Measurement Period |
User settable 200µs to 20s (10µs resolution), or 0.01 to 100PLC (0.001PLC resolution).
If set to integer PLC: synchronized to actual mains supply period Accuracy: ± (50µs + 0.01%).
Typically, <0.5µs delay between measured Voltage and Current signal measurements. |
Temperature coefficient (5° – 18°C and 28° – 40°C) |
± (0.15 × accuracy spec) / °C |
Burden |
Voltage Measurement |
>10GΩ ±80pA |
Current Measurement |
4-wire sense: <±100µV
2-wire sense (front terminals): <0.1Ω
2-wire sense (rear terminals): <0.05Ω |
External Guard offset Voltage |
<100µV from SENSE or MAIN HI terminal. |
4-wire Sense Capability |
Up to ±2V between respective MAIN and SENSE Terminals. |
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS (ALL MODES EXCEPT MV AND MC):
Resistance is internally calculated from measured Voltage and Current.
Resistance errors (in Ohms) may be calculated from respective voltage and current measurement results and specified errors as follows –
(Current*Voltage error + Voltage*Current error)/Current2)
Where Voltage is the Voltage reading in Volts (without polarity).
Voltage error is the specified Voltage measurement error in Volts.
Current is the Current reading in Amps (without polarity).
Current error is the specified Current measurement error in Amps.
POWER MEASUREMENTS (ALL MODES EXCEPT MV AND MC):
Power is internally calculated from measured Voltage and Current.
Power errors (in Watts) may be calculated from respective voltage and current measurement results and specified errors as follows –
(Current*Voltage error + Voltage*Current error + Voltage error*Current error)
Where Voltage is the Voltage reading in Volts (without polarity).
Voltage error is the respective specified Voltage error in Volts.
Current is the Current reading in Amps (without polarity).
Current error is the respective specified Current error in Amps.
VOLTAGE SOURCE (SV AND MHR MODES):
Accuracy |
Same as voltage measurement accuracy. |
Source Limit |
SMU4001 |
±21V |
SMU4201 |
±210V |
Maximum Slew Rate |
SMU4001 |
User settable 21V/µs to 0.12V/µs |
SMU4201 |
User settable 210V/µs to 1.2V/µs |
Settling Time (typical) |
To reach within 0.5% of change, open load, max slew rate, manual ranges, High Reactance disabled. 300µs
Maximum current limit slew applied equivalent to: 1µV/µs per 1nA current limit setting.
SMU4201 only: Add 280ms if changing from (>+21V to <-21V) or (<-21V to >+21V) (polarity reversal) |
Output Impedance (typical) |
<10Ω (4-wire, steady state) |
Overshoot (typical) |
<0.5% + 1mV (resistive load) |
High Reactance Load Stability |
Disabled |
0 to 0.2µF |
Enabled |
>0.2µF to 200µF typical (inductive loading is also accommodated) |
4) Limits include 105% overrange
CURRENT SOURCE (SC AND MR MODES):
Accuracy |
Same as current measurement accuracy. |
Source Limit |
±3.15A |
Maximum Slew Rate |
User settable 3A/s to 36mA/µs |
Settling Time (typical) |
200nA, 2uA, 20uA, 200uA ranges – 2.5ms |
2mA range – 600µs |
20mA, 200mA, 1A, 3A ranges – 200µs |
SMU4201 Only: Add 280ms if changing from (>+21V to <-21V) or (<-21V to >+21V) (polarity reversal) |
Overshoot (typical) |
<0.5% + 10nA (shorted load) |
CURRENT LOAD (LC, LR AND LP MODES):
Accuracy |
LC mode – Same as current measurement accuracy.
LR mode – Same as resistance measurement accuracy.
