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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate KickStart Instrument Control Software Datasheet
KickStart Software simplifies what you need to know about your instrument so that in just minutes you can take the instrument out of the box and get real data on your device. KickStart Software enables quick test setup and data visualization when …1KW-60965-13 Model 237-ALG-2 Triaxial Cable
The Keithley Instruments Model 237-ALG-2 is a 6.6 ft (2 m) triaxial cable that is terminated with a three-slot male triaxial connector on one end and alligator clips on the other end.PA-298E 7078-TRX-GND (CS-712) 3-Slot Male Triaxial To BNC Adapter (Guard Removed)
The Model 7078-TRX-GND (CS-712) is a triaxial plug to BNC socket adapter with the guard removed. You can use it to connect BNC cables to equipment with three-lug triaxial connectors. The Model 7078-TRX-GND (CS-712) does not have a through connection …PA-293D Model 6517B-ILC-3 Interlock Cable
The Keithley Instruments Model 6517B-ILC-3 Interlock Cable connects the interlock of the Model 6517B Electrometer with the Model 8009 High Resistivity Test Fixture.PA-975B 6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter Datasheet
1KW-60280-1 Model 4288-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit
The Model 4288-2 Dual Fixed Rack Mounting Kit includes all of the hardware necessary for side-by-side rack mounting of two instruments, including Series 2000, 2182A, Series 2300, Series 2500, 2700, 2701, 6220, 6221, 6485, 6487, 6514, or 6517B.PA-290D Model 6514 Programmable Electrometer
2010 catalog pages for the Model 6514 Programmable Electrometer.Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Instrument
2010 Catalog Pages for Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Instrument.
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Model 6517B Electrometer High-Resistance Meter Specifications
Document number SPEC-6517BC Specifications are subject to change without notice. VOLTS Range 6½-digit resolution Accuracy (1 year)1 18 °C to 28 °C ± (% reading + offset) …Specification Supporting the Materials Research of the Future
Advances in materials science are driving the future of many industries where the electrical properties of materials can reveal previously unknown materials characteristics. This flyer highlights the Keithley instrumentation that is vital to helping …Fact Sheet Four Step Error Checker Poster
This printable poster offers insight into errors commonly made when measuring low voltage, low current, low resistance, high resistance, or voltage from a high resistance source. Learn what can cause these errors, and get tips on how to avoid them.Poster Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instruments Selector Guide
MAKE MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS ACCURATELY USING A SINGLE INSTRUMENT A source measure unit (SMU) instrument is a five-in-one tool. It combines the useful features of a digital multimeter (DMM), power supply, current …Product Selector Guide Measuring the Electrical Resistivity of Insulating Materials
This application note explains how to make volume and surface resistivity measurements of insulators using the Keithley 6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter, 8009 Resistivity Test Fixture, and Kickstart High Resistivity Application that can be …Application Note Keithley Low Level Measurements Handbook - 7th Edition
The Keithley Low Level Measurements Handbook is a reference and guide for anyone looking to perform sensitive DC electrical measurements. Scroll down to find the section you need, or download the entire book as a PDF above. Once you click on each of …Product Article Keithley Instrumentation for Electrochemical Test Methods and Applications
With more than 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments is a world leader in advanced electronic test instrumentation. Our customers are scientists and engineers in a wide range of research and industrial …Application Note Volume and Surface Resistivity Measurements of Insulating Materials Using the 6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter
Introduction A fundamental property of insulators is resistivity. The resistivity may be used to determine the dielectric breakdown, dissipation factor, moisture content, mechanical continuity and other important properties …Application Note Model 6514 Programmable Electrometer Specifications
Model 6514 Programmable Electrometer SpecificationsSpecification Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Specifications
Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter SpecificationsSpecification Touch, Test, Invent with the Next Generation Current and Voltage Source-Measure Instruments
Fact Sheet Solutions for Production Testing of Connectors
Application Note Power Testing Applications for Today's Automobiles
Brochure Understanding Control Systems and Communications for Today's Automobiles
Fact Sheet Test Methods for Automobile Communication and Control Systems
Fact Sheet Maximize Speed and Throughput for Semiconductor Measurements
Poster Maximize Speed and Throughput for Semiconductor Measurements Using Source Measure Units (SMUs)
Poster E-Handbook Guide to Switch Considerations by Signal Type
Introduction Many electronic test systems use relay switching to connect multiple devices to sources and measurement instruments. In some cases,multiple sources and measuring instruments are connected to a single device …Fact Sheet Your Guide to Creating High Performance Switching Applications
Fact Sheet New Materials and Devices E-Guide
Brochure Choosing the Optimal Source Measurement Unit Instrument for Your Test and Measurement Application (also Applicable to Series 2600B)
Whitepaper Optimizing Low-Current Measurements and Instruments
Characterizing devices at low current levels requires knowledge, skill, and the right test equipment. Even with all three, achieving accuracy at low current levels can be a challenge because the level of the current is often at or below the noise …Whitepaper Advances in Electrical Measurements for Nanotechnology
