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Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source Reference Manual
Section 1: Getting Started
Each Model 6482 channel has the following basic measurement and voltage bias capabilities:
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Measure current from 1 fA to 20 mA.
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Source bias voltage from 500 µV to 30 V.
Additional capabilities of the Model 6482 include:
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Sweep capabilities: Linear and logarithmic staircase, and custom sweeps of up to 2500
points.
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Two hardware limit tests and four software limit tests with a built-in comparator for pass/fail
testing.
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Programming language and remote interfaces: The Model 6482 uses the SCPI
programming language and two remote interface ports (IEEE-488/GPIB and RS-232C).
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Trigger-link interface to Keithley Series 7000 switching hardware.
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Math functions: V/I, I/V, electrical power, ratio, delta, and offset functions.
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Reading and setup storage: Up to 3000-point buffer on each channel that can contain up to
5
½
-digit readings, and seven setups (five user defaults, factory default, *RST default) that
can be stored and recalled.
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Calibration: The instrument can be calibrated from the front-panel or a remote interface.
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An analog output for each channel. Each analog output provides a -10 V to +10 V output
voltage analogous to the input current.
Specifications
Front and rear panel familiarization
This section summarizes the controls and connectors on the instrument.
Front-panel summary
The front panel of the Model 6482 is shown in
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Figure 1-1
Front panel
Model 6482
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DUAL-CHANNEL PICOAMMETER / VOLTAGE SOURCE
OUTPUT
TOGGLE
POWER
DISPLAY
ON/OFF
CHANNEL
SELECT
RANGE
AUTO
RANGE
FILTER
LIMIT
RATIO
SRC1
SRC2
STORE RECALL
DELTA
LOCAL
REL
MSR1
DIGITS SPEED
MSR2
EDIT
EXIT
ENTER
CONFIG MENU
TRIG
SWEEP
0
1
6
7
2
3
8
9
4
5
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