Output Connectors; Triax Connector - Keithley 6220 DC User Manual

2-2 Output Connections

Output connectors

Triax connector

Current source output is accessed at the 3-lug female triax connector on the rear
panel. Use a 3-slot male triax cable to make connections to this connector. A triax
cable terminated with alligator clips (Model 237-ALG-2) is a supplied item for the
Model 622x (see
in Figure
Figure 2-1
Triax connector and grounds points
Triax connector terminals
The triax connector terminals are summarized as follows. For details on these ter-
minals, see
Center conductor – The center conductor of the triax connector is always con-
nected to Output High of the current source.
Inner shield – The inner shield of the triax connector can be connected to Output
Low or Cable Guard. See
"Supplied triax
2-1.
OUTPUT
"Output configurations" on page 2-5.
"Triax inner
Return to
Model 6220/6221 User's Manual
cable" on page 2-9). The triax connector is shown
DO NOT use the Chassis Screw terminal to
make signal connections to external circuitry.
High frequency (>1MHz) on the chassis may
result in higher noise at the output.
shield" on page 2-6 for details on the inner
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