Keithley 6487 User Manual

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Connections
• Connection fundamentals — Covers fundamental information about connecting
test circuits to the picoammeter.
• Basic connections to DUT — Details connecting test circuits to the picoammeter
for current measurement and Mo
del 6487 ohms measurements.
• Using a test fixture — Discusses using general test fixtures as well as the Model 8009
test fixture.
• Model 6487 interlock — Provides information on using the Model 6487 interlock,
which must be used to optimize safety.
• Analog output — Covers analog output connections and discusses considerations
when using the analog output.
• Measurement considerations — Summarizes considerations that could affect
overall measurement accuracy.

Keithley 6487 Specifications

General

Type	Picoammeter/Voltage Source
Current Measurement Range	20 fA to 20 mA
Interfaces	GPIB, RS-232
Voltage Burden	< 200 µV
Input Impedance	>10^14 Ω
Power	100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V
Basic Current Measurement Accuracy	0.4%