Testing Capacitors and ESR

[MichaelHeit AD7VV]

Question: does testing a capacitor with the Huntron show ESR? I suppose if the ESR was high enough it would be a factor in the signature, but if it weren't yet high enough would there be a way to determine it?? I have a ESR tester I bought and it will give a value, however determining of that value is a factor in circuit is a crap shoot as far as trying to use it in troubleshooting.

Just some thoughts as I learn ASA.

Thank you for any replies.

Mike AD7VV

[admin]

If you are looking for an actual value then no, ESR is not indicated. The Tracker can show leakage issues in the form of increased angle in a capacitive signature which would also affect ESR value.

[tracker]

testing with ESR meter you can get precise values down to 0.06R
Huntron  sees  influence of other components on the cap in-circuit ...to gain  understanding of circuit connections , some components might affect esr readings.
Both have merit depending on the circuit under test and how you use them .