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Keithley KickStart Software

Drive innovation through faster test & measurement with KickStart Software. KickStart simplifies what you need to know about the instrument so that in just minutes you can take the instrument out of the box and get real data on your device. By plotting data immediately and offering quick statistical summaries of the data in the reading table, KickStart allows you to gather insights faster and make the decisions you need to move on to the next stage of device development. KickStart enables you to focus your time on interpreting the test results so that your team can meet its innovation goals.

Beyond Keithley arbitrary function generators, power supplies, data acquisition instruments, digital multimeters (DMMs) and source measure units (SMUs), KickStart can also be used as oscilloscope software to control Tektronix bench oscilloscopes.



New Specialty APP
Base Price
US $59 +
New UI Kickstart

Simple tools for visualizing data quickly

Highlights

  • Large viewing area for data
  • Access information about multiple tests in one window
  • Highlight data of interest using markers
  • Compare data from multiple test runs in a single plot
  • Ability to load in arbitrary and basic waveforms from file data
Kickstart Datalogger Graph

Fast and easy test replication and sharing of results

Highlights

  • Configure tests using simulated instruments and swap in real instruments when available
  • Save test configuration in KickStart project and export along with data for test documentation
  • Auto export data in .csv and .xlsx formats
  • Auto export graphs in picture format
  • Capture, save, and export AFG waveform settings

Supported instruments

Instrument Type Model KickStart Suite Apps
Arbitrary Function Generators AFG31000 Series AFG
SMU Instruments 2400 Series, 2600 Series, 2650 Series, 6430 I-V Characterizer
Oscilloscopes

TBS1000 Series, TBS2000 Series, 2 Series MSO, 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO, 5 Series MSO, 5 Series B MSO, 5 Series MSO Low Profile, 6 Series B MSO, MDO3000 Series, MDO4000 Series, MSO3000 Series, MSO4000 Series, DPO3000 Series, DPO4000 Series, TDS1000 Series, TDS2000 Series, and TDS200 Series 

Scope
Data Acquisition Units DAQ6510, DMM6500, 2700, 2701, 2750, 3706A Data Logger
DMMs DMM6500, DMM7510, DAQ6510, 2700, 2701, 2750, 2000, 2010, 2110 DMM
Power Supplies 2280S-32-6, 2280S-60-3, 2281S-20-6, 2220 Series, 2230 Series, 2231A-30-3, 2260B Series, 2200 Series, and 2306-LAN Power Supply
Sensitive 6517B, 6514, 6485, 6487, 6517A DMM

 

Instrument Type Model KickStart Specialty Apps
Sensitive 6517B, 6517A High Resistivity App
SMU Instruments 2400 Series, 2600 Series Battery Simulator App
Power Supplies 2281S-20-6 Battery Simulator App
Battery 2380 Series Battery Simulator App

KickStart Purchasing Options

Select Items to see total below.

KickStart Suite Apps Bundle

Software Included

  • AFG App
  • I-V Characterizer App
  • Scope App
  • Data Logger App
  • DMM App
  • Power Supply App

Description

Save money by bundling all the KickStart core software options. Easily complete all your device characterization and datalogging tasks, save tests, and share data for easy collaboration.

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $1,810

AFG

Description

The KickStart AFG App gives users a simple method to control the AFG by sourcing and previewing waveforms remotely. Use the AFG App in conjunction with other KickStart apps, such as the Scope App, to capture signal data. Change settings in real time with our responsive interface along with accessing a variety of source functions, including pulse, noise, arbitrary, exponential rise, and many more

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-AFG
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $394

I-V Characterizer

Description

Use the I-V Characterizer App to perform current vs. voltage (I-V) test on a variety of materials, two-terminal and multi-terminal semiconductor devices, solar cells, and much more. You can configure each SMU for a variety of bias and sweep sourcing operations, including linear, log, list, and dual sweeps.

