{"product_id":"keithley-2450-21323-1","title":"Keithley 2450 SourceMeter, SMU Instrument, 200V, 1A, 2W, 2400 Graphic Series","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeithley 2450 SourceMeter SMU Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-inch high‑resolution capacitive touchscreen GUI\u003c\/strong\u003e for intuitive control and reduced learning curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.012% basic measure accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e6.5‑digit resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise sourcing and measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced low‑level performance\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e20 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10 nA\u003c\/strong\u003e source\/measure ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-quadrant source and sink operation\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 200 V, 1 A, 20 W. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll‑in‑one instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e: precision power supply, DMM, electronic load, current source, and trigger controller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuickset modes\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast configuration of common SMU tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt‑in plotting, charting, and data export\u003c\/strong\u003e directly from the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTSP® scripting + TSP‑Link®\u003c\/strong\u003e for scalable multi‑instrument automation (up to 32 units).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple connectivity options\u003c\/strong\u003e: USB, GPIB, Ethernet\/LXI, digital I\/O, rear triax. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKickStart™ software compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid I‑V characterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional I‑V Tracer app\u003c\/strong\u003e enabling intuitive curve tracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.testequity.com\/te1\/Images\/Web%20Images\/Keithley\/2450_interface_0126_W500p.jpg\" alt=\"2450 SourceMeter Interface\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2450, Keithley’s next-generation SourceMeter source measure unit (SMU), a 200V, 1A, 20W instrument, truly brings Ohm’s law (current, voltage, and resistance) testing right to your fingertips. Its innovative graphical user interface (GUI) and advanced, capacitive touchscreen technology allow intuitive usage and minimize the learning curve to enable engineers and scientists to learn faster, work smarter, and invent easier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2450 is the SMU for everyone: a versatile instrument, particularly well-suited for characterizing modern scaled semiconductors, nano-scale devices and materials, organic semiconductors, printed electronics, and other small-geometry and low-power devices. All this combined with Keithley SMU precision and accuracy allows users to Touch, Test, Invent® with the new favorite go-to instrument in the lab for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.testequity.com\/te1\/Images\/Web%20Images\/Keithley\/2450_keywords_0126_W500p.jpg\" alt=\"2450 SourceMeter Key Features\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoltage: 20 mV to 200 V ranges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent: 10 nA to 1 A ranges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResistance measurements up to 200 MΩ+ (via source‑voltage or source‑current techniques)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoise performance: ~2 mV RMS typical on voltage source (10 Hz–1 MHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; Productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to \u0026gt;3000 readings\/second in high‑speed modes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e250,000‑point buffer for large data sets and sweeps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouch‑driven menus reduce configuration steps by up to 50%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraphical sweep plots, tables, and real‑time charting on screen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRear: Triax, USB‑B, Ethernet\/LXI, GPIB, digital I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront: USB‑A for scripts, data storage, and updates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTSP‑Link for multi‑instrument synchronization and parallel testing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2450 is optimized for electrical characterization and functional testing in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanomaterials \u0026amp; Nanodevices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphene, CNTs, nanowires, low‑power nanostructures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemiconductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafer‑level tests, thin films, small‑signal BJTs, FETs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic \/ Printed Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE‑inks, OLED\/AMOLED, flexible electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Optoelectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs, photovoltaic cells, batteries, and electrochemical systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiodes, resistors, sensors, zener diodes, HDD heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Characterization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistivity, Hall measurements, high‑ohmic components (with triax)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.testequity.com\/te1\/Images\/Web%20Images\/Keithley\/2450_applications_0126_W500p.jpg\" alt=\"2450 SourceMeter Applications\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e2450 SourceMeter Instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower Line Cord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest Leads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthernet\/TSP-Link Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety Interlock Mating Connector\/Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTSP Toolkit Software\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKickStart Startup Software\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabVIEW and IVI Drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cr-teq-cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ: Frequently Asked Question\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) How do I configure the Keithley 2450 to source voltage and measure current (or vice versa)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the touchscreen, choose Source Function (Voltage or Current) and Measure Function (the complementary parameter). Set the source level, compliance limit (current limit when sourcing voltage, or voltage limit when sourcing current), and an appropriate measurement range. Use Quickset presets to speed up common tasks, then view results on the built‑in plot\/table screens. This workflow enables safe, repeatable I‑V characterization for diodes, transistors, sensors, materials, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) What’s the difference between 2‑wire and 4‑wire (Kelvin) measurements, and when should I use each?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2‑wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same leads carry source and measurement signals. It’s fast and fine for general‑purpose work, but lead resistance can add error—especially at low resistance or low voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4‑wire (Kelvin):\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate force and sense leads measure voltage directly at the DUT terminals, effectively eliminating lead resistance error.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommendation: Use 2‑wire for routine measurements; switch to 4‑wire for high‑precision, low‑ohmic, or low‑level measurements (the 2450’s rear triax connections and sense terminals make this straightforward).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) How can I automate measurements or remote‑control the Keithley 2450?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from multiple paths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo‑code control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use KickStart™ to set up I‑V sweeps, log data, and export results without writing scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScripting on the instrument: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse TSP® (Test Script Processor) to run tests locally and scale to multi‑unit systems via TSP‑Link®.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional remote control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect over USB, LAN (Ethernet\/LXI), or GPIB and use SCPI (2400‑compatible) from environments like Python (PyVISA), LabVIEW, or MATLAB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll approaches support high‑throughput workflows (e.g., automated sweeps, data logging, production test).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Keithley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58361167839564,"sku":"21323.1","price":6790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.testequity.co.uk\/products\/keithley-2450-21323-1","provider":"TestEquity UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}