Author Topic: I got a new Keithley 2450 SMU for free... not kidding (Read 12718 times)

robrenz · « **on:** October 21, 2013, 01:13:35 pm »

I entered the Element14 road test for the Agilent 34461A and wrote a small paragraph about what I would do for the review. I did not get picked.

Then I saw the Keithley 2450 SMU road test and took the application much more seriously and today I was notified that I will be one of the three road testers. That means I get to keep a $5400.00 SMU just for doing a review

I spent about 10 hours writing a extensive multi page document of what my review would cover for the application. The notification of the winners stated the choice was not easy. So obviously others submitted extensive applications also.

I am still pinching myself to make sure I am not dreaming. I hope I don't get any hate posts over this

I will post a link to the Element14 road test review when completed and also post some review here.

senso · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:38:28 pm »

Waiting for teardown and review

BravoV · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:44:53 pm »

+1 and

Circuitous · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:48:43 pm »

Congratulations! I'm glad it went to someone who can put it through its paces and give a thorough review.

I did not apply for that one, as I felt I could not fully test ut or explain some of the subtleties of its operation.

dr.diesel · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:49:34 pm »

Quote from: robrenz on October 21, 2013, 01:13:35 pm

I am still pinching myself to make sure I am not dreaming. I hope I don't get any hate posts over this

I hate you!

No really, Congrats that is awesome!

EEVblog · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:49:49 pm »

Quote from: robrenz on October 21, 2013, 01:13:35 pm

That means I get to keep a $5400.00 SMU just for doing a review

Yep, Element 14 convince a lot of manufacturers to part with expensive gear. Glad it went to someone who's going to a proper review!

free_electron · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2013, 02:40:15 pm »

set it on fire !

robrenz · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2013, 02:56:23 pm »

Quote from: free_electron on October 21, 2013, 02:40:15 pm

set it on fire !

Guess where that low triboelectric noise cable with triaxial connectors that some very nice gentleman sent me is going to get used? This has rear triaxial connectors with a driven guard

quarks · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2013, 03:52:21 pm »

Congratulation!!!

free_electron · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2013, 03:55:13 pm »

Quote from: robrenz on October 21, 2013, 02:56:23 pm

Quote from: free_electron on October 21, 2013, 02:40:15 pm
set it on fire !

Guess where that low triboelectric noise cable with triaxial connectors that some very nice gentleman sent me is going to get used? This has rear triaxial connectors with a driven guard

ah , yes that would be an ideal candidate !

PedroDaGr8 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:32:56 pm »

You suck! I hate you so much right now!

Just kidding mate. Glad to see someone who would do it justice and deserves it got it.

Fsck · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:42:21 pm »

Better here than elsewhere! Congrats!

Galaxyrise · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:54:48 pm »

Grats! I was really hoping at least one of those would go to someone capable of doing it justice.

Dave · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:01:38 pm »

Looking forward to seeing your review.

I really want to see if the touchscreen is as good as they advertise it.

robrenz · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:03:01 pm »

Thanks everyone, I think you guys have more confidence in me than I have in myself

ElectroIrradiator · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:14:33 pm »

Congratulations!

We expect to see no less than some weird test setup employing a fair amount of master machinist magic.

Carrington · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:01:09 pm »

Woow! Congratulations!
The truth is that I get a bit envious, LOL...
Really I'm happy for you.

ovnr · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:17:42 pm »

Yup, there might be some hating going on. Just a tiny bit.

But then I can feel smug about the fact that yours has a ridiculous touchscreen. Mmmm. Yup, that helps.

edpalmer42 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2013, 11:26:19 pm »

Congrats! Just remember:

Don't turn it on, Take it apart!

Ed

mianchen · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2013, 12:21:20 am »

Gratz!

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

echen1024 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2013, 01:03:15 am »

Quote from: ovnr on October 21, 2013, 10:17:42 pm

Yup, there might be some hating going on. Just a tiny bit.

But then I can feel smug about the fact that yours has a ridiculous touchscreen. Mmmm. Yup, that helps.

It does. I signed up for that roadtest...

BravoV · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2013, 02:56:57 am »

Quote from: robrenz on October 21, 2013, 08:03:01 pm

I think you guys have more confidence in me than I have in myself

Actually that is a good sign, cause complacency simply ruins everything from the beginning.

Looking forward and eagerly waiting to read another fine work of yours.

staxquad · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2013, 03:16:24 am »

When you add up all the unpaid hours you put into your hobby, you were due for some compensation.

That unit will set the standard in your lab, and will cost you a fortune in equivalent upgrades of other equipment. You just don't know how unlucky you are.

true · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2013, 03:34:12 am »

It's not free. It's 10 hours plus a review. Not free, but a hell of a deal.

Quote from: staxquad

When you add up all the unpaid hours you put into your hobby, you were due for some compensation.

Yeah, he was compensated by what he does. I don't get it.

robrenz · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2013, 02:52:54 pm »

I am finally confident I was not dreaming

since it showed up yesterday. Out of respect to Element14 I won't post anything but these 2 pics here until I post my review on their site. It is a thing of beauty


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