DC Current Gain Calibration

This calibration procedure applies to the 34460A and 34461A only.

Review Test Considerations and Gain Calibration Considerations before beginning this procedure.

Configuration: DC Current

  1. Configure each function and range in the order shown in the table below.
  2. Apply the input signal shown in the Input column.
  3. Enter the actual applied input current as the Cal Value (see Entering Calibration Values).A Calibration Step Succeeded message indicates success; if the display shows Calibration Step Failed, check the input value, range, function, and entered calibration value and repeat the calibration step.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each gain calibration point shown in the table.
  5. Store the new calibration constants (see Storing the Calibration Constants).

Each range takes less than 4 seconds to complete.

Instrument Settings

Input

 Function Range
100 µA DC Current 100 µA
1 mA 1 mA
10 mA 10 mA
100 mA 100 mA
1 A 1 A

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