Introduction; Welcome; Introduction To This Manual - Tektronix Keithley SourceMeter 2450 User Manual

In this section:

Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1

Introduction to this manual ....................................................... 1-1

Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .................................................................. 1-2
Available documentation .......................................................... 1-2
Organization of manual sections .............................................. 1-3
Applications .............................................................................. 1-3
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The 2450 SourceMeter
precise, low-noise instrument that combines a stable DC power supply, current source, electronic
load, and a high-impedance multimeter. This instrument features intuitive setup and control,
enhanced signal quality and range, and better resistivity and resistance capabilities than similar
products on the market.
With 0.012 percent basic accuracy at 6½-digit resolution, the 2450 delivers 59 readings per second
over the IEEE-488 bus. At 4½-digit resolution, it can read up to 3000 readings per second into its
internal buffer.
Introduction to this manual
This manual provides detailed applications to help you achieve success with your Keithley
Instruments 2450. This manual also provides information about the basics of the front panel to
familiarize you with the instrument.
This manual presents an overview of each application, followed by instructions to complete the
application using the front panel, SCPI code, TSP code, or Keithley KickStart Software.
More information about the commands that are used in these applications is available. Refer to the
SCPI and TSP command reference sections of the Model 2450 Reference Manual. This manual is on
tek.com/keithley.
Section 1

Introduction

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