Keysight Source Measure Units
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This video introduces Keysight’s portfolio of Source Measure Units (SMUs), engineered to deliver high accuracy, precision, integrated sourcing and measurement, and ultra-fast sampling for electronic testing from early design through next-generation R&D. Combining precise voltage and current sourcing with advanced analysis and automation to accelerate characterization, validation, and production test, the portfolio is organized into three performance grades—Essential, Expert, and Pro—so you can choose the performance level that best fits your workflow.
Essential SMUs: Provide 5.5‑digit source resolution with low‑level current resolution from 10 fA to 1 pA, single‑channel operation, up to 1.5 A DC output, and sample rates from 5 kSa/s to 20 kSa/s. Compact and affordable, Essential SMUs combine six instruments in one to streamline everyday IV measurements and bench workflows.
Expert SMUs: Deliver 5.5‑digit source resolution with 100 fA current resolution, up to two channels, maximum voltage up to 210 V, up to 3 A current output, and 50 kSa/s sampling for higher‑precision, higher‑throughput characterization.
Pro SMUs: Offer 6.5‑digit source resolution with 10 fA current resolution, up to two channels, up to 3 A current output, and 100 kSa/s sampling. Select Pro models add precise pulsed current sourcing up to 10.5 A to minimize device stress, power dissipation, and thermal effects associated with DC measurements.
In addition, Modular SMUs provide benchtop‑class performance in high‑density mainframes and PXIe modules. Configure up to 20 channels in a 1U, 4‑slot mainframe, or choose PXIe SMUs to integrate into existing modular test systems. Modular options support up to 210 V, and sampling rates up to 15 MSa/s for dynamic and pulsed measurements.
Across the lineup, Keysight SMUs integrate multiple instruments into one — pulse generator, DMM, power supply, current source, electronic load, arbitrary waveform generator, and digitizer — reducing setup complexity and ensuring tight synchronization between sourcing and measurement. Ultra‑fast sampling captures transients and dynamic behaviors in fast‑switching devices, while pulsed output capabilities (available on Pro and selected Modular models) minimize thermal effects for more accurate characterization.
Whether you need a compact bench instrument for day‑to‑day measurements or a scalable multi‑channel system for high‑throughput automated testing, Keysight SMUs provide the accuracy, resolution, speed, and flexibility required to keep projects moving — from first silicon to advanced R&D and production.