LP mode – Same as power measurement accuracy. |
Load Limit |
LC mode – 3.15A |
LR mode – 100mΩ to 250MΩ |
LP mode – 26.25W |
Maximum Slew Rate |
LC, LR modes – User settable 3A/s to 36mA/µs |
LP mode – User settable 25W/s to 0.25W/µs |
SOURCE SUPPLEMENTARY CHARACTERISTICS:
Temperature Coefficient (5° – 18°C and 28° – 40°C) |
± (0.15 × accuracy spec) / °C |
Output Power |
25W four quadrant source or sink operation. |
Overrange |
105% of source and measure range. |
Voltage Limits (compliance) |
Bipolar limit with single setting. Maximum includes 105% overrange, minimum is 10% of selected manual range, accuracy same as voltage measurement, 5 digit Resolution. |
SMU4001: User settable 2mV to 21V
SMU4201: User settable 2mV to 210V |
Current Limits (compliance) |
Bipolar limit with single setting, user settable 20nA to 3.15A. Maximum includes 105% overrange, minimum is 10% of selected manual range, accuracy same as current measurement, 5 digit Resolution. |
Voltage Dropout (load modes) |
Accuracy same as voltage measurements ±1 digit, 5 digit Resolution, 5% Hysteresis (1mV minimum) Only available in load modes (LC, LP, LR) Voltage range forced to auto in load modes. |
SMU4001: User settable up to 21V
SMU4201: User settable up to 210V |
Pulse Width |
User settable 200µs minimum with 10µs resolution. |
Wideband Noise (Voltage source) |
SMU4001: <2mV (RMS, 10Hz – 20MHz) typical into a resistive load. |
SMU4201: <2mV (RMS, 10Hz – 20MHz) 21V to 210V: <3.5mV (RMS, 10Hz – 20MHz) typical into a resistive load. |
Source Settling Time Delay |
User settable 100µs minimum with 10µs resolution. |
OUTPUT POWER, VOLTAGE AND CURRENT CAPABILITY:
PowerFlex

PowerFlex technology enables the instrument to achieve full instrument output power across the majority of the voltage range. 3A current limit, limits power at
absolute voltages < |8.33V|. Absolute voltages above |21V| are only achievable on the SMU4201. Output current limited to 0.5A at absolute voltages > |21V|.
PROTECTION:
Over Current Protection (OCP) |
Bipolar protection limit with single setting, user settable 10µA to 3.15A, accuracy same as current measurements ±1 digit or can be disabled. 5 digit Resolution, setting independent of current range. |
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) |
Bipolar protection limit with single setting, accuracy same as voltage measurements ±1 digit or can be disabled, 5 digit Resolution, setting independent of voltage range. |
SMU4001: User settable 10mV to 21V
SMU4201: User settable 10mV to 210V |
Over Power Protection (OPP) |
Bipolar protection limit with single setting, user settable 1µW to 26.25W, accuracy same as power measurements ±3 digits or can be disabled, 5 digit Resolution. |
Over Temperature Protection (OTP) |
Internal Temperature safety trip. Not user settable, cannot be disabled. |
Trip Delay (typical) |
≤200µs |
Trip Status |
Output is disabled, off condition is set to OPEN. |
MEASUREMENT RESULT BUFFER:
Contents (each entry) |
Index, Primary Measurement, Secondary Measurement, Date, Time (1 second resolution). |
.CSV file contents |
Index
Active Mode
Output state
Measurement results (V and A)
Calculated results (R and W)
System Date
System Time
Measurement Timestamp
Sequence Mode Step and Iteration |
Length |
Maximum of 100000 entries, FIFO style. |
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (DIO):
Signals |
5 user definable signal pins, HV interlock (SMU4201 only), Global Trigger In, Global Trigger out (self-resetting based on trigger input), Ground and +5V (fuse limited to 500mA). |
Voltage Reference |
Chassis ground referenced. |
Input Levels |
Logic zero: -0.25V to +1V (diode clamped to 0V) |
Output Levels |
Logic one: +1.75V to +5.25V (diode clamped to +5V) |
Logic |
Active High / Low global port selection. |
REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACES:
LAN |
Ethernet 100/10 base-T hardware connection. |
LXI Conformance |
1.5 LXI Device Specification 2016. |
USB |
Standard USB 2.0 hardware connection. Operates as a virtual COM port. |
GPIB (optional) |
Conforming with IEEE488.1 and IEEE488.2. |
Remote Command Processing Time |
Typically < 5ms between receiving the command terminator for an output change at the instrument and the output beginning to change. |
SYSTEM SPEEDS:
Measure to Memory |
Up to 5k/s sustained. |
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Operating Range |
+5°C to +40°C, 20% to 80% RH non-condensing. |
Operating Mains |
220V-240V or 110V-120V AC ±10%, 50/60Hz, by internal selection; 150VA maximum demand. |
Environmental |
Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2. |
Storage Range |
-20°C to +60°C, 10% to 90% RH non-condensing. |
EMC |
EN61326-1 and EN61326-2-1, group 1, class A. |
Safety |
EN61010-1 and EN61010-2-030 (uncategorized measurements). MAIN and SENSE terminals rated for voltages up to 210V to ground and between terminals. |
Security |
Kensington security slot incorporated. |
MECHANICAL:
Size (nominal) |
Bench Use: 250mm(W) x 97mm(H) x 295mm(D)
Rack Mount: 213.5mm(W) (½ rack) x 86.5mm(H) (2U) x 269mm(D) |
Weight (nominal) |
4.25kg |
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