Keithley 2400 Standard Series SMU
60 W DC
100 nV to 1100 V,
1 pA to 5 A
0.012%
6.5 digits
2000 rdgs/s to buffer

Coupled Source and Measure Capabilities
The tightly-coupled nature of a SourceMeter instrument provides many advantages over separate instruments. The ability to fit a source and a meter in a single half-rack enclosure saves valuable rack space and simplifies the remote programming interface.
Highlights
- A precision instrument used for I-V characterization on a wide variety of devices and materials
- An SMU can source current or source voltage
- An SMU can measure both current and voltage
Choosing the Optimal Source Measurement Unit Instrument for Your Test and Measurement Application
There’s an Unsung Hero on Your Workbench: The SourceMeter® Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instrument
Standard and Custom Sweeps
SourceMeter instruments provide sweep solutions that greatly accelerate testing with automation hooks for additional throughput improvement. This is true whether you are performing sweeps on transistors, simply verifying connector integrity, characterizing device performance, or virtually any DC volt-amp characteristic with high precision.
Highlights
- Linear staircase sweeps
- Logarithmic staircase sweeps
- Custom Sweeps


Full Range of Testing Capabilities
The instruments in the SourceMeter family offer wide versatility, so they make great solutions for a variety of applications in many industries. For seamless integration in fast multipoint testing applications, combine a SourceMeter instrument with a Keithley switch system.
Highlights
- Test semiconductor devices
- Test circuit Protection devices
- Test optoelectronic components
- Use for accelerated stress testing
Diode Production Testing with Series 2400 SourceMeter® Instruments
Preparing engineering students to turn ideas into reality
Keithley SourceMeter SMUs are excellent tools to teach students the concepts of Ohms Law and I-V characterization for lab exercises to better understand how electronic devices behave and are used. SMUs give students the experience they need so they are prepared to meet the industry standards.
Highlights
- Combines the power of 5 instruments in one
- Simplifies the teaching lab bench
- Useful in graduate research
Designing a Semiconductor Characterization System for an Undergraduate Fabrication Lab

Model | Touchscreen | Channels | Max Current Source/Measure Range | Max Voltage Source/Measure Range | Measurement Resolution (Current / Voltage) | Power | List Price |
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2401. | No | 1 | 1A | 20V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $4,170 Configure & Quote |
2400 | No | 1 | 1A | 200V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $6,000 Configure & Quote |
2420 | No | 1 | 3A | 60V | 10pA / 100nV | 60 W | US $9,470 Configure & Quote |
2410. | No | 1 | 1A | 1100V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $10,000 Configure & Quote |
2440. | No |
1 | 5A | 40V | 10pA / 100nV | 50 W | US $10,400 Configure & Quote |
2400 SourceMeter® SMU Instrument
For over 25 years , the Model 2400 has been used in research and development labs and on production lines around the world. This industry workhorse offers 200V @ 1A, 20 watt performance for so many applications.
Legacy Product. Consider using the newer Model 2450 Graphical SourceMeter in your application or design for a longer return on your investment.
- Up to 200V / 1A perfomance at 20 Watts
- 0.012% basic measure accuracy with 6½-digit resolution
- 2-, 4-, and 6-wire remote V-source and measure sensing
- Use with KickStart Software
Production Testing of Thermistors Using the Model 2400 SourceMeter® Instrument

2401 Low Cost SourceMeter® SMU Instrument
The Model 2401 is a great basic / etnry level SMU for student education labs, research labs, and simple production test applications. It makes for a great solution for a variety of applications in many industries.
- Up to 20V / 1A perfomance at 20 Watts
- 0.012% basic measure accuracy with 6½-digit resolution
- Front / Rear banana input/output jacks
- Use with KickStart Software

2410 High Voltage SourceMeter® SMU Instrument
The Keithley 2410 is a 1000 volt, 20W instrument, a good choice for resistors and voltage coefficient testing, varistors, and high voltage diodes, including switching, zener, RF diodes, and rectifiers.
Legacy Product. Consider using the newer Model 2470 Graphical 1100V SourceMeter in your application or design for a longer return on your investment.
- Up to 1100V / 1A perfomance at 20 Watts
- 0.012% basic measure accuracy with 6½-digit resolution
- 1pA / 100nV measurement resolution
- Use with KickStart Software
High Voltage Component Production Testing with Two Model 2410 SourceMeter® Units

