Van der Pauw measurment- source unit

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For studying the electrical behavior of thin films on a budget, several users recommend looking for inexpensive microampere or milliampere meters available on platforms like Amazon. A lock-in amplifier can be utilized to apply a small AC current through a shunt resistor while measuring the AC voltage across the sample. This method is effective for precise measurements in the desired voltage and current ranges. Users emphasize the importance of selecting devices that meet the specific requirements of thin film analysis. Overall, affordable options exist for those seeking to conduct Van der Pauw measurements.
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I wanted to study electrical behavior of thin films. Can anybody suggest me suitable source measure unit please?
(also of low budget)
Power supply: Voltage (few volts)
measurement: current (micro- milliamps)
 
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I've found some cheap devices on amazon looking after "microampere meter" or "milliampere meter"
 
Thanks . there are many as youmentioned
 
You could use a lock-in amplifier to apply a small AC current using a shunt resistor and measure the AC voltage across the sample.
 
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