic, accurate component measurement.Read More

Learn how an automatic component identifier tool speeds SMT testing, improves accuracy, and helps engineers measure R, C, L, and ESR faster.Read More

Inductor measurement tweezers help test SMT coils fast, with better contact, lower lead error, and simpler troubleshooting for bench or field work.Read More

Learn how to choose an smd resistor measurement tool for fast, accurate SMT work, from probe style and accuracy to speed and workflow fit.Read More

Choosing an SMD capacitor tester means balancing accuracy, ESR range, speed, and probe design for faster SMT troubleshooting and QA work.Read More

Detecting shorted turns with a standard LCR meter can be difficult because the impedance may change very little. A more reliable method is the Ring Test technique, commonly used for servicing transformers, flybacks, motors, deflection yokes, magnetic heads, and other inductive components. To use the Ring Coil Tester with the LCR-Reader-MPA/MPB, connect the Coil Ring...Read More

A multifunction Kelvin probe connector allows to convert a tweezer meter into a probe station This accessory is especially useful when using LCR-Reader-MPA/MPB which support AC/DC voltage and frequency measurements and oscilloscope function.Read More

For more stable readings, a 1.0 Vrms test signal is recommended for LCR-Reader-MPA/MPB. For in-circuit measurements, the Auto signal level setting is preferable and optimized for measuring resistors, capacitors, and inductors directly on a PCB. A high test signal may forward-bias p-n junctions in nearby semiconductor components, causing measurement errors. To minimize this effect, the...Read More

Learn how to test SMD components accurately on or off board, choose the right tools, avoid common errors, and speed up SMT troubleshooting.Read More

Learn how to measure ESR accurately with the right meter, test method, and setup. Get reliable capacitor readings for repair and SMT troubleshooting.Read More

Siborg’s MPA all-in-one multitester has been voted as one of three winners in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. MPA won the bronze spot, going against products from Exair, Des-Case Corp and 2 products from Fluke Corp. Plant Engineering is an online and offline magazine, as a source of news and products for production and...Read More

After entering for Product of the Year from Plant Engineering, LCR-Reader-MPA has been announced as one of the prize winners in their Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. Plant Engineering announced the prize winners on February 10th, 2021, and will announce the official placements in April on Plant Engineering’s website. LCR-Reader-MPA went up against companies such as...Read More

Siborg is offering a fall sale for the month of October on most test devices in the LCR-Reader Store and Amazon sales channels. The sale includes LCR-Reader-MPA, MPA Bluetooth, Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader devices. Siborg is offering up to 30% off until October 30th at 11:59 PM EST.Read More

Siborg is continually working on updating the devices in order to offer their customers high accuracy devices while still being affordable. For over a year they have been working on a new model of their LCR-Reader devices, the LCR-Reader-R2. The new model offers a basic accuracy of 0.1% and features a record high 300 kHz...Read More

Siborg has begun offering a new Coil Ring Tester for LCR-Reader-MPA. The main difficulty for testing coils if that the LCR-meter shows almost no change in the impedance value if there is a short turn in the coil. An accurate way of finding short turns in a coil is by using the Ring Test technique....Read More

Siborg has released the MPA with Bluetooth connection in Canada, USA and China. The added Bluetooth capabilities boost the efficiency of LCR-Reader-MPA. The device is identical to LCR-Reader-MPA with 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features, but now can send and receive data from PC, Android and iOS. When connected with the Bluetooth dongle...Read More

Siborg is offering up to 30% off on many of their test devices, including LCR-Reader-MPA, LCR-reader and Smart Tweezers devices. The sale is available in the LCR-Reader Store and Amazon sales channels. The sale runs from August 10 to August 31st at 11:59EST.Read More

Siborg took LCR-Reader-MPA to Nepcon Asia to show off their line of LCR-Reader multimeters with a focus on the MPA devices. Their newest business partner, AI-Rox Polytoronics, representing Siborg in China. Nepcon Asia in Shenzhen showed great interest in the device. Many of the leading manufacturers come to the show looking for new and exciting...Read More

