Keithley Instruments
28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
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Model 4200-RPC-2
Remote Preamplifier Cable Assembly Instructions
PA-688 Rev. B April 2021
*PPA-688B*
1
Overview
The Model 4200-RPC-2 Remote Preamp Cable is used to connect a source measurement unit (SMU) installed
in a Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer to a remotely mounted 4200-PA preamplifier.
The 4200-RPC-2 is 2 meters long and is terminated at each end with a high-density DB15 connector. One end
mates to the preamplifier CONTROL connector on the 4200-PA. The other end mates to the PA CNTRL
connector on the matching SMU installed in the system. An example configuration is shown in the
following figure.
Figure 1: 4200-RPC-2 remote preamplifier cable installed in a system
Each preamplifier is matched to a specific SMU. When changing connections, maintain the
connections between the remotely mounted preamplifier and the SMU to which it was
originally connected.
You must use a strain relief (not included) at the preamplifier connection of the 4200-RPC-2 cable.