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. The software saves you time by facilitating quick replication of tests and comparison of results using convenient export features. KickStart enables you to focus your time on interpreting the test results so that your team can meet its innovation goals.
Keithley KickStart Software
Automated data collection from multiple instruments without expert knowledge
Highlights
- Collect millions of readings that are streamed to PC disk media for safe archiving
- Run tests on multiple instruments independently or simultaneously
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
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
- Export data in .csv format
- Export graphs in picture format
Supported instruments
| Instrument Type | Model | KickStart App |
|---|---|---|
| SMU Instruments | 2400 Series, 2600 Series, 2650 Series, 6430 | I-V Characterizer |
| Oscilloscopes | 3 Series MDO, MDO3000 Series, MDO4000 Series, MSO3000 Series, MSO4000 Series, DPO3000 Series, DPO4000 Series, TBS1000 Series, TBS2000 Series, TDS1000 Series, TDS2000 Series, TDS200 Series | Oscilloscopes |
| Data Acquisition Units | DAQ6510, DMM6500, 2700, 2701, 2750, 3706A | Data Logger |
| DMMs | DMM6500, DMM7510, DAQ6510, 2700, 2701, 2750, 2000, 2010, 2110 | Precision DMM |
| Power Supplies | 2280S-32-6, 2280S-60-3, 2281S-20-6 | Power Supply |
I-V characterizer
Highlights
- 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
Oscilloscope
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
Data logger
Highlights
- Quickly confiigure multi-channel data acquisition instruments
- Stream millions of readings directly to PC disk media for safe data archival
- Export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis - even while the test is running
Precision Multimeter
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
Power Supply
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
I-V Tracer Software for 2400 Series Graphical SMUs
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.
Add support for high resistivity measurements with Model 6517B Electrometer – FREE for 30 days
The optional high resistivity measurement application (HRMA) for KickStart is designed for use with Keithley’s Model 6517B Electrometer/ High resistance Meter. The Model 6517B along with the Model 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 test 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 Model 6517-TP and Model 6517-RH
- Use alternating polarity measurement technique to eliminate inherent background currents for the most accurate resistivity measurements.
The KickStart High Resistivity Measurement Application requires a license, either the 30 day trial license or the Model KICKSTARTFL-HRMA floating license. This license can be used with KickStart version 1.9.7 or 1.9.8. This app is not currently available in KickStart 2.0. A floating license allows selected users to manage transfer of individual license to different PCs.