Understanding Source Measure Unit Specifications

Source measure units are test and measurement equipment that contain a voltage and current source and ammeter and voltmeter in one, conveninent package. As such, they have endless applications wherever both a source and measuring device is needed. Fundamental to operating such devices are understanding the different terminologies and specifications that are unique to this type of instrument, as well as features common to other test and measurement equipment. Download the understanding source measure unit specifications application note to obtain proficiency when operating these devices.  

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GS200 DC Voltage / Current Source

  • Ultra low noise (3 µVp-p)
  • Ranges: ±30 V, ±200 mA
  • Resolution: 100 nV / 10 nA

GS610 Source Measure Unit

  • 1-Channel
  • ±110V / ±0.5A or ±12V / ±3.2A
  • Resolution: 1 µV / 100 pA
  • Sweep: Linear, Log, Custom
  • Output: DC, Pulse (50 µs to 3600 s)

GS820 Source Measure Unit

  • 2-Channel
  • ±50 V / ±1.2 A or ±18V / ± 3.2 A
  • Resolution: 1 µV / 1 pA
  • Sweep: Linear, Log, Custom
  • Output: DC, Pulse (50 µs to 3600 s)

Source Measure Units

A Source Measurement Unit (SMU) is a flexible test instrument which is capable of both sourcing and measuring voltage and/or current at the same time.

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