Rev 3.15.13Product Article Methods to Achieve Higher Currents from I-V Measurement Equipment
Application Note Low Current/ High Resistance Measurement Selector Guide
Low Current/ High Resistance Measurement Selector Guide - 2013 CatalogProduct Selector Guide Low Current Measurements
Application Note Discover Today's Solutions for Tomorrow's Nano Characterization Challenges
Brochure Guide to Measuring New Materials and Devices
Product Article 2218 Production Testing of High-Intensity Visible LEDs
Application Note Improving the Repeatability of Ultra-High Resistance and Resistivity Measurements
High impedance insulators are an integral part of today's high performance electronic products. The purity of the materials used to construct these insulators can make the difference between a product that works properly and …Whitepaper #2615 Determining Resistivity and Conductivity Type using a Four-Point Collinear Probe and the Model 6221 Current Source
Application Note Counting Electrons: How to Measure Currents in the Attoampere Range
Technical Article Problem: Noisy Readings in High Resistance Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Noise in Low Current Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Measurements are Low in High Resistance Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Error in Low Voltage, Low Current Measurements
Technical Article Better Solar Cell Testing: The Key to Faster Development and Production
Technical Article High Accuracy Electrometers for Low Current/High Resistance Applications
Keithley has more than a half-century of experience in designing and producing sensitive instrumentation. As new testing requirements have evolved, we've developed dozens of different models to address our customers needs …Brochure 2402 DC Production Testing of OLED Displays
Application Note Device Characterization Techniques Using Keithley SourceMeter Instruments with LabTracer Software
Application Note #315 Capacitor Leakage Measurements Using a Model 6517A Electrometer
Dielectric Types Capacitors are very important in all areas of electronics.From timing circuits to sample and hold applications, we depend on capacitors to act in a nearly ideal fashion. In many cases, however, complex …Application Note #1138 Switching in Multipoint Testing
Application Note Eliminating Common SCPI Errors
Eliminating Common SCPI Errors There are three SCPI errors which occur more often than any others: -113, "Undefined header" -410, "Query INTERRUPTED" -420, "Query UNTERMINATED" This paper gives likely causes …Application Note Using Two Model 2400 SourceMeter Instruments to Source up to 2 Amps
This brief describes the process of combining two SMUs in parallel for increased current output.Technical Brief Making High Resistance Measurements on Small Crystals in Inert Gas or High Vacuum w/ the Model 6517A
Introduction Crystalline materials are fundamental to modern electronics and optoelectronics. Therefore, the electrical properties of these materials, such as their (anisotropic) conductivity and photoconductivity, as well as the …Application Note Quick Reference Guide to SCPI Commands
Application Note
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate KickStart Instrument Control Software version 2.11.1
KickStart Software for the PC enables quick test setup and data visualization when using one or more instruments. Key Features • Save time by automating data collection of millions of readings. • Set up a multi-instrument test with the ability to …Application KICKSTART-2.11.1 Keithley I/O Layer version C10 (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 Compatible)
Keithley I/O Layer version C10 (KIOL-850C10 adds support for Windows 10 and 11 Operating Systems and installs NI-VISA Runtime 17.5 and NI-ICP 17.0. This release replaces previous versions of KIOL-850B07, KIOL-850C02, KIOL-850C03, KIOL-850C04, KIOL …Application KIOL-850C10 KickStart Instrument Control Software version 2.11.0
KickStart Software for the PC enables quick test setup and data visualization when using one or more instruments. Key Features • Save time by automating data collection of millions of readings. • Set up a multi-instrument test with the ability to …Application KICKSTART-2.11.0 Model 6517B Firmware version A14
Firmware version A14 and Release Notes. Use with Keithley Flash Wizard to upgrade a 6517B instrument.Firmware 6517B-FRP-A14 6430 C30 Firmware Release Package
Model 6430 Firmware Release Package Version C30Firmware 6430-FRP-C30 Keithley I/O Layer - version C07 (Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP Compatible)
Keithley I/O Layer version C07 (KIOL-850C07 adds a change to only send the :syst:rem command to RS-232 connections This release replaces previous versions of KIOL-850B07, KIOL-850C02, KIOL-850C03, KIOL-850C04, KIOL-850C05, KIOL-850C06). This version …Application KIOL-850C07 Model 6517B Firmware Version A13
Model 6517B A13 Firmware and Release Notes.Firmware 6517B-801A13 2400 IVI Driver for Visual Basic (VB), VC/C++, Labview (LV) and LabWindows CVI, Rev. B01 (7.2Mb) - Requires Installation of Keithley I/O Layer (KIOL-850)
IVI driver for 24xx series, includes support for 6430. Not the VXIPnP driver.Driver 2400-854B01 6514 A11 Firmware Upgrade.exe (2.5Meg)
Flash Wizard to upgrade 6514 to firmware version A11.Firmware 6514-800A11 Model 6517B Firmware Version A12
Model 6517B A12 Firmware and Release Notes.Firmware 6517B-801A12 6514 Native LabView 2009 Driver version 1.0.0 - Project Style
6514 Native LabView 2009 Driver Version 1.0.0Driver 6514-LV-1.0.0 6430 BETA LabVIEW ver. 5.X (LV) driver for Windows
Driver 6430-LV-5.X 6514 LabVIEW 5.X (LV) Driver for Windows
Driver 6514-LV-5.X Model 6517B Firmware Version A10
6517B Version A10 Firmware and Release Notes.Firmware 6517B-801A10 6514 LabVIEW (LV) ver. 6i Driver
Driver 6514-LV-6I
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FAQS FAQ ID What are the significant differences between the Models 6514 and 6517A Electrometers?
