Keithley 2430 SourceMeter

The Keithley 2430 SourceMeter is a powerful and versatile instrument designed to meet the demanding needs of high-power device testing. Offering the same exceptional DC source and measurement capabilities as the Model 2425 100W SourceMeter, this model includes an innovative 1kW pulse mode that significantly extends the upper current limit to 10A. This unique feature is invaluable for measuring the breakdown voltage of various high-power devices, including multi-layer varistors (MLVs) and semiconductor components, particularly during production testing which often involves high current pulses.

Key Features and Specifications

• Advanced Measurement Capabilities:
  • Programmable bipolar voltage and current sourcing up to 10A @ 100V (pulsed).
  • Supports individual pulses or pulse trains up to 5ms wide with adjustable duty cycles.
  • Configurable up to 2.5ms pulse duration and 8% duty cycle on the 1kW range.
• High Efficiency Testing:
  • Economical, high-throughput solution for high-power device testing in a compact half-rack design.
  • Cost-effective alternative to discrete semiconductor component testers, offering similar capabilities at a fraction of the price.
• Digital I/O Interface:
  • Facilitates tight systems integration for applications such as binning and sorting.
  • Built-in component handler interface with start and end of test signals.
  • Includes a 5V, 300mA power supply and optional expander accessory (Model 2499-DIGIO) which adds 16 digital I/O lines.
• Trigger Link Interface: Provides rapid communication with many other Keithley instruments.
• Contact Check Function:
  • Quick and easy verification of good connections prior to automated testing.
  • 350µs fault detection and notification process, automatically shutting off output to protect devices under test.
  • Three pass/fail threshold values available: 2Ω, 15Ω, and 50Ω.
  • Operable both from the front panel and remotely over GPIB.
  • Includes three fault notification methods.
• Unique 6-Wire Ohms Technique:
  • Utilizes guard and guard sense leads alongside standard 4-wire sense/source leads.
  • Eliminates parallel current paths when measuring resistor networks or hybrid circuits, isolating the component under test.
  • Facilitates easy configuration and data plotting from Series 2400 SourceMeter instruments, making characterization of devices straightforward.
• Multi-Functional Instrumentation:
  • Combines five instruments in one: IV Source, IVR Measure.
  • Supports source and sink (4-quadrant) operation.
  • Achieves 0.012% basic measurement accuracy with 5½-digit resolution.
  • Processes up to 1700 readings/second at 4½ digits via GPIB.
  • Built-in pass/fail comparator for rapid sorting and binning.
  • Programmable DIO port for automation and handler/prober control.
  • Compatible with standard SCPI GPIB, RS-232, and Keithley Trigger Link interfaces.
  • Includes Keithley LabTracer 2.0 I-V curve tracing application software for comprehensive analysis.