Keithley 196 6.5 Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Laboratory Measurement Instruments. Voltage: 300 mV to 300 V, Current: 300 µA to 3 A, Resolution: ±3.
- Model
- Keithley 196
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $570
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 196
This unit
The Keithley 196 is a 6.5-digit autoranging digital multimeter engineered for precision DC and AC measurements across voltage, current, and resistance. It delivers 100 nV resolution on the 300 mV range and typical DC voltage accuracy of 0.0013% + 10 counts, making it suitable for both benchtop and automated test system integration. The instrument combines a 10-character alphanumeric LED display with up to 1000 readings per second measurement rate and onboard storage for 500 readings. Full IEEE-488 programmability enables remote control and data retrieval, while a weighted average digital filter and exceptional common mode rejection (>110 dB at DC) ensure clean, reliable measurements in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications Measurement Functions
DC Voltage: 300 mV to 300 V, 100 nV resolution, ±0.0013% + 10 counts accuracy (3V range)
True RMS AC Voltage: 300 mV to 300 V, 1 µV resolution, ±(0.01% + 0.01 dB) accuracy, 300 kHz bandwidth, 3:1 crest factor
DC Current: 300 µA to 3 A, 1 nA resolution, 3A fuse protection (250V)
True RMS AC Current: 300 µA to 3 A
Resistance: 300 Ω to 300 MΩ, 100 µΩ resolution, ±0.0020% + 2 counts accuracy (300Ω range), 5.5V max open circuit voltage Performance Metrics
Measurement rate: Up to 1000 readings/second
Analog settling time: <1 ms (110 dB at DC, 50/60 Hz with 1 kΩ source imbalance
NMRR: >60 dB at 1 kHz and 60 Hz
Temperature coefficient: <±(0.1 × accuracy)/°C below 20 kHz; ±(0.2 ×) from 20 kHz to 100 kHz
Input impedance (DC voltage): 10 MΩ shunted by <120 pF
Display resolution: ±3,030,000 counts (6.5 digits)
Key Features
10-character alphanumeric 14-segment LED display
Data memory: 500 readings via IEEE-488 bus
Programmable digital calibration from front panel or remote interface
Configurable weighted average digital filter
Interfaces & Integration
IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface for full programmability
Support for MULTILINE (OCL, LLO, SOC, GET, GTL, UNT, UNL, SPE, SPD) and UNILINE (Fe, REN, EOI) commands
Rear-panel accessible fuse
Typical Applications Precision component characterization, calibration labs, automated test systems, semiconductor parametric measurements, and long-term data logging.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: 500 mV to 1000 V (voltage) |
Keithley 196 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keithley 196. Calibration covers DC voltage accuracy at all ranges, AC voltage (True RMS) accuracy at 50 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz, DC current accuracy, resistance accuracy at all decade ranges, frequency accuracy, and diode test voltage. Fluke 87V and 289 also include capacitance and temperature calibration.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Keithley 196 faults: blown input fuse, worn input jacks, display segment failure, relay contact wear on bench DMMs. Common faults include worn input jacks (banana socket contact wear on the mA and COM terminals), blown input fuses (especially the 440 mA HRC fuse), and display segment failures. Keithley 2000/2001/2002 bench DMMs commonly develop relay contact wear affecting resistance accuracy after extended service.
Keithley 196 price
This Keithley 196 is listed at $570. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keithley 196 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keithley 196 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers DC voltage accuracy at all ranges, AC voltage (True RMS) accuracy at 50 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz, DC current accuracy, resistance accuracy at all decade ranges, frequency accuracy, and diode test voltage. Fluke 87V and 289 also include capacitance and temperature calibration.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
