The Keithley 2430 1kW Pulse SourceMeter is a single-channel instrument that combines the functionality of a voltage source, current source, voltage meter, current meter, and resistance meter into one unit. It delivers precision sourcing and measurement of voltage and current across a wide range, making it ideal for characterizing power semiconductors, photovoltaic devices, and other high-power components. The tightly integrated source and measurement architecture minimizes test time, simplifies programming, and enhances device protection.
Technical Specifications
Source and Measurement Capabilities
• Voltage source/sink: ±105 V at ±1.05 A (DC); ±105 V at ±10.5 A (Pulse)
• Current source/sink: ±10.5 A (DC and Pulse)
• Maximum output power: 110 W (DC); 1000 W (Pulse)
• Voltage measurement: ±200 mV to ±100 V
• Current measurement: ±10 µA to ±10 A
• Resistance measurement: 0.2 Ω to 200 MΩ
• Measurement resolution: 6½-digit
• Basic measurement accuracy: 0.012%
Regulation and Stability
• Voltage regulation (line): 0.01% of range
• Voltage regulation (load): 0.01% of range + 100 µV
• Current regulation (line): 0.01% of range
• Current regulation (load): 0.01% of range + 100 pA
• Noise (10 Hz–1 MHz peak-to-peak): 50 mV typical into resistive load
• Temperature coefficient (0–18°C, 28–50°C): ±(0.15 × accuracy specification)/°C
Pulse Mode Specifications
• Maximum duty cycle: 8% (10 A range, hardware limited); 100% (all other ranges)
• Maximum pulse width: 5 ms (10 A range: 2.5 ms)
• Minimum pulse width: 150 µs
• Pulse resolution: 50 µs typical, 70 µs maximum
Additional Features
• Output slew rate (voltage): 0.25 V/µs ±30% (100 V range); 0.08 V/µs ±30% (20 V range)
• Output slew rate (current): 0.25 A/µs ±30% (10 A range); 0.08 A/µs ±30% (20 V range)
• DC floating output: ±250 VDC from chassis ground
• Remote sensing: 2-, 4-, and 6-wire configurations
• Sense lead contact check: High-speed function available
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard GPIB (IEEE 488-1978) and RS-232 interfaces enable integration into automated test systems. Keithley Trigger Link interface supports high-speed control and synchronization.
