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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source
The 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source datasheet provides product information, specifications, and ordering information.1KW-74266-1 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-60965-16 Model 6485 Picoammeter
2010 Catalog6487 Picoammeter/Voltage Source Datasheet
1KW-73905-1 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
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate Model 6487 Picoammeter Voltage Source Reference Manual
Primary User 6487-901-01 Keithley Instruments Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions PAUser Manuals 071341102 Models 6485 and 6487 Picoammeters Maximum Input Voltage
User Manuals 071317202 Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source Reference Manual
Primary User 6482-901-01A Models 6485 / 6487 Japanese User's Manual (1.7MB) Rev. A
User Manuals 6487J-903-01A Models 6485 & 6487 Chinese User's Manual
User Manuals 6487C-900-01B Model 6485 and Model 6487 User's Manual
Primary User 6487-900-01C
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate 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 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 Model 6487 Picoammeter Specifications
Model 6487 Picoammeter SpecificationsSpecification 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 applications, including many …Application Note SOLUTIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH
Brochure Making Precision Low Current and High Resistance Measurements eGuide
Brochure New Materials and Devices E-Guide
Brochure 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 Advances in Electrical Measurements for Nanotechnology E-Handbook
Rev 3.13Fact Sheet Low Current/ High Resistance Measurement Selector Guide
Low Current/ High Resistance Measurement Selector Guide - 2013 CatalogProduct Selector Guide Low Current Measurements
Application Note Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source Specification
SPECIFICATION CONDITIONS This document contains specifications and supplemental information for the Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source instrument. Specifications are the standards against which the Model …Specification Making Precision Low Current and High Resistance Measurements - E-Handbook
Product Article Hall Effect Measurements in Materials Characterization
Hall effect measurements have been valuable tools for material characterization since Edwin Hall discovered the phenomenon in 1879. Essentially, the Hall effect can be observed when the combination of a magnetic field …Whitepaper Discover Today's Solutions for Tomorrow's Nano Characterization Challenges
Brochure Guide to Measuring New Materials and Devices
Product Article Problem: Noisy Readings in High Resistance Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Noisy Readings in High Resistance Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Measurements are Low in High Resistance Measurements
Technical Article Problem: Error in Low Voltage, Low Current Measurements
Technical Article High Accuracy Picoammeters For Low Current/High Resistance Applications
Brochure covering Keithley's Low current, high resistance measurement solutions. Job #2357Brochure How fast can I make measurements with a Picoammeter?
Introduction This document compares the response times of the model 428 current amplifier to the model 6485 and 6487 picoammeters. Many …Application Note 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 Model 6485 Picoammeter Specifications Rev. B
Model 6485 Picoammeter Specifications Rev. BSpecification Model 6487 3D CAD Models
Access the 3D CAD models for the Model 6487 3D CAD Models, designed to support integration into mechanical layouts of test setups and laboratory environments. These files provide precise dimensional representations of the Model 6487, aiding in the …CAD Files Model 6485 3D CAD Models
Access the 3D CAD models for the Model 6485 3D CAD Models, designed to support integration into mechanical layouts of test setups and laboratory environments. These files provide precise dimensional representations of the Model 6485, aiding in the …CAD Files Model 6482 3D CAD Models
Access the 3D CAD models for the Model 6482 3D CAD Models, designed to support integration into mechanical layouts of test setups and laboratory environments. These files provide precise dimensional representations of the Model 6482, aiding in the …CAD Files
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate KickStart Instrument Control Software version 2.11.5
Simply test automation with your instruments and KickStart software. Automate data collection across multiple instruments simultaneously. Control up to eight apps independently from a single PC interface. Save and reuse test …Application KICKSTART-2.11.5 KickStart Instrument Control Software version 2.11.4
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-2.11.4 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 2.6.0 (Windows 10, 8, 7 compatible) (NOT SUPPORTED)
"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-2.6.0 Model 6487 Firmware Release Package B04
6487 FIRMWARE RELEASE PACKAGE version B04 for use to upgrade instruments with version B firmware only. Do not install on instruments with version A firmware. Upgrade by using the Keithley Flash Wizard Utility.Firmware 6487-800B04 6487 A07 Firmware Upgrade