Configure and control up to four instruments for DC or Pulsed I-V test in either the same app, same project, or a combination of the two while performing current versus voltage (I-V) testing on a variety of materials and devices

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-IVC
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $661

Scope

Description

The Scope app supports data retrieval from Analog Channels, Reference Channels and Math Channels. The app will either capture present data (without waiting for a trigger) or will arm the scope to wait for a trigger, stop the capture to gather data once scope has been triggered and re-arm scope to wait for next trigger after data is captured.

Enable data capture and datalogging of waveforms, measurements, and screenshots with threee modes of operation while also capturing present data or arm to wait for a trigger, capture data, and re-arm for next trigger

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-SCOPE
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $443

Data Logger

Description

Use the KickStart Data Logger App to set up and control your multi-channel data acquisition instrument. This app is designed to help you configure all your channels very quickly and even validate your connections during test configuration. It allows you to set up multiple channels with the same configuration but give each channel a meaningful label so that you can quickly scan your results and grab the information you need. Configure pass/fail limits for each channel in order to set alarm conditions and obtain quick visual verification of test results.Quickly configure multi-channel data acquisition instruments, stream millions of readings directly to PC disk media for safe data archival, and automatically export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis.

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-DL
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $508

DMM

Description

This app affords you a simple way to log data using your Keithley DMM or sensitive measurement instrument.

Run independent or simultaneous tests that log measurements from one or more DMMs and get a quick summary of data using statistics built into the data table

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-DMM
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $508

Power Supply

Description

This app simplifies supplying power to your device or system. Export / save statistics with the data while having easy access to control voltage bias and current limit while viewing data from primary measurement instrument in main viewing area. Configure list sweeps to automate tests of up to 99 points on the power supply. Control channels individually on multi-channel power supplies.

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-PS
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $502

Battery Simulator

Description

We provide a simple method to create, manage, and simulate battery models along with the ability to cycle test batteries. Designed for use with Keithley instruments to simulate battery models, battery model generation, and battery charge/discharge cycle testing.

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-BAT
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $1,190

High Resistivity

Description

Measure resistance up to 1018Ω at up to 1000V, quickly and reliably determine resistivity of material using tests that conform to ASTM D257 standard. For the most accurate resistivity measurements use alternating polarity measurement technique to eliminate inherent background currents.

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2
  • Own the Software
  • 1 year of updates included
  • Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage
US $1,220

I-V Tracer Software

Description

Leverage the unique touchscreen interface of the 2400 Series Source Measure Unit (SMU) instrument to recreate the familiar user experience of a curve tracer for two-terminal devices. This gives a dedicated user interface for tracing the characteristics of devices through both current and voltage. With a range of compatible instruments, the I-V Tracer app can utilize the full capabilities of each source measure unit.

Maintenance

Description

Perpetual License Only

All perpetual-licensed software comes with 1 year of updates. Maintenance plans add 1 year of updates to existing Perpetual License for one year increments after 1st year of software purchase.

Selected Items

Total

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AFG App

Highlights

  • Responsive interface allows users to change settings in real time
  • Source and preview waveforms remotely
  • Ability to Control both channels of multi-channel AFGs independently
  • Access to a variety of source functions, including pulse, noise, arbitrary, exponential rise, and many more

See supported models

I-V Characterizer App

Highlights

  • Configure and control up to four Series 2400 Graphical, Series 2600B, 2651A, and 2657A SMU instruments for DC or Pulsed I-V test in either the same app, same project, or a combination of the two.
  • Enables quick pulse test setup and analysis for the new Model 2601B-Pulse 10us Pulser/SMU for outputting pulses as short as 10us at 10A and 10V.
  • Perform current versus voltage (I-V) testing on a variety of materials and devices
  • Use up to four SourceMeter® SMU instruments in each test

See supported models

Keithley KickStart Software
Kickstart Scope Application

Scope App

Highlights

  • Three modes of operation enable data capture and datalogging of waveforms, measurements, and screenshots
  • Supports data retrieval from analog channels of supported Tektronix scopes, as well as from reference and math channels
  • Capture present data or arm to wait for a trigger, capture data, and re-arm for next trigger

