Press Release 28/2010
Free Keithley Webinar Explains How to Overcome the Challenges of Electrical Resistivity Measurement
Cleveland, Ohio, November 8, 2010 * * * Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, will broadcast a free, web-based seminar titled “Electrical Resistivity Measurements of Bulk Materials: Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors” on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 15:00 Central European Time (CET). To register for this event, visit http://www.keithley.info/ResistivityTest.
During the one-hour webinar, which will be presented by Keithley Lead Applications Engineer Mary Anne Tupta, participants will get an overview of the various resistivity measurement methods and techniques, the challenges associated with making these measurements and how to overcome them.
Resistivity measurement methods vary depending on whether the material used is a conductor, an insulator, or a semiconductor. Participants will learn which methods and techniques to use when in order to achieve optimal results. Some of the specific methods explained during the webinar include:
• making four-wire resistance measurements of metals
• volume and surface resistivity measurements of insulators
• four-point collinear probe and van der Pauw measurement methods of semiconductor materials
In addition to discussing these methods, measurement techniques that pertain to the method are also detailed. Some of the many techniques and sources of error discussed include:
• electrostatic interference and shielding
• leakage current and guarding
• thermoelectric EMFs and offset compensation
Along with using the proper method and techniques, the webinar will also discuss how to select the appropriate instrumentation to make the desired measurements.
Target Audience:
This webinar is recommended for materials researchers, research labs, physicists, universities, and companies who need to test resistivity of their products (solar cell, plastics, paper, tires, semiconductor, etc.).
Registration Information “Electrical Resistivity Measurements of Bulk Materials: Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors” will be broadcast on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 15:00 Central European Time (CET) (14:00 UTC/GMT). The event is free to the public, but participants must register in advance at http://www.keithley.info/ResistivityTest.
About Keithley Instruments, Inc.
With more than 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments has become a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems. Our customers are scientists and engineers in the worldwide electronics industry involved with advanced materials research, semiconductor device development and fabrication, and the production of end products such as portable wireless devices. The value we provide them is a combination of products for their critical measurement needs and a rich understanding of their applications to improve the quality of their products and reduce their cost of test.
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