Keysight B2912C Source Measure Unit

Features and Specifications

• Number of Channels: 1 or 2
  1 - front panel
  2 - rear panel

• Max Voltage: 210 V

• Output Range Max Current (DC): 3.03 A

• Output Range Max Current (pulse): 10.5 A

• Measurement Resolution: 6.5 digit

• View Modes: Single, Dual, Graph and Roll
  Single provides basic and advanced settings from the front panel
  Dual provides basic settings (channels 1 and 2). Up to 6 digits can be displayed
  Graph provides results on XY graphs (I-V and I-t/V-t curves)
  Roll view draws I-t or V-t curves. Up to 1000 acquired data pts can be displayed

Highlights

• USB2.0, LAN, GPIB and digital I/O interfaces

• 4.3-inch TFT color display (480 x 272, with LED backlight)

• Dimensions Case: 88 mm (2U) x 213 mm (half width) x 450 mm

B2912C Overview

The Keysight B2912C is a high-performance, dual-channel precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU) designed to facilitate accurate voltage and current sourcing and measurement for demanding laboratory, production, and automated testing environments. This advanced unit supports voltages up to ±210 V, currents up to ±3 A DC, and pulsed currents up to ±10.5 A, providing comprehensive coverage for a broad array of devices, including semiconductors, discrete and passive components, photovoltaic cells, batteries, and power transistors. Its dual-channel capability allows independent or synchronized testing of multi-terminal devices, significantly enhancing versatility and efficiency.

With exceptional measurement precision down to 10 fA current resolution and 100 nV voltage resolution, the B2912C enables precise low-level electrical characterization, previously limited to specialized high-end analyzers. The integrated four-quadrant sourcing and measurement simplifies complex IV testing, eliminating the need for separate instruments. The built-in Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) and various sweep modes—linear, logarithmic, pulsed, and customizable waveforms up to 100,000 steps—offer superior flexibility for detailed dynamic characterization.

Its advanced digitizing capability provides fast sampling rates up to 100,000 points per second, efficiently capturing transient phenomena. The intuitive 4.3-inch color LCD graphical user interface supports multiple viewing modes—including dual-channel, graph, and roll views—allowing easy configuration, data visualization, and interactive measurements directly from the front panel. Connectivity options such as USB, LAN, and GPIB, coupled with powerful software tools like PathWave BenchVue, PathWave IV Curve, and EasyEXPERT group+, streamline remote operation and data analysis, positioning the B2912C as an exceptional solution for precise, efficient, and versatile electronic testing.

Simplify Difficult IV Measurement Tasks

Performing IV measurements with conventional instruments such as voltage/current sources, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs), switches, and voltage/current meters is complicated and confusing. It requires deep technical knowledge of both the measurement technique and the instrumentation to perform an accurate measurement.

Rack and Stack Solution (right): Multiple instruments connected together with no easy means to coordinate them.

The B2900C/CL Series SMU integrates many different source and measurement capabilities into one compact form factor. It can operate as a seamless 4-quadrant precision voltage/current source, an electrical load, an accurate voltage/current meter, a pulse generator and an AWG. Its versatile all-in-one integrated source and measurement capabilities allow it to perform a wide variety of measurements from DC to low frequency AC without the need to change connections or use additional equipment.

SMU Solution (right): Integrated 4-quadrant voltage and current sourcing and measurement (including AWG function).

B2900C/B2900CL Series SMU Models

Choose from six Keysight B2900C/CL Precision Source/Measure models that are compact and cost-effective bench-top Source/Measure Units (SMUs) with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current. In the chart below, the differentiation between the models is according to their available features: output range, number of digits displayed, measurement resolution, minimum timing interval, viewing modes, and SMU channels. These model choices make it easy for selecting the performance need for your testing requirements.

What's in the Box

• B2912C Source Measure Unit

• Power cable

• USB cable

• Quick Reference (English)