2420 3 Amp SourceMeter® SMU Instrument
The Keithley 2420 3A, 60W High Current SourceMeter is a good choice for resistor and resistor network devices requiring higher test currents, thermistors, solar cells, batteries, and high current or medium power diodes, including switching and Schottky diodes.
Legacy Product. Consider using the newer Model 2460 or 2461 Graphical High Current SourceMeter in your application or design for a longer return on your investment.
- Up to 3A / 60V perfomance at 60 Watts
- 0.012% basic measure accuracy with 6½-digit resolution
- 10pA / 100nV measurement resolution
- Use with KickStart Software
Measuring Photovoltaic Cell I-V Characteristics with the Model 2420 SourceMeter Instrument

2440 5 Amp SourceMeter® SMU Instrument
The 2440 is a 50 watt Sourcemeter from Keithley. SourceMeters collect information with high accuracy, ideal for current-voltage (I-V) characterization, semiconductor testing, and testing devices with both positive and negative current source values.
Legacy Product. Consider using the newer Model 2460 or 2461 Graphical High Current SourceMeter in your application or design for a longer return on your investment.
- Up to 5A / 40V perfomance at 50 Watts
- 0.012% basic measure accuracy with 6½-digit resolution
- 10pA / 100nV measurement resolution
- Use with KickStart Software

Model | Touchscreen | Channels | Max Current Source/Measure Range | Max Voltage Source/Measure Range | Measurement Resolution (Current / Voltage) | Power | List Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2401. | No | 1 | 1A | 20V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $4,170 Configure & Quote |
2400 | No | 1 | 1A | 200V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $6,000 Configure & Quote |
2420 | No | 1 | 3A | 60V | 10pA / 100nV | 60 W | US $9,470 Configure & Quote |
2410. | No | 1 | 1A | 1100V | 1pA / 100nV | 20 W | US $10,000 Configure & Quote |
2440. | No |
1 | 5A | 40V | 10pA / 100nV | 50 W | US $10,400 Configure & Quote |

Keithley KickStart Instrument Control Software.
No Programming Required.
Making measurements is easy with KickStart. Characterize your devices and materials quickly and easily without programming. Visualize real-time results in graphical and tabular format. Export data tables or graphs for quick reporting or additional analysis in Excel.
- Create single or sweep pulse tests quickly
- Generate linear, log, list, and dual sweeps of voltage and current source with simultaneous measurement
- I-V characterization application to support up to four SMU instruments
- GPIB, USB, Ethernet connectivity on Windows OS
Datasheet | Accessory | Description |
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View Datasheet | 1754 | SAFETY UNIVERSAL TEST LEAD KIT |
View Datasheet | 4288-1 | SINGLE FIXED RACK MOUNTING KIT |
View Datasheet | 4288-2 | DUAL FIXED RACK MOUNTING KIT |
View Datasheet | 4299-3 | SINGLE UNIT UNIVERSAL RACK MOUNT KIT |
View Datasheet | 5804 | 4 TERMINAL TEST LEAD SET |
View Datasheet | 5805 | KELVIN PROBES, 0.9M (3FT) |
View Datasheet | 5806 | KELVIN CLIP LEADS |
View Datasheet | 5808 | LOW COST SINGLE PIN KELVIN PROBE SET |
View Datasheet | 7007-05 | SHIELDED GPIB CAB, 0.5M 1.6 FT |
View Datasheet | 7007-1 | SHIELDED GPIB CABLE,1M (3.2FT) |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-1 | 3 SLOT TRIAX CABLE, 1 FT |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-10 | 3 SLOT TRIAX CABLE, 10FT |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-12 | 3 LUG TRIAX CABLE, 12FT |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-20 | 3 SLOT TRIAX CABLE, 20FT |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-3 | 3 SLOT TRIAX CABLE, 3FT |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-5 | 3 SLOT TRIAX CABLE |
View Datasheet | 7078-TRX-GND | 3-SLOT MALE TRIAX TO BNC ADAPTER (GUARD REMOVED) |
View Datasheet | 8101-PIV | PIV DEMO FIXTURE |
View Datasheet | 8501-1 | TRIGGER LINK CABLES W/DIN CON |
View Datasheet | 8503. | 8-Pin DIN-TO-BNC TRIGGER CABLE |
View Datasheet | 8620 | SHORTING PLUG |
KPCI-488LP | IEEE-488 INTERFACE FOR PCI BUS | |
View Datasheet | KUSB-488B | IEEE-488.2 USB-TO-GPIB INTERFACE ADAPTER |
TRX-1100V-BAN | 3-SLOT TRIAX TO BANANA ADAPTER CABLE (FOR 2470 SMU ONLY) | |
TRX-1100V-CONN | 3-SLOT MALE VOLTAGE TRIAX CABLE CONNECTOR (FOR 2470 SMU ONLY) | |
TRX-1100V-PCBCONN | 3-SLOT MALE VOLTAGE TRIAX CABLE CONNECTOR FOR PC BOARDS (FOR 2470 SMU ONLY) |