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Keithley 6221

Keithley 6221
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Model 6220 DC Current Source
Model 6221 AC and DC Current Source
Reference Manual
622X-901-01 Rev. B / June 2005
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Table of Contents

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Keithley 6221 Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfaceGPIB, RS-232
Communication InterfaceGPIB, RS-232
Current Sourcing Accuracy±(0.03% of output + 20 pA)
Current Sinking Accuracy±(0.03% of output + 20 pA)
Output Resolution100 fA
Output Accuracy±(0.03% of output + 20 pA)
Power Requirements100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Warranty and Legal Information

WARRANTY

Outlines the manufacturer's warranty coverage for the product.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the instrument safely.

Output Connections

Output Connectors

Details the triax connector and its terminals for current source output.

Output Configurations

Explains the four configurations for connecting the triax inner shield.

DC Current Source Operation

Current Source Output Capabilities

Lists key specifications like current ranges, compliance limits, and output power.

Compliance

Explains how the compliance setting limits output voltage and its accuracy.

Sweeps

Sweep Characteristics

Describes linear, logarithmic, and custom sweeps and their parameters.

Delta, Pulse Delta, and Differential Conductance

Arming Process

Explains the common steps to arm Delta, Pulse Delta, and Differential Conductance tests.

Averaging Filter, Math, and Buffer

Wave Functions (6221 Only)

Wave Function Characteristics

Summarizes characteristics of sine, square, ramp, and arbitrary waveforms.

Triggering

Trigger Models

Explains how trigger models control sweep progression and count.

Limit Test and Digital IO

Limit Test

Describes how to perform limit tests to check compliance and set fail patterns.

Remote Operations

Selecting and Configuring an Interface

Explains how to choose and set up GPIB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces.

Programming Syntax

Covers command words, parameters, and program message structure for remote control.

Status Structure

Status Byte and Service Request (SRQ)

Explains the status byte and service request registers and their control.

Common Commands

Common Commands

Lists and explains IEEE-488.2 common commands for instrument control.

DISPlay, FORMat, and SYSTem Key-Press Codes

Calibration

Calibration Requirements

Outlines conditions, warm-up, and equipment needed for proper calibration.

Calibration Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for front panel and remote calibration.

Specifications

Error and Status Messages

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