R
s
V
V
s
b
Figure 3-3 Burden voltage in current measurement
U2741A User's Guide
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When used in the Agilent USB Modular Instrument Chassis, it is
N O T E
recommended to use the null function of the U2741A to nullify any offset.
A 30-minute warm-up is required as stated in the DC specification.
Vs = Source Voltage
Rs = DUT Source Resistance
R = digital multimeter Current Shunt
Vb = digital multimeter Burden Voltage
Ideal
R
Error(%) =
Measurement Tutorial
–100% x V
b
V
s
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