Keithley 2440 SourceMeter
The Keithley 2440 SourceMeter is an essential tool for test applications requiring tightly coupled sourcing and measurement capabilities. This innovative device combines precision voltage and current sourcing with exceptional measurement functions, making it a highly reliable choice for engineers and manufacturers across various industries, including communications, semiconductor, automotive, and medical.
Functioning as both a stable DC power source and a true instrument-grade 5-1/2 digit multimeter, the Keithley 2440 excels in delivering low noise, high precision, and superior readback performance. Its multimeter capabilities yield high repeatability and minimal noise, resulting in a compact, single-channel DC parametric tester.
Versatile Performance
In operation, the Keithley 2440 can be utilized as a voltage source, a current source, a voltage meter, a current meter, and an ohmmeter. With its impressive dynamic range and multifunctional capabilities, it is particularly suited for testing high-power pump lasers in optical amplifiers, laser bar testing, and other demanding high-power component assessments. Furthermore, the robust 5A sourcing and measuring capabilities make it an ideal extension for the Keithley L-I-V Test System.
Key Features and Specifications
- 4-quadrant operation for versatile testing
- 0.012% basic accuracy with 5 1/2-digit resolution
- 6-wire O measurement with programmable current source and voltage clamp
- 1700 readings/second at 4 1/2 digits via GPIB
- Low noise power source characteristics with high precision and readback
- Built-in comparator for rapid pass/fail testing
- Digital I/O capabilities for fast binning and connection to component handlers via GPIB, RS-232, and Trigger Link interfaces
- Compatible with TestPoint and LabVIEW drivers
