Keithley Electrometers for Ultra-High Resistance/Ultra-Low Current Measurements
Keithley Electrometers for Ultra-High Resistance/Ultra-Low Current Measurements
Choose from three sensitive options for precision high resistance and low current measurements. The 5½-digit Model 6514 and Model 6517B Electrometers offer 1fA sensitivity, >200TΩ input impedance on voltage measurements, and charge measurements down to 10fC. The 6½-digit Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter SMU Instrument can measure current with 1aA sensitivity. Its low noise and drift performance make it ideal for research on single electron devices, highly resistive nanowires and nanotubes, polymers, and electrochemical applications.
Keithley High Resistance/Low Current Electrometers Series 6500, 6430
Features |
Benefits |
| Extremely low noise (0.4fAp-p for 6430, <1fA for 6517B and 6514) | Ensures more accurate measurements of the extremely low currents common in device and materials research. |
| Resistance measurements up to 1016Ω (6517B) | Measures resistance on ultra-high resistance materials and insulators accurately. |
| Remote PreAmp can be located at the signal source (6430) | Allows making a direct or very short connection to the signal source, minimizing noise sources such as cable noise. |
| Low burden voltage | Eliminates errors that affect the accuracy of low current measurements. |
| Built-in ±1kV voltage source with sweep capability (6517B) | Simplifies performing leakage, breakdown, and resistance testing, as well as volume (Ω-cm) and surface resistivity (Ω/square) measurements on high resistivity materials. |
| Optional Model 8009 Resistivity Chamber for measuring volume and surface resistivities of sample materials (6517B) | Protects you from contact with potentially hazardous voltages —opening the lid of the chamber automatically turns off the instrument’s voltage source. |
| High measurement speeds even on low-level signals | Allows faster low-level component testing. |
| Programmable digital I/O and built-in interfaces | Simplifies building automated component test systems. |
Models
| Model | Current | Voltage | Resistance | Charge | Source | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6514 | 100aA - 20mA | 10µV - 200V 10µV - 200V | 10mΩ - 200GΩ | 10fC - 20μC | - | - |
| 6517B | 10aA - 20mA | 10µV - 200V 10µV - 200V | 100Ω - 10PΩ | 10fC - 2μC | 0 - ±1000V | - |
| 6430 | 10aA - 100mA | 1µV - 200V 1µV - 200V | 1µΩ - >20TΩ | - | 0 - ±200V | - |
Model
6514
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
100aA - 20mA10µV - 200V
10mΩ - 200GΩ
VoltageChargeSource
10µV - 200V10fC - 20μC
-
Model
6517B
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
10aA - 20mA
10µV - 200V100Ω - 10PΩ
VoltageChargeSource
10µV - 200V10fC - 2μC
0 - ±1000V
Model
6430
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
10aA - 100mA1µV - 200V
1µΩ - >20TΩ
VoltageSource
1µV - 200V
0 - ±200V
0 - ±100mA
| Model | Current | Voltage | Resistance | Charge | Source | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6514 | 100aA - 20mA | 10µV - 200V 10µV - 200V | 10mΩ - 200GΩ | 10fC - 20μC | - | - |
| 6517B | 10aA - 20mA | 10µV - 200V 10µV - 200V | 100Ω - 10PΩ | 10fC - 2μC | 0 - ±1000V | - |
| 6430 | 10aA - 100mA | 1µV - 200V 1µV - 200V | 1µΩ - >20TΩ | - | 0 - ±200V | - |
Model
6514
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
100aA - 20mA10µV - 200V
10mΩ - 200GΩ
VoltageChargeSource
10µV - 200V10fC - 20μC
-
Model
6517B
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
10aA - 20mA
10µV - 200V100Ω - 10PΩ
VoltageChargeSource
10µV - 200V10fC - 2μC
0 - ±1000V
Model
6430
List Price
-
CurrentVoltageResistance
10aA - 100mA1µV - 200V
1µΩ - >20TΩ
VoltageSource
1µV - 200V
0 - ±200V
0 - ±100mA
| Data Sheet | Accessory | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1681 | CLIP-ON TEST LEADS | |
| 2000-BENCHKIT | MULTI MODEL BENCH CONVERSION KIT | |
| 237-ALG-15 | LOW NOISE TRIAX CABLE 15M(50FT) | |
| 237-ALG-2 | LOW NOISE TRIAX CABLE | |
| 237-BNC-TRX | 2-SLOT M BNC TO 3 LUG F TRIAX | |
| 237-TRX-NG | TRIAX 3S M/3L F GRD DISC | |
| 4288-1 | SINGLE FIXED RACK MOUNTING KIT | |
| 4288-2 | DUAL FIXED RACK MOUNTING KIT | |
| 4288-5 | RACK KIT | |
| 4804 | MALE BNC TO FEMALE TRIAX ADAPT | |
| 6517-ILC-3 | INTERLOCK CABLE, 4 PIN | |
| 6517-TP | TEMPERATURE PROBE | |
| 6521. | SCANNER CARD | |
| 7009-5 | 5 FT. SHIELDED RS-232 CABLE | |
| 8009 | RESISTIVITY TEST FIXTURE | |
