Keithley 2600B User Manual

Series 2600B
System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 4:
Theory of operation
2600BS-901-01 Rev. C / August 2016 4-3
However, if any one of these is false, the instrument may overheat if operated in a manner that
exceeds the calculated maximum duty cycle, DC
MAX
.
The maximum duty cycle equation is derived from the power equation below by solving for
DC
MAX
.
The general power equation describes how much power an instrument channel can source and sink
before the total power cannot be fully dissipated by the instrument's cooling system. This equation
incorporates all of the factors that can influence the power dissipated by the instrument.

Keithley 2600B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2600B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English