Keithley 6430 Instruction Manual page 125

Figure 5-8
V-Source operating
examples
10mA
I-Meter
(I )
M
5mA
V-Source (V
I = V / R
M S
= 10V/2kΩ
= 5mA
A) Normal V-source operation
Current Limit
Load Line
10mA
I-Meter
(I )
M
V-Source (V
V = I • R
S M
= (10mA) (800Ω)
= 8V
B) V-Source in compliance
Source-Measure Concepts
Current Limit
Load Line
Operating
Point
Voltage Source
Load Line
10V
)
S
Operating
Point
Voltage Source
Load Line
80V 100V
)
S
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