In this paper we propose a current-conveyor based circuit to characterise resistive switching devices. The circuit relies on open-loop current-mode techniques that are in principle faster than existing solutions that rely on transimpedance amplifiers for biasing and current sensing [1]. The circuit is able to apply a voltage across a test device and simultaneously provide a measure of current flowing through it. The circuit therefore, results in a compact solution that can be scaled-up to characterise crossbar devices in parallel. In this paper we describe, simulate and evaluate a discrete version of the proposed circuit. We also verify a PCB implementation that is capable of forming, writing and reading different types of resistive switching devices.