Introduction
Introduction
The Model 2657A System SourceMeter™ Instrument is a
high-power source measure unit (SMU) that characterizes
and tests high voltage electronics. It helps you improve
productivity in applications across R&D, reliability, and
production testing. It is useful for components and
materials characterization where high voltage and precise
measurement of voltage and current is required.
The documentation for the 2657A includes:
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Quick Start Guide (this document):
Shows you how
to unpack and set up the instrument and verify that the
instrument is functional.
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User’s Manual:
Provides a starting point for creation of
applications with a variety of application-based examples.
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Reference Manual:
Provides comprehensive information
about the features and programming commands of the
instrument.
Complete documentation for the 2657A instrument is
available for download on the Keithley web page at
Software for the 2657A instrument is also available for
download from the Keithley web page at
.
You can search for the specific software you need. Available
software includes:
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Keithley KickStart Instrument Control Software:
Lets you start making measurements in minutes without
complex instrument programming. Free 30-day trial.
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Test Script Builder:
This software provides an
environment to develop a test program and the ability to
load the test program onto the instrument.
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IVI-COM Driver:
A IVI instrument driver you can use
to create your own test applications in C/C++, VB.NET
or C#. It can also be called from other languages that
support calling a DLL or ActiveX(COM) object.
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LabVIEW
™
Software drivers:
Drivers to communicate
with National Instruments LabView Software.
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Keithley I/O layer:
Manages communications between
Keithley instrument drivers and software applications and
the instrument.