See supported models

Data Logger App

Highlights

  • Quickly configure multi-channel data acquisition instruments
  • Stream millions of readings directly to PC disk media for safe data archival
  • Automatically export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis - even while the test is running

See supported models

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DMM App (Digital Multimeter App)

Highlights

  • Run independent or simultaneous tests that log measurements from one or more DMMs
  • Get a quick summary of data using statistics built into the data table

See supported models

Power Supply App

Highlights

  • Easy access to control voltage bias and current limit while viewing data from primary measurement instrument in main viewing area
  • Configure list sweep to automate tests, such as monitoring power consumption or stability of load current
  • Export / save statistics with the data

See supported models

KickStart Power Supply List Sweep

Battery Simulator App

The KickStart Battery Simulator App gives users a simple method to create, manage, and simulate battery models along with the ability to cycle test batteries. This optional specialty application for KickStart software is designed for use with Keithley’s 2281S Power Supply/Battery Simulator for simulating battery models, the Keithley 2380 DC Electronic Load for battery model generation, and the Keithley 2400 Graphical Series and 2600A/B Series SMUs (channel A only) for battery model generation, battery simulation, and battery charge/discharge cycle testing.

The Battery Simulator App includes:

  • Ability to generate, edit, and simulate custom battery models
  • Responsive user interface which allows changes to the simulated state of charge in real time
  • Table and graph views to visualize data collection in real time
  • Ability to browse multiple battery models saved to repository on local drive
  • Ability to import and export models to and from KickStart software
  • Dynamic and static battery models
    • Dynamic battery model updates values in real time
  • Visual representation of battery VOC, Vt, SOC, ESR, current, and capacity
  • One-box stimulator, model generator, and cycle testing solution using SMUs
  • Ability to test batteries through multiple charge and discharge cycles with access to a myriad of test cutoff conditions

The KickStart Battery Simulator Application requires a license: either the KICKSTARTFL-BAT floating perpetual license or the KICKSTARTFL-BAT-AN 1-year subscription. A floating license allows selected users to manage transfer of an individual license to different PCs.

Keithley High Resistivity App with 6517B Electrometer
Keithley High Resistivity App with 6517B Electrometer

High Resistivity App

The optional high resistivity application (HRMA) for KickStart is designed for use with Keithley’s 6517B Electrometer/ High Resistance Meter. The 6517B along with the 8009 Resistivity Test Fixture is a laboratory standard for volume and surface resistivity measurements on insulating materials. Together, they can be used to measure resistance up to 1018 Ω at up to 1000V.

The KickStart High Resistance Measurement Option makes it easier for you to:

  • Quickly and reliably determine resistivity of material using tests that conform to ASTM D257 standard
  • Perform a Step Response test to identify electrification time appropriate to the material’s time constant
  • Observe resistivity dependence on temperature and relative humidity of environment using optional probes 6517-TP and 6517-RH
  • Use alternating polarity measurement technique to eliminate inherent background currents for the most accurate resistivity measurements.

The KickStart High Resistivity Application requires a license: either the KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2 floating perpetual license or the KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2-AN 1-year time-based license. A floating license allows selected users to manage transfer of individual license to different PCs.

KickStart High Resistivity Application

Measuring the Electrical Resistivity of Insulating Materials

I-V Tracer App

Keithley I-V Tracer Software leverages the unique touchscreen interface of the 2400 Series Graphical SourceMeter® Source Measure Unit (SMU) instruments to recreate the familiar user experience of a curve tracer for two-terminal devices. Adding the I-V Tracer to your SourceMeter instrument gives you a dedicated user interface for tracing the characteristics of your devices through both current and voltage. With a range of compatible instruments, I-V Tracer can utilize the full capabilities of each source measure unit, including the dual high-speed digitizers of the 2461 to perform tracing with AC polarity and pulsed DC, in addition to standard DC polarity.