The Keithley 619 is a highly versatile 5½-digit electrometer and digital multimeter (DMM) designed for sensitive voltage, current, and resistance measurements. Configurable as a single- or dual-channel instrument, it offers exceptional input impedance and low bias current, making it ideal for semiconductor characterization, research, and high-impedance material testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional GPIB (IEEE-488) interface via Model 6193 plug-in card |
| Display | 5½-digit LED display with exponent and function indicators |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90-125 V or 180-250 V AC (rear-panel switch selectable), 50-60 Hz, 45 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 127 mm H × 216 mm W × 359 mm D (5.0 in × 8.5 in × 14.1 in) |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
DC Voltage Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Voltage Ranges | 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V |
| DC Voltage Resolution | 1 µV on 200 mV range, 10 µV on 2 V range, 100 µV on 20 V range, 1 mV on 200 V range |
| Input Resistance | > 2 × 10^14 ohms in parallel with < 20 pF on 200 mV and 2 V ranges |
| Input Bias Current | < 400 fA (0.4 pA) at 23°C |
DC Current (Picoammeter) Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Current Ranges | 2 nA, 20 nA, 200 nA, 2 µA, 20 µA, 200 µA, 2 mA |
| DC Current Resolution | 10 fA on 2 nA range, 100 fA on 20 nA range |
| Input Voltage Burden | < 1 mV max (< 100 µV typical on lower ranges) |
Resistance Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resistance Ranges | 2 kOhm to 200 GOhm (extendable up to 2 TOhm in ratiometric mode) |
| Resistance Resolution | 10 mOhm on 2 kOhm range |
Input/Output and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Connectors Type | Triaxial connectors (one per channel) |
| Analog Output Range | 1 V for full-scale (100,000 counts) deflection |
Measurement Dynamics and Noise Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Normal Mode Rejection Ratio (NMRR) | > 55 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | > 100 dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 0% to 70% relative humidity up to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 65°C |
| Warm-up Time | 1 hour to rated accuracy |
| Channel Configuration Options | Single channel (standard) or dual channel electrometer configuration |
| Model 6191 Option | Single-channel electrometer input plug-in card |
Safety & Isolation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Common Mode Voltage | 500V peak |
| Input LO to Chassis Isolation | >10^10 ohms in parallel with <1000 pF |
Measurement Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| A/D Converter Integration Time | 33.3 ms at 60 Hz, 40 ms at 50 Hz |
| Input Guarding Mode | Switch-selectable triaxial guard (Input LO or Preamp Guard) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Selections | 100V, 120V, 220V, 240V (rear panel switchable, ±10%) |
Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Overload (Voltage) | 250V rms, 350V peak continuous |
| Maximum Input Overload (Current) | 250V rms on 2 nA to 2 uA ranges; 100 mA on 20 uA to 2 mA ranges |
| Maximum Input Overload (Resistance) | 250V rms continuous |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Functions | SH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0 (with Option 6193) |
Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zero Check Function | Front panel switchable |
| Ranging Modes | Manual or Auto-ranging |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Selection | 4½-digit or 5½-digit (selectable via front panel or GPIB) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| A/D Converter Type | Dual-slope integrating |
Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Output Impedance | 1 kΩ |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IEEE-488 Interface Option | Model 6193 |
| Rack Mount Kit Accessory | Model 1019 |
Technology
Solid-state digital electrometer with dual-channel electrometer option
Applications
High-impedance voltage measurement, picoampere current measurement, high-resistance testing, and material characterization