Keithley 6487

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 2 nA to 20 mA (8 ranges) |
| Minimum Current Resolution | 100 fA |
| Voltage Source Range | ±10 V to ±500 V (5 ranges) |
| Voltage Source Resolution | 1 mV |
| Maximum Voltage Output | 500 V DC |
| Input Bias Current | <4 fA |
| Resistance Measurement Range | Up to 10 PΩ |
| Interface | IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 |
| Display | 5-digit LCD with 2-line display |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA maximum |
Keithley 6487 Options:
- 6487 - 6487-3Y-EW - 1-year factory warranty extended to 3 years from date of shipment
- 6487 - C/6487-3Y-ISO - 3 (ISO-17025 accredited) calibrations within 3 years of purchase
- 6487 - 6517-ILC-3 - Interlock Cable for 8009 Resistivity Test Fixture
- 6487 - 7007-1 - Shielded IEEE-488 Cable, 1m (3.3 ft)
- 6487 - 7007-2 - Shielded IEEE-488 Cable, 2m (6.6 ft)
- 6487 - 7007-4 - Shielded IEEE-488 Cable, 4m (13.1 ft)
- 6487 - 7078-TRX-10 - Low Noise Triax Cable, 3.0m (10 ft)
- 6487 - 7078-TRX-20 - Low Noise Triax Cable, 6.0m (20 ft)
- 6487 - 8501-* - Trigger Link Cable with male Micro-DIN connectors at each end, 1m or 2m (3.3 ft or 6.6 ft)
- 6487 - 237-TRX-BAR - Triax Barrel
- 6487 - 7078-TRX-BNC - Triax-to-BNC Adapter
- 6487 - 8009 - Resistivity Test Fixture
- 6487 - 4288-* - Single or Dual Fixed Rack Mounting Kit
- 6487 - KPCI-488LPA - IEEE-488 Interface/Controller for the PCI Bus
- 6487 - KUSB-488B - IEEE-488 USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter
| Model | 6487 |
|---|
The Keithley 6487 Picoammeter/Voltage Source features 5½-digit resolution, 10fA sensitivity, and a built-in 500V source, offering enhanced accuracy and faster rise times over the 6485. It supports eight current ranges, auto-ranging, voltage sweeping, AV resistance measurements, and IEEE-488/RS-232 interfaces.
Designed for characterizing low current devices, it measures currents from 20fA to 20mA at speeds up to 1000 readings per second, with floating measurements up to 500V and digital I/O for integration.
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