Keysight B2981C Femto/Picoammeter

Overview

The Keysight B2981C is an advanced graphical femto/picoammeter delivering best-in-class measurement performance with 0.01 fA (10^-17 A) minimum current resolution. Its intuitive 4.3-inch color LCD graphical user interface supports versatile data visualization including trend charts and histograms, enabling users to capture transient behavior and perform statistical analyses in real time without external software. The B2981C simplifies low-level measurements for users across all experience levels.

Key Features

• 0.01 fA (10^-17 A) minimum measurement resolution with 6.5 digits accuracy
• 2 pA to 20 mA current measurement ranges
• High-speed reading rate: up to 20,000 readings per second
• 4.3-inch color LCD with graphical user interface
• Multiple graphical viewing modes: Meter View, Graph View, Histogram View, Roll View
• Real-time, auto-scalable histogram with instant mean and sigma calculations
• Less than 20 μV burden voltage in lowest current range
• Auto navigation with three selectable curves (Normal, Stable, Quick)
• 100,000-point sample buffer for data capture
• Versatile connectivity: USB, LAN, GPIB, LXI Core
• Optional Setup Integrity Checker for noise source isolation
• Free PC control software included

Applications

• Material science: semiconductors, polymers, dielectrics, ceramics, graphene, nanomaterials
• Device characterization: transistors, sensors, capacitors, optoelectronics, solar cells
• Electronic systems: ion beam, electron beam, particle measurements
• Electrochemical and ferroelectric material analysis

Included Accessories

• B2981C Femto/Picoammeter
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Triax cable (1.5 m)
• Ground connection cable
• Banana to screw-lug adapter
• Earthing wire (2 m)
• Open cap for triax connector
• Quick Reference guide