Keithley 6482 Dual Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source
The Keithley 6482 is a sophisticated Dual Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source specifically designed for low-level measurement applications requiring highly accurate, dual-channel capabilities. This advanced instrument is tailored for analyzing multi-channel devices, monitoring currents across various materials, and effectively capturing data from multiple sensors simultaneously.
Key Features and Specifications
- Dual-Channel Measurement: Optimize your testing processes with two independent channels that enhance control and simplify data aggregation, making it ideal for confined spaces.
- Programmable Limits and Filters: Protect your devices during critical testing phases with user-defined current and voltage limits. Average and median filters can be applied to buffered data, ensuring precision in measurement.
- Ratio and Delta Measurements: Obtain ratio or delta measurements between the two isolated channels. This functionality is accessible via the front panel or GPIB interface, ideal for setups with numerous detectors.
- Scaled Voltage Analog Output: Transmit measurement results effortlessly to external devices, including digital multimeters (DMMs), data acquisition boards, oscilloscopes, and strip chart recorders.
- 220V Overload Protection: Designed with high overload protection, the Keithley 6482 withstands abusive overflows, ensuring long-term reliability under challenging conditions.
- One-Touch Front Panel Design: User-friendly configuration of functions with a single button, eliminating the need for tedious navigation through complex menus.
- Built-In Trigger Link Interface: Simplify synchronization with other devices through an interface that includes six independent selectable trigger lines, enhancing control across systems.
- RS-232 and IEEE-488 Interfaces: Seamlessly integrate the 6482 into automated test and measurement systems, allowing for versatile usage environments.
- Display On/Off Switch: Ideal for studies involving light-sensitive components, this feature allows the front panel display to be turned off, preserving the accuracy of dark current measurements.
- REL and LOG Functions: Perform relative measurements based on a baseline or display logarithmic values of absolute current measurements, facilitating comprehensive analysis.
- Rear Panel Triax Inputs: Enhance noise protection during measurements with rear triax inputs. Included triax-to-BNC adapters allow the use of standard BNC cables where noise is less of an issue.
Technical Specifications
- Dual-channel, 6 1/2-digit measurement capability
- Dual +/-30V bias sources for versatile voltage applications
- Ability to measure currents up to 20mA with exceptional precision
- 1fA resolution for ultra-low current measurements
- 0-10V analog output for high-resolution feedback
- Perfect for assembly processes, final testing, parts binning, and specifications
- 3000-point buffer memory on each channel for efficient data management after testing
- Trigger Link options for effective binning and sweep testing operations