Python GUI for impedance spectroscopy analysis

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v6iss2p10

Abstract

A graphical user interface (GUI) for a widely used instrument, namely the Keysight 4294A impedance analyzer, was developed in Python language. This GUI allows control of instrument, acquisition and processing of impedance spectra from dielectric materials and electric circuits. Examples of analysis of electric circuits and porous alumina are provided to illustrate some of the GUI possible applications.

 

http://dx.doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v6iss2p10

Author Biographies

Giovani Luís Rech, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Graduate Student

PGCIMAT - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Materiais

Cláudio Antônio Perottoni, Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Professor

PPGMAT - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia e Ciência dos Materiais

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Published

08/10/2018

How to Cite

Rech, G. L., & Perottoni, C. A. (2018). Python GUI for impedance spectroscopy analysis. Scientia Cum Industria, 6(2), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v6iss2p10

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Science, Education and Engineering