| 8607 | 1KV SOURCE BANANA CABLES |
| Model 6517B Electrometer Specifications This document contains specifications and supplemental information for the Model 6517B Electrometer/High-Resistance Meter. Specifications are the standards against which the Model 6517B is tested. Upon leaving the factory, the Model 6517B meets these… Part number: SPEC-6517BB | Performance Verification | |
| 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Specifications Specifications for the 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Part number: SPEC-6430G | User | |
| Model 6514 Electrometer Specifications Manual Model 6514 Electrometer Specifications Rev. A Part number: SPEC-6514A | User |
| Model 4288-2 Dual Fixed Rack Mounting Kit Literature number: PA-290C | Datasheet | |
| Model 237-ALG-2 Triaxial Cable Literature number: PA-298D | Datasheet | |
| KickStart Quick Start Guide KickStart Instrument Control Software lets you start making measurements in minutes without complex instrument programming. KickStart allows you to do I-V characterization, data acquisition and logging, and power supply control on a variety of Keithley… Part number: KKS-903-01H | Primary User | |
| KickStart Instrument Control Software Version 2.1.1 (Windows 10, 8, 7 compatible) """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… Part number: KICKSTART-2.1.1 | Application | |
| 8009 and 6517B Low Resistivity Measurements It depends on the voltage source and ammeter, not so much the test fixture. The Model 6517B voltage source is capable of sourcing 10mV to 1000V. And up to 10mA. So this means if it sources 1V and has a 10mA compliance then it could read 100 ohms. Surface… | FAQ ID: 778991 | 08 Jul 2019 |
| Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual This reference manual provides setup, operation, and command descriptions for the Keithley Model 6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter. Part number: 6517B-901-01D | Primary User | |
| KickStart Instrument Control Software Datasheet Literature number: 1KW-60965-4 | Datasheet | |
| KickStart Instrument Control Software Version 2.1.0 (Windows 10, 8, 7 compatible) """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… Part number: KICKSTART-2.1.0 | Application | |
| KickStart Instrument Control software Version 1.9.8 (use with HRMA app) Easy to use instrument control software.Required for use with KickStart’s High Resistance Measurement App (HRMA).For all other apps, consider KickStart 2 as a replacement.Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Part number: KICKSTART-1.9.8 | Application | |
| Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instruments Selector Guide Literature number: 1KW-61458-0 | Product Selector Guide | 17 May 2019 |
| Low Level Measurements Handbook - 7th Edition Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements Literature number: 1KW-1559-0 | Handbook | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Model 6517B Electrometer effective input resistance Voltage burden is what is important here. Model 6517B is as close to an ideal ammeter as its voltage burden is extremely low. However, you can calculate the "effective" input resistance of each range. 20pA range is 20uV / 20pA = 1M ohm 200pA range is… | FAQ ID: 774026 | 05 Apr 2019 |
| Keithley I/O Layer version C10 (Windows 10, 8, 7 Compatible) Keithley I/O Layer version C10 (KIOL-850C10 adds support for Windows 10 Operating System 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-850C05, KIOL-… Part number: KIOL-850C10 | Application | |
| Model 6517B Firmware version A14 Firmware version A14 and Release Notes. Use with Keithley Flash Wizard to upgrade a 6517B instrument. Part number: 6517B-FRP-A14 | Firmware | |
| Model 6514 Programmable Electrometer | Datasheet | |
| 6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter Datasheet | Datasheet | |
| Model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter Instrument | Datasheet | |
| Comparison of DDC and SCPI Command codes for 6517. Look the attached word document for comparison of DDC(Device Dependent Commands) to SCPI commands for Model 6517A. | FAQ ID: 729066 | 05 Dec 2018 |
| LabTracer 2.9 (UNSUPPORTED) Part number: LABTRACER-2.9 | Application | |
| Model 5156 Electrometer Calibration Standard Release Notes Model 5156 Electromieter Calibration Standard Release Notes. Also for Models 6430, 6485,6487, 6514, 6517A, 5156. Part number: 5156-910-01A | User |