Siborg presented the LCR-Reader-MPA at Nepcon Vietnam to an enthusiastic audience. The devices’ capabilities were well received and the booth had many visitors. Nepcon’s visitors were impressed by what LCR-Reader-MPA can do. THe booth saw may visitors, many showing interest in the whole line of LCR-Reader, including the flagship device. The LCR-Reader line was created...Read More

Siborg’s LCR-Reader-MPA will soon be getting an update which allows the device to remotely record measurement value over a Bluetooth connection. This adds an extra feature to the device, which already boasts a 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features including a 100 kHz test frequency, LED/diode testing, oscilloscope mode and more. The new...Read More

Siborg published a white paper on TechBriefs about their newest device, the LCR-Reader-MPA. The paper gives insight to the devices’ capabilities and features. The paper reviews how the device uses different measurement methods in order to produce high accuracy measurements, and the properties of operations. These operations include how the device is able to determine...Read More

Siborg has released a new task kit that includes an LCR-Reader-MPA, accessories and an NIST traceable calibration certificate. The LCR-Reader-MPA Professional task kit includes an MPA, NIST traceable calibration certificate, spare bent tweezer probes, LCR-Reader Kelvin Probe Connector kit, Offset Calibration Board, charging cable and manuals. An NIST traceable calibration certificate is a must for...Read More

Siborg Systems Inc. took their newest addition, the LCR-Reader-MPA to Nepcon Korea (may 15 to 17 2019) for its debut on the technology market. “This is our first presentation of the newly competed LCR-Reader-MPA,” says the director of Siborg, Michael Obrecht, “We have shown devices in the past to welcoming audiences. Our multimeters are well...Read More

Siborg is updating their LCR-Reader-MP after a year on the market. The new LCR-Reader-MPA is their most advanced multifunctional device yet. MPA offers a 0.1% basic accuracy and long list of features. The main difference between the old MP and the new MPA is the design. The new model is more compact and nearly 1.5...Read More

Until July 6th, 2018, Siborg is offering a discount on LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MP, Smart Tweezers and other test devices in the LCR-Reader-Store.Read More

Siborg visited China in May to make local connections for manufacturing parts of their future LCR-Reader models. During the trip, Siborg established a new sales office that will cover all of China and Southeast Asia. Michael Obrecht met with Andy Leman, an entrepreneur in Baoan, Shenzhen, and had a series of meetings and discussions. Together...Read More

Starting midnight on November 21st, 2017, Siborg is offering up to 30% off on devices, accessories and task kits in the LCR-Reader Store and on Amazon sales channels in Canada, USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The sale includes the new LCR-Reader-MP; a multipurpose device for testing and troubleshooting surface mount technology with the...Read More

Siborg has released a new introduction video for LCR-Reader-MP. The video goes over the basic features and functions of the multipurpose device. It also shows how to set basic settings in the device. The video has been published on Youtube. LCR-Reader-MP is a new model in the LCR-Reader family of handheld LCR- and ESR-meters. The...Read More

Siborg’s newest addition to the LCR-Reader Store is the Smart Tweezers Offset Calibration Board. This PCB emulator allows Smart Tweezers and Colibri LCR-meter users to easily and accurately find the offset capacitance to a varied range of components (02014, 0402, etc.) with a simple measurement. The PCB uses holes at the width of components; when...Read More

The Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT has been updated to include the ability to send and receive information to and from the device. The previous model allowed device only to be sent from the Smart Tweezers device to the communication software; the update allows software to control the device by sending test settings. Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth...Read More

Around mid-May, Siborg Systems Inc. will begin offering a new model of Smart Tweezers, the ST5S-BT. This new model allows users to record measurements remotely and in real time using Bluetooth technology. The ST5S-BT is based on the ST-5S and will offer the same features, functions and 0.2% basic accuracy. The Bluetooth feature allows connectivity...Read More