Abstract:A traceable current source for the calibration of lowcurrent meters (picoamperemeters, electrometers) in the 100 fA-100 pA current range is here presented. It is based on a lowfrequency trapezoidal wave generator, measured with a sampling voltmeter, which charges and discharges a gas-dielectric capacitor. The generated current is traceable to units of voltage, capacitance and time. The source will be employed to extend in the lower range the Italian national standard of dc current, and for the Italian partici… Show more
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