4071 PXI get negative resistance readings

Hi all

We are working on a system where we measure current leakage and resistance using a PXI-4071 with some other gear as well as a map to relay SMU and 2530 b..

The main problem is that for some measures of resistance we are seeing negative values as k - 200 or - 300 k.  The digital multimeter has been in the range of 10 M. My understanding is that in this mode, the applied voltage is 10V and the test current is 1uA.

For me to see a negative resistance on some paths, the voltage must be opposed the 10V and superior to 10V.  Is it a specific way of thinking?  SMU is switched off and disconnected from the circuit when the resistance is measured.

It is not all EHRS that show this negative tension.  The EHR is all passive devices (connectors) and so they do not have any large capacitances that could store a tension that I see.  I take 5 readings with auto zero done when initially 5 readings.

What causes these negative readings?  The connectors are immersed in a saline solution and there should be an open between the points to measure circuit, but when they start to fail a resistance can be seen.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.  Please let me know if you want more details.

see you soon

Peter

Peter,

To answer your questions, Yes, if the digital multimeter reads - 200 k there is opposing tension on the DMM.  If you use 10 M Ohms then the opposing voltage serait.2 V and if you use the 1 M Ohms then the opposing voltage 2V.  Also the negative reading is also caused by the flow of the current is in the wrong direction, because if there is a negative voltage then the current flows the opposite direction.

You can check the voltage at the terminals of the resistance while taking the measurement of the resistance using an other DMM, as a handheld DMM computer.  It is more than accurate enough to check the voltage at the terminals of the resistance.

I hope this helps,

Brian P.

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