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What is an SMU?

The Keithley Source Measure Unit (SMU) is also known as Keithley SourceMeter®. It is an instrument that can precisely source voltage or current and simultaneously measure voltage and/or current. It integrates the capabilities of an individual power supply, a digital multimeter (DMM), a current source, and an electronic load into a single, tightly synch


Overview

 

A Source Measure Unit (SMU) precisely sources and simultaneously measures voltage and/or current. Most well-established test applications include IV characterizing plus testing semiconductors and non-linear devices and materials.

These applications perform voltage sweep and/or current sweeps across any of the 4-quadrant operating regions (positive and negative DC/pulsed source or sink and measurement) of an SMU.

They typically involve high accuracy and high resolution, in addition to highly synchronized sourcing and measurement requirements.

An application that requires the integration of individual power supply, digital multimeter (DMM), current source, and/or electronic load will find using an SMU saves setup time, saves software development time, saves rack and bench space, increases throughput and achieve reliable and repeatable results 5 ½ and 6 ½ digits of resolution over a wide selection of power envelopes.

SMU Overview

SMUs are gaining popularity in new technology research, development and manufacturing, such as:

  • nano-scale devices and materials, carbon nanotube structures, graphene
  • organic semiconductors
  • printed electronics
  • small-geometry low-power devices
  • high power materials, silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN) devices, power MOSFETs,
  • high brightness LEDs, solid state lighting systems
  • optoelectronics, laser diode test systems
  • battery charging and discharging characterization
  • power management ICs
  • circuit protection modules
  • solar cells and panels
  • DC-DC converters

Capabilities delivered in this single, bench-sized form factor:

  • Programmable Voltage Source
  • Digital Voltmeter
  • Programmable Current Source
  • Digital Ammeter
  • Digital Ohmmeter
  • Programmable Picoammeter
  • Instantaneous power measurement
  • Programmable DCElectronic Load, for constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC)

Demonstration Videos

Model 2450, 2460 and 2461 TouchScreen Interactive SourceMeter Overview.

Watch the video to see how you can measure, see and discover more on the 2450 SMU's intuitive, multi-touch user interface – from raw readings to histograms to time-based and voltage/current-based waveforms—and get to your answers more quickly.

The 2460 and 2461 Sourcemeters have an identical TouchScreen Interactive graphical user interface.

Keithley 2450 SMU Overview

 

 

Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461 Demonstration - digitising capabilities

 

Digitising Capabilities of the 2450, 2460 & 2461 SourceMeters

This video demonstrates the digitising capabilities of the Keithley 2461 SourceMeter Source Measure Unit (SMU) using a high brightness LED.

 

 

Creating Battery Discharge Profiles for Simulating Batteries with Keithley's 2450 SMU & 2281 Battery Simulator.

This video demonstrates how to create a model for a battery that can be used in a battery simulator. A 2281 Battery Simulator emulates a battery for this demonstration and a 2450 SourceMeter discharges the "battery" and creates the battery model. The 2450 could be substitiuted by a 2460 or 2461 SourceMeter.

Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461 Application - Battery Simulation profile

 

 

 

Keithley 2600B Application - IVy

 

How To Connect Series 2600B SMU Instrument to Your Mobile Device Using Wi Fi

 

The Keithley IVy mobile app is the fastest and easiest way to perform current-voltage (I-V) characterization, troubleshoot your device under test (DUT), and share the measurement results with others. It allows you to visualize, interact with, and share measurement results without programming.

IVy is currently compatible with Keithley Series 2600B SourceMeter® Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instruments This video details how to connect the Series 2600B SMU Instrument to an iPhone or iPad using Wi-Fi. The 2600B and the mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network. In this video, this is achieved by connecting the LAN port of the Series 2600B to a wireless router.


 

Applications & Tutorials

Learn More. Gain More.

Source Measure Unit Tutorial Learning Center brings together a wealth of information on Keithley SMUs and other products in an all-in-one, convenient location. We provide links to a wide variety of content related to the applications and industries we serve.

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Keithley SMU Tutorials

Models

 

2400 Series SourceMeters

  • Range includes new models with Touchscreen user interface

  • Source up to 10A pulse, 200V, 1000W

  • Measure down to 10fA, 100nV

  • Low priced Options (non-Touchscreen)

Keithley 2470 Touchscreen SMU

2470 High Voltage Touchscreen SMU

Keithley 2400 Series SMU instruments offer four-quadrant precision voltage and current source/load coupled with measurement now on a touchscreen user interface.

These instruments can simultaneously source and measure current from 10 fA to 10 A pulse and/or voltage from 100nV to 200V, for 1000W pulse and 100W DC total power.

