Organization Of Manual Sections; Applications - Keithley Interactive SourceMeter 2450 User Manual

Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual

Organization of manual sections

This manual is organized into the following sections:
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Using the front-panel interface
interface.
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Using a remote interface
using the instrument web interface.
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Applications

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Troubleshooting FAQs
you troubleshoot common problems encountered with the Model 2450.
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Next steps
the Model 2450.
The PDF version provides bookmarks for each section. In addition, the Table of Contents at the
beginning of this manual lists the manual sections.
For more information about bookmarks, see Adobe
Applications
In addition to using the Keithley Instruments Model 2450 as a stand-alone instrument, you can control
the Model 2450 from a remote interface. This manual provides application examples that show you
how to perform tests from the front panel and using a remote interface. These applications are
presented after the summary information about the Model 2450. The applications include:
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Making basic front-panel measurements
functionality using a single Model 2450 and a two-terminal device under test (DUT).
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Measuring low-resistance devices
measurements on a 20 mΩ resistor using 4-wire remote sense to force a current and measure
resistance.
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Leakage current and insulation resistance
use the Model 2450 to measure the leakage current of a capacitor and the insulation resistance
between the two conductors of a coaxial cable.
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Measuring I-V characteristics of FETs
Model 2450 instruments to perform a drain family of curves (Vds-Id) on a three-terminal
MOSFET. One example uses the Model 2450 trigger model; the other uses linear sweep
commands to make the measurements.
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Rechargeable battery measurements
2450 to perform automated battery discharge and charge cycle testing.
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Measuring I-V characteristics of solar cells
characterize a solar cell from the Model 2450 front panel and remotely.
2450-900-01 Rev. C / December 2013
(on page 2-1): Describes the basics of using the front-panel
(on page 3-1): Describes the basics of remote communications and
(on page 1-3): Provides detailed examples of how to use the Model 2450.
(on page 10-1): Provides answers to frequently asked questions to help
(on page 11-1): Provides information about additional resources that can help you use
(on page 5-1): Demonstrates making low-resistance
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(on page 4-1): Demonstrates the basic measurement
(on page 6-1): Two examples that demonstrate how to
(on page 7-1): Two examples demonstrate how to use two
(on page 8-1): Demonstrates how to use a single Model
(on page 9-1): Demonstrates using an I-V sweep to
Section 1: Introduction
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