Quick Install - Windows
IC-CAP can be installed on a computer running Windows by downloading the IC-CAP install file from Keysight EEsof EDA website.
Obtain IC-CAP License File
IC-CAP requires a license to run. You can either apply for an Evaluation or a Purchased license. Once the license request is approved, a license file (with .lic extension) is sent as an email attachment. Save this file on your computer at C:\Program Files\Agilent\EEsof_License_Tools\bin\licenses.
Supported Platforms
For details on Supported Platforms, refer to the Supported Platforms section.
System Requirements
The following are Keysight recommended configurations:
CPU | Intel Pentium © 4 or higher, AMD XP 3000 or higher. |
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Display | High-resolution color only (Super VGA, 1024x768, 15-inch monitor minimum and at least 1280x1024 is required for Extraction packages). |
RAM | Minimum is 2 GB RAM, recommended is 3 GB RAM. Minimum 3 GB RAM is required for Windows 7. |
Acrobat Reader | Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view the PDF files. |
Hard Disk | 1.5 GB for complete installation. |
Compiler | (Only for user-compiled code interface or open measurement interface). C++ and C: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2008 with SP1/Hotfix. |
Supported Instrument Interfaces
If you are using IC-CAP with an NI or Keysight GPIB interface, install the interface and its driver according to the instructions provided with the interface.
Description | Part Number |
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TAMS L488 GPIB/LAN Interface and Keysight IO Libraries version 14.2 | L488 |
Keysight GPIB PCI card and Keysight IO Libraries | 82350A1/B |
Keysight LAN/GPIB Gateway Interface and Keysight IO Libraries | E5810A2 |
Keysight USB/GPIB converter and Keysight IO Libraries | 82357A1/B |
National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB card and NI-488.2M drivers | 778034 |
National Instruments PCI-GPIB card and NI-488.2M drivers 3 | 778032 |
- This is a discontinued product.
- Typically, LAN has some impact on speed; therefore, it could be slower than a card.
Keysight IO Libraries can substitute for the NI-488.2M drivers.
Note
For the latest information, refer to this manual on our website at: http://www.keysight.com/find/eesof-docs.
For information on how to configure driver for GPIB interface, refer to the Configuring the Driver for the GPIB Interface section.
Download IC-CAP Installer
Click http://www.keysight.com/find/eesof-iccap-latest-downloads to download the installer.
Install IC-CAP
To install IC-CAP, you must have system administrator privileges. Run the downloaded installer and follow the guided tour to complete the installation.
IC-CAP License Setup
At the end of installation, the License Setup Wizard starts automatically after detecting that you do not have a valid license to start IC-CAP. If you choose to skip the license setup, you can complete the process later by clicking Start > Programs > IC-CAP <release_number> > IC-CAP Tools > IC-CAP <release_number> License Manager.
The License Manager has been introduced in the product releases starting October 2012. It is one-stop shop for all licensing tools.
Node-locked License
To setup a counted license, select the Add or replace a license file option and follow the guided tour to complete the license setup process. In case of a USB dongle, attach the dongle to the USB port and invoke the License Manager to complete the setup process.
You must have system administrator privileges to setup node-locked licenses (Only) on Windows Vista and Windows 7 machines.
Floating License
To setup a floating license, select the Add or replace a network license server option and follow the guided tour to complete the license setup process. Consult your license administrator for the network path of the license server.
Launch IC-CAP
To run IC-CAP, go to the Start menu and choose Programs > IC-CAP <release_number> > IC-CAP <release_number> .
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