6487 FIRMWARE RELEASE PACKAGE version A07 for use to upgrade instruments with version A firmware only. Do not install on instruments with version B firmware. Upgrade by using the Keithley Flash Wizard Utility.Firmware 6487-800A07 Model 6487 Firmware Revision B02
6487 FIRMWARE RELEASE PACKAGE version B02 for use to upgrade instruments with version B firmware only. Do not install on instruments with version A firmware. Upgrade by using the Keithley Flash Wizard Utility.Firmware 6487-800B02 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 Models 6485, 6487, and 6514 IVI/VISA-based Driver for Visual Basic (VB), VC/C++, LabView (LV) & LabWindowsCVI Ver. C02 - Requires Installation of Keithley I/O Layer (KIOL-850)
IVI style multi-platform Instrument Driver version C02 for Electrometer Models 6485, 6487, 6514. May be used with VB, VC/C++, LabView, or LabWindows/CVI.Driver 6485-852C02 Ke2500 VXIPnP Instrument Driver version 1.2.2.0 (for models 2500,25000LV,2502,6482)
Ke2500 VXIPnP Instrument Driver version 1.2.2.0 (for models 2500,25000LV,2502,6482)Driver 2500-LV-1.2.2.0 6485 B04 Firmware Upgrade.exe (2.5Meg)
Flash Wizard to upgrade 6485 to firmware version B04. May only be used on Rev B instruments. Instruments with firmware rev B01 or B02 may only be upgraded via GPIB, serial won't work.Firmware 6485-800B04 6487 A06 Firmware Upgrade
6487 A06 Firmware UpdgradeFirmware 6487-800A06 Models 6485, 6487, and 6514 IVI/VISA-based Driver for Visual Basic (VB), VC/C++, LabView (LV) & LabWindowsCVI (v5.5) Ver.B04 - Requires Installation of Keithley I/O Layer (KIOL-850)
IVI style multi-platform Instrument Driver for the 6485,6487 and 6514. May be used with VB, VC/C++, LabView 5.1 or 6i, or LabWindows CVI 5.5 or later. Includes VISA and I/O configuration utility and wizard for Instrument communications.Driver 6485-852B04
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FAQS FAQ ID Why do I measure an offset current from an unbiased photomultiplier tube (PMT)?
Why do I measure an offset current from an unbiased photomultiplier tube (PMT)? All of Keithley's newer picoammeters and electrometers use a feedback ammeter configuration. For this type of ammeter to work properly, the source resistance of the …71776 Why does my picoammeter (or electrometer) give a non-zero reading when I short the input?
Why does my picoammeter (or electrometer in the current mode) give a non-zero reading when I short the input? When measuring current, the input circuit is an op amp in a current-to-voltage converter configuration, also known as a transimpedance …71771 Why do I get a 'CLOSE INTLCK' error when trying to turn ON the source of my 6487?
The answer is in a downloadable file. Please click the link below.71491 How to configure and make resistivity measurements using Model 6487 picoammeter and Model 8009 resistivity test chamber?
Model 6487 is a picoammeter with a voltage source. It acts like the 6517B for the resistivity measurement but does not calculate the resistivity, only resistance. So it will source the voltage and measure the current, then calculate the resistance …470656 Speed: What would be a good instrument to use to measure di/dt?
It depends on the timeframe. If the time intervals are on the order of tenths of seconds or longer, picoammeters, electrometers, or SourceMeter instruments can be used. If the time intervals are very fast, use a fast current amplifier, such as the …71171 Are there any example programs for the IVI driver?
When the IVI driver for your measurement instrument is installed, several example programs are also installed.If LabVIEW is already installed on the target system when the IVI driver is installed, then a subfolder, KE2700 or KE6485, in the National …72161 What is the voltage burden specification of an electrometer or picoammeter?
An ideal ammeter will have zero internal resistance, however, a real ammeter will have a finite resistance. This resistance creates a voltage drop called the voltage burden. For feedback ammeters, the voltage burden is usually 1 mV or less at full …72031 What is the Input Resistance of the 6487 when Zero Check is enabled?
Product(s) : Picoammeter: 6487 Question : What is the Input Resistance of the 6487 when Zero Check is enabled? Answer: A model 6517A was used to apply a 1 volt excitation to the 6487. The following values of resistance were …71476 How do I calculate the input resistance of a feedback picoammeter?
The input resistance of a feedback picoammeter on a particular range can be determined from the following equation: Input Resistance < Voltage Burden Specification / Full Scale Current on Particular Range In other words, the input resistance on a …71471 How do I measure the offset current of my picoammeter or electrometer?
The offset current of a picoammeter or electrometer is the current measured with no circuit connected to the input. To measure the offset current, turn the power on and allow the instrument to warm up for the time specified in the manual. Place a …71736 How can Zero Check be enabled/disabled using IVI drivers with LabVIEW (LV) for 6485
The answer is in a downloadable file. Please click the link below.72061 How will the voltage burden affect my current measurements?
The answer is in a downloadable file. Please click the link below.70096 How small of a current can an electrometer or a picoammeter measure?
Electrometers and picoammeters, with very low input offset current and minimal input voltage drop, can measure currents as low as 1fA (10e-15A).71381
