The Keithley 2430C is a single-channel parametric SourceMeter combining voltage source, current source, voltage meter, current meter, and ohmmeter functionality in one instrument. It delivers 100V, 10A sourcing with 1000W pulse mode capability and 110W DC operation. Four-quadrant sourcing and sinking, 6½-digit resolution, and measurement accuracy of 0.012% enable precise component characterization across semiconductor, communications, automotive, and medical industries.
Technical Specifications
Sourcing and Measurement
• Maximum voltage source: 100V
• Maximum current source: 10A
• Maximum power (DC mode): 110W
• Maximum power (pulse mode): 1000W
• Measurement accuracy: 0.012% basic accuracy
• Resolution: 6½-digit
• Reading speed: Up to 1700 readings/second at 4½ digits via GPIB
• Four-quadrant operation (source and sink)
Remote Sensing & Resistance Measurement
• 2-, 4-, and 6-wire remote voltage sourcing and measurement sensing
• Six-wire ohms technique with guard and guard sense leads
Voltage and Current Sourcing
• Programmable bipolar sourcing with readback capability
• Programmable compliance limits (minimum 0.1% of range)
• Voltage slew rate: 0.25V/µs on 100V range; 0.08V/µs on 20V range
• Current slew rate: 0.25A/µs on 100V range; 0.08A/µs on 20V range
• Output overshoot: Typically <0.1% (full scale step, resistive load)
• Output settling time: 100µs typical (0.1% final value)
• Floating output: ±250VDC from chassis ground
Pulse Mode
• Maximum duty cycle: 8% on 10A range; 100% on all other ranges
• Maximum pulse width: 5ms (90% to 90% edge); 2.5ms limit on 10A range
• Minimum pulse width: 150µs
• Pulse resolution: 50µs typical, 70µs maximum
• Pulse measurement limit: 0.1 PLC (Power Line Cycle)
– Key Features
• Five integrated instruments eliminate parallel equipment needs
• High-precision measurement with 0.012% accuracy
• Fast measurement throughput via GPIB interface
• Flexible remote sensing for accurate characterization in multi-wire configurations
• Floating output capability for isolated testing
