To design an efficient, reliable and compliant power supply, be sure to follow these testing and measurement guidelines. Varun Merchant Tektronix Power supplies are the lifeline behind all electronics and electronic devices – and the pressure is on to make them smaller and more efficient year after year. Achieving higher efficiencies and higher power densities while […]
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Wafer-Level parametric tester targets power SiC, GaN devices up to 3 kV
A fully-automated, 48-pin parametric test system is designed for wafer-level testing of power semiconductor devices and structures up to 3kV. Optimized for use with the latest compound power semiconductor materials including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), the fully integrated Keithley S540 Power Semiconductor Test System is said to perform all high-voltage, low-voltage, and […]
Analyzer simplifies tasks for characterizing
semiconductor devices
A new parameter analyzer aims to accelerate semiconductor device, materials and process insights by reducing characterization complexity for new or sporadic users, simplifying test setup, and delivering clear, precise results. The Keithley 4200A-SCS instrument features a modern industrial design, a new graphical user interface and a range of helpful self-learning tools such as expert instructional […]
Seventh Edition of Low Level Measurements Handbook from Keithley
Keithley Instruments has published the seventh edition of its “Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements.” This 250-page reference, which Keithley first published in 1972, describes theoretical and practical considerations involved in the measurement of low DC currents, high resistances, low DC voltages, and low resistances. Among other updates, the seventh […]
A look into the world of Keithley Instruments
Founded in 1946, Keithley Instruments, a Tektronix company (which specializes in ac items), was purchased by the Danaher Co., in 2010. Keithley specializes in power supplies, dc items and DMMs (digital multimeters). This company designs solutions for test and measurement needs. In electrical measurement solutions, its research in production test technology and through partnerships has […]
Keithley Introduces Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source with Ultra-Low Current Resolution
Keithley Instruments, Inc. expands its low level measurement leadership by introducing a dual-channel picoammeter with dual ±30V independent, non-floating bias sources and 1fA measurement resolution. The Model 6482 Picoammeter, the latest addition to Keithley’s popular line of sensitive instrumentation, provides two independent picoammeter/source channels in a 2U, half-rack enclosure, allowing simultaneous 6-1/2-digit measurements across both channels. […]
Keithley Expands DMM Line Adding Programmable 5-1/2-Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Instruments, Inc. — The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimized for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications. When compared with leading 5-1/2-digit DMMs, the Model 2110 offers superior throughput (up to 10x faster), accuracy (up to 2x better DC voltage accuracy), a lower purchase price, and greater integration flexibility. […]
Keithley Expands SourceMeter SMU Instrument Line with Three New Models
Keithley Instruments, Inc. has introduced three new economical source measurement unit (SMU) instruments suited for bench top and R&D applications to its Series 2600B System SourceMeter SMU Instrument line. The test and measurement industry’s most powerful, fastest, and highest resolution SMU instruments now provide 6-1/2-digit resolution, software emulation of Keithley’s widely installed Model 2400 SourceMeter […]
Danaher to Acquire Keithley Instruments
Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) and Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI) announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Danaher will acquire all of the outstanding Common Shares and Class B Common Shares of Keithley at a purchase price of $21.60 per share in cash for an enterprise value of approximately $300 million […]
