An Ion Current Integrator

Abstract
An electronic integrator suitable for measuring ionization currents down to 10−11 ampere is described. The instrument simultaneously displays both the instantaneous value of the current and the total charge received. Automatic recycling is achieved with the aid of a contact mounted on the movement of a standard meter. Substantial lengths of coaxial cable with standard connectors may be connected to the input without producing unduly large leakage currents or changing the calibration, so that remote operation of the integrator is feasible.