Keithley 2470 SMU: All-in-One Graphical SourceMeter for Precision Measurements

Keithley 2470 – Graphical Source Measure Unit (1100V / 1A / 20W) with High-Resolution Touchscreen.

The Keithley 2470 Graphical SMU (Source Measure Unit) is a precision instrument engineered for demanding source and measurement applications. Delivering up to 1100 V, 1 A, and 20 W of power output, this four-quadrant device offers full source and sink capabilities ideal for characterizing high-voltage components such as power semiconductors, breakdown diodes, and insulation materials.

With its intuitive 5-inch high-resolution touchscreen GUI, the 2470 reduces test complexity while increasing productivity in R&D, QA, and production environments.

Whether you’re performing I-V curve tracing, material resistance testing, or semiconductor analysis, the Keithley 2470 delivers unmatched accuracy, usability, and performance.

Key Features

• High Voltage Output: Up to 1100 V source/measure range—ideal for testing power devices and insulation resistance.

• High Accuracy: Achieve 0.012% basic measurement accuracy with 6½-digit resolution for both voltage and current.

• Four Quadrant Operation: Source and sink voltage or current with full 4-quadrant operation, supporting both sourcing and load testing.

• Touchscreen Interface: Intuitive capacitive 5” touchscreen GUI for faster setup, real-time display, and test control.

• Low-Level Measurement: Detect ultra-low currents (down to 10 fA) and voltages (100 nV) for advanced research or material testing.

• Multi-Channel Expandability: TSP-Link® supports integration with additional SMUs for automated multi-point I-V testing.

• Advanced Scripting: Supports both SCPI and Test Script Processor (TSP®) for customized automation.

• Comprehensive Connectivity: Includes GPIB, USB, LAN, and LXI interfaces for seamless integration into lab systems.

• Robust Safety Features: Front panel banana jacks, rear triaxial high-voltage connections, and a safety interlock.

Why Choose the Keithley 2470 SMU?

The 2470 is part of Keithley’s industry-leading Source Measure Unit product family, which combines power supply, DMM, electronic load, and pulse generator capabilities into one compact bench instrument. Its high-voltage capacity and superior sensitivity make it a go-to tool for engineers testing semiconductors, photonic devices, insulators, and nanoelectronic materials.

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What’s Included

• Keithley 2470 Graphical SMU Unit

• 8608 – High-Performance Test Leads

• USB-B-1 – USB Cable (Type A to Type B, 1 m)

• CS-1616-3 – Safety Interlock Mating Connector

• 17469460X – TSP-Link/Ethernet Cable

• QuickStart Guide

• Test Script Builder Software

• LabVIEW and IVI Drivers

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Semiconductor I-V Characterization

• High-Resistance Insulation Testing

• Breakdown and Leakage Current Testing

• Photovoltaic (Solar Cell) Testing

• Dielectric and Materials Research

• MEMS/NEMS Device Characterization

• Optoelectronic Device Testing

Explore More

• See our full lineup of Source Measure Units

• Looking for higher current capability? Consider the Keithley 2461 (10A / 100V / 100W) as an alternative SMU.