What are the significant differences between the Models 6514 and 6517A Electrometers? There are several differences between these two electrometers: Voltage source. The Model 6517A Electrometer contains an independent, programmable, bipolar …69766 Why does my 6514 read OHMs correctly in unguared mode but reports open CKT in guarded mode?
Why does my 6514 read OHMS correctly in the unguarded mode, but shows open circuit in the Guarded mode? Answer: Bad internal fuse! Verify by connecting approximately 10Mohm between RED and BLK alligator clips of input triax cable. Set meter to …69771 Why does the 6514 in remote DDC mode operation return only five and a half digit readings?
Product(s): Electrometers:6514 Question:Why does the 6514 in remote DDC mode operation return only 5 digit readings? Answer:The emulation mode on the Model 6514 enables it to accept device-dependent commands (DDC) for the Models …69776 What are the differences between an electrometer, pico-ammeter and current amplifier?
Product(s): Electrometer: 6514,6517A,617,614, 6512,602,600B Pico-Ammeter: 6487,6485,486,487,485,480 Current Amplifier: 428-PROG, 428-MAN Question: What are the differences between an electrometer, pico-ammeter and current …71766 Are settings saved on Model 6517B when updating to a later firmware?
Yes, settings can be saved using the following procedure: 1. Press MENU, let go. 2. Select SAVESETUP, press ENTER. 3. Select SAVE, press ENTER. 4. Select number for save (0-9), press ENTER. To restore: 1. Press MENU, let go. 2. Select SAVESETUP …468411 How to make a Resistivity Measurement using the 8009 and 6517B in Alt-Polarity Mode
1) Connect interlock, Source Voltage HI and LO, and triax meter cables between 6517B back panel and 8009 test fixture. 2) Determine type of resistivity measurement (surface or volume) and use selector switch on 8009. 3) To set resistivity …255381 What is the lowest resistivity that can be measured with the 8009 resistivity test chamber and 6517B electrometer?
It depends on the voltage source and ammeter, not so much the test fixture. The Model 6517B voltage source is capable of sourcing 10mV to 1000V. And up to 10mA. So this means if it sources 1V and has a 10mA compliance then it could read 100 ohms …778991 How is resistance measured?
Electrical resistance is measured by either of two methods: constant current or constant voltage. The constant current technique sources a known current through an unknown resistance and the resulting voltage is measured. This technique is generally …71691 PicoAmmeters/Electromeers/Sensitive SMUs -What is Guard?
The concept of guarding is to surround the input high node or DUT with a guard shield that is at the same potential. Current cannot flow through a leakage resistance that has a 0 V drop across it. Guarding is used to greatly reduce leakage current …468106 What is the effective input resistance on the 6517B electrometer in current mode?
Voltage burden is what is important here. Model 6517B is as close to an ideal ammeter as its voltage burden is extremely low. However, you can calculate the "effective" input resistance of each range. 20pA range is 20uV / 20pA = 1M ohm 200pA range is …774026 How can I measure output noise of an a Si:H TFT?
Assuming the system has low noise content, and the frequency region of interest is a few hertz or less, the Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter is the lowest noise instrument. It can measure current with noise less than 4E-16Ap-p.71366 Comparison of DDC and SCPI Command codes for 6517.
Look the attached word document for comparison of DDC(Device Dependent Commands) to SCPI commands for Model 6517A.729066 Compliance: What is Compliance Voltage on the Source-Measure Units and SourceMeter instruments?
Compliance voltage is the maximum voltage a current source will go to in its attempt to source the programmed current. Compliance voltage values are user settable, allowing complete control over the sourcing and measurement process.71061
