The 6820T Low-Vibration QHR Tabletop System is a compact, cryogen-free solution designed for laboratories requiring direct access to a quantum-based primary resistance standard. Building on Measurements International’s expertise in quantum Hall resistance (QHR) systems and precision resistance metrology, the 6830T combines advanced cryogenic technology, automated operation, and an ultra-low-vibration design to provide a stable platform for highly accurate and repeatable QHR measurements.
Engineered with vibration levels of less than 10 nm, the 6830T minimizes mechanical disturbance at the QHR device while eliminating the need for liquid helium. This reduces operating costs, simplifies laboratory infrastructure, and removes dependence on helium availability. Its tabletop design and automated system control make primary resistance realization more accessible, reliable, and practical for national metrology institutes, calibration laboratories, and other high-level resistance measurement applications.
| Superconducting Magnet | |
| Magnet Type | Solenoid |
| Rated Central Field | 5.0 T |
| Rated Operating Current @ 6.0 T | 25.45 A |
| Total Inductance | 10.526 H |
| Homogeneity | ± 0.2 % 1 cm DSV |
| Superconductor | Twisted multi-filamentary Nb Ti/Cu |
| Fabrication | Wet wound with epoxy to prevent training |
| Quench Protection | Adiabatic protection using copper matrix and diodes |
| Cryocooler | |
| Cooling Powers at 50 Hz | 1st Stage: 35 W @ 45 K
2nd Stage: 0.9 W @ 4.2 K |
| Base Temperature | < 3.6 K |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Maintenance Interval (in hours) | 30,000 to 40,000 |
| Ambient Temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Range
(1:1 Ratio) |
Accuracy
× 10-6 |
Range
(1:10 Ratio) |
Accuracy
× 10-6 |
Range
(1:100 Ratio) |
Accuracy
× 10-6 |
| 0.1 Ω to 0.1 Ω | 0.01 | 0.1 Ω to 1 Ω | 0.01 | 1 Ω to 100 Ω | 0.003 |
| 1 Ω to 1 Ω | 0.003 | 1 Ω to 10 Ω | 0.003 | 100 Ω to 10 kΩ | 0.003 |
| 10 Ω to 10 Ω | 0.003 | 10 Ω to 100 Ω | 0.003 | 1 kΩ to 100 kΩ | 0.005 |
| 100 Ω to 100 Ω | 0.003 | 100 Ω to 1 kΩ | 0.003 | 10 kΩ to 1 MΩ | 0.01 |
| 1 kΩ to 1 kΩ | 0.003 | 1 kΩ to 10 kΩ | 0.003 | ||
| 10 kΩ to 10 kΩ | 0.003 | 1 kΩ to 13 kΩ | 0.003 | ||
| 100 kΩ to 100 kΩ | 0.005 | 10 kΩ to 100 kΩ | 0.005 | ||
| 1 MΩ to 1 MΩ | 0.01 | 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ | 0.01 |
| 0.1 Ω to 10 kΩ | |||
| Rx | Ratio & Accuracy × 10-6 * |
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| – | 1:1 | 10:1 | 14:1 |
| 0.1 Ω | < 0.02 | – | – |
| 1 Ω | < 0.015 | < 0.015 | < 0.015 |
| 10 Ω | < 0.015 | < 0.015 | < 0.015 |
| 100 Ω | < 0.015 | < 0.015 | < 0.015 |
| 1 kΩ | < 0.015 | < 0.015 | < 0.015 |
| 10 kΩ | < 0.02 | < 0.015 | – |
| 100 kΩ | – | – | – |