Advantest R6246 DC Voltage Current Source

The Advantest R6246 DC Voltage Current Source is a dual-channel Source Measurement Unit (SMU) instrument for precision voltage and current sourcing and measurement. It delivers synchronized generation and measurement across two isolated channels, making it ideal for DC characterization of semiconductors, integrated circuits, and power devices in R&D, component testing, and automated test system environments.

Technical Specifications

• Source voltage: ±62 V


• Source current: ±20 A


• Source resolution (voltage): 10 µV


• Source resolution (current): 1 nA at 62 µA range


• Measurement resolution (voltage): 1 mV, 1 µV


• Measurement resolution (current): 10 fA, 100 pA at 6 nA range


• Maximum output power: 140 W


• Connectors: Banana Channel B (SMU220-2):


• Source voltage: ±220 V


• Source current: ±2 A


• Source resolution (voltage): 10 mV


• Source resolution (current): 100 µA at 2 A range


• Measurement resolution (voltage): 1 mV, 1 µV


• Measurement resolution (current): 10 fA, 100 pA


• Maximum output power: 24.2 W


• Connectors: Triax Measurement Accuracy:


• Voltage accuracy: ±0.01% of setting


• Current accuracy: ±0.01% of setting


• Source accuracy: ±0.03%


• Measurement accuracy: ±0.02%


• Load regulation: ±0.0017% of range or less (4-wire)

Key Features

• Synchronized dual-channel generation and measurement across isolated channels


• High throughput: 0.8 V/µs at current measurement ranges ≥6 mA


• Range switching without discontinuous output


• Trigger Link Function for automated test sequencing


• Sequence Programming Function for multi-step test execution


• Search Measurement Function for specialized characterization


• Minimum pulse width: 100 µs; minimum step: 700 µs

Typical Applications

• DC characterization of discrete semiconductors and integrated circuits


• Power device evaluation and testing


• Automated test systems requiring synchronized dual-channel sourcing


• Complex device characterization requiring simultaneous generation and monitoring

Compatibility & Integration Channel A uses banana connectors; Channel B uses triax connectors for flexible integration into test fixtures and automated platforms.