Keithley 2400 Series SMUs

Models in the Series

Model
Touch
 Screen 

 Channels 

Max Current Source/Measure Range
Max Voltage Source/Measure Range
Measurement Resolution (Current/Voltage)
 Power 


datasheet 

2401

No  1
1A  20V
1pA / 100nV 20 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2400

No
 
1
1A
200V
1pA / 100nV

20 W

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2450

Yes
1
1A
200V
10fA / 10nV 20 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2410

No 1 1A 1100V 1pA / 100nV

20 W

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2460

Yes  1
7A
100V
1pA / 100nV 100 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2420

No
1
3A
60V
10pA / 100nV

60 W

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2440

No
1
5A
40V
10pA / 100nV 50 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2461

Yes 1 10A 100V 1pA / 100nV

1000 W

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2470

Yes 1 1A 1100V 1fA / 100nV

20 W

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2600B Series SourceMeters

  • High speed embedded programming

  • Single of dual channel options

  • Source up to 10A pulse, 200V, 200W

Keithley 2600B SMUs

Keithley’s Series 2600B System SMU instruments are the industry standard current-voltage source and measure solution for highly automated production test applications.

Both dual- and single-channel models tightly integrate a precision power supply, true current source, DMM, and electronic load with pulse generating capabilities. Plus, TSP® technology runs complete test programs for automated system applications, and TSP-Link® technology enables daisy-chaining up to 64 channels for high volume parallel test.

Keithley 2606B SMU

Models in the Series

Model

 Channels
  

Max Current Source/Measure Range
Max Voltage Source/Measure Range
Measurement Resolution (Current/Voltage)

 Power 

datasheet 

2601B

1
10A  40V
100fA / 100nV 200 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2611B

1
10A
200V
100fA / 100nV

200 W

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2614B

2
10A
200V
100fA / 100nV 200 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2604B

2 10A 40V 100fA / 100nV

200 W

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2612B

2
10A  200V
100fA / 100nV 200 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2602B

2
10A
40V
100fA / 100nV

200 W

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2635B

1
10A
200V
0.1fA / 100nV 200 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2634B

2

10A
200V
1fA / 100nV 200 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2636B

2 10A 200V 0.1fA / 100nV

200 W

Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

 

 

 

2601B-PULSE System SourceMeter 10 µsec Pulser/SMU

  • Ideal for bench or production

  • Pulse 10 A @ 10 V down to 10 μs

  • 1 μs, 18-bit sample rate

Learn More

Keithley 2601B-PULSE System Sourcmeter Pulser-SMU
 
 

 

2606B High Density SourceMeter

  • Four channels in 1U form factor
    Stackable;

  • no thermal spacing requirements

  • Measure down to 100fA, 100nVh

Keithley 260^B High Density SMU

The 2606B High Density System SourceMeter (SMU) Instrument offers four 20-watt SMU channels in a 1U high form factor chassis. As manufacturers need to optimize plant floor space and reduce test time and costs, the 2606B improves density by 3 times, increases throughput, and minimizes the need to add additional racks of test equipment. This SMU is the perfect solution for production testing of Laser Diodes, LEDs, 2- and 3-terminal semiconductors and much more.

Keithley 2606B SMU Rack

Models in the Series

Model

 Channels
  

V/I Range
Accuracy
Max Speed

datasheet 

2606B

4 100fA - 3A
100nV - 20V 
0.015%
6.5 digits
20k readings/s to buffer Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

 

2650 Series High Power SourceMeters

  • Source up to 50A pulse, 3000V, 2000W

  • Measure down to 1fA, 1uV

  • Connect two units for 100A current source
Keithley 2650 High Power SMUs

Power Semiconductor and component characterisation solutions

The 2650 Series High Power SourceMeter SMU Instruments are designed specifically for characterizing and testing high voltage/current electronics and power semiconductors, such as diodes, FETs, and IGBTs, high brightness LEDs, DC-DC converters, batteries, solar cells, and other high power materials, components, modules, and subassemblies.

They deliver unprecedented power, precision, speed, flexibility, and ease of use to improve productivity in R&D, production test, and reliability environments. Two instruments are available offering up to 3000V or up to 2000W of pulse current power.

Models in the Series

Model

 Channels
  

Max Current Source/Measure Range
Max Voltage Source/Measure Range
Measurement Resolution (Current/Voltage)

 Power 

datasheet 

2651A

1
50A

40V
100fA / 100nV 2000 W Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

2657A

1
120mA
3000V
100fA / 100nV

180 W

Datasheet_buttonTek_Vivid_Blue

 


 

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