Title :
A traceable precision current source for currents between 100 aA and 10 pA
Author :
Willenberg, Gerd-Dietmar ; Tauscher, H.N. ; Warnecke, P.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Tech. Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
We present a new traceable calibration source for small currents in the range from 100 aA to 10 pA. An extremely stable output current is achieved by use of a newly developed precision voltage ramp generator.
Keywords :
ammeters; calibration; constant current sources; ramp generators; 100 aA to 10 pA; ammeters; calibration source; output current stability; precision voltage ramp generator; traceable precision current source; Absorption; Calibration; Capacitance; Capacitors; Dielectrics; Dosimetry; Testing; Uncertainty; Voltage; Voltmeters;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7242-5
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034767
