Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference
Manual
3-6 2461-901-01 A/November 2015
3. Select New. A keyboard is displayed.
4. Enter a name for the buffer you are creating, for example, testData.
Figure 87: New Buffer Name
5. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard.
6. The Style dialog box is displayed. You can select:
 Standard: Store readings with full accuracy with formatting, maximum 6,875,000 readings.
 Compact: Store readings with reduced accuracy (6.5 digits) with no formatting information,
1 μs accurate timestamp, maximum 27,500,000 readings. Once you store the first reading in
a compact buffer, you cannot change certain measurement settings, including range, display
digits, and units; you must clear the buffer first.
 Full: Store the same information as standard, plus additional information.
7. The Initial Capacity window is displayed. Enter the number of readings that the buffer should
hold.
Figure 88: Initial Capacity window

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Maximum Current	7 A
Power	100 W
Resolution	6.5 digits
Source Measure Unit (SMU)	Yes
DC Voltage	100 V
Maximum Voltage	100 V
Display	5-inch capacitive touchscreen
Connectivity	USB, GPIB
Software	TSP
DC Current	7 A
Current Source Range	0 to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Range	100 mV to 100 V
Current Measurement Range	10 nA to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Resolution	100 nV