miniSMU MS01Dual-channel source-measure unit
Under $700
£499 GBP · charged at checkout
miniSMU MS01 gives researchers nanoampere resolution, 4-quadrant operation, and USB + Wi-Fi control in a compact, lab-bench-ready package.
Laboratory-grade performance for under $700 - a fraction of traditional SMU costs (typically $1,800–$65,000+).
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Applications
Built for device characterisation
Nanoampere resolution and 4-quadrant source/sink on both channels, measured in the miniSMU app and shown here as it appears on screen.
Solar cells & photodiodes
J-V sweep with fill factor, PCE, Voc and Jsc extracted automatically.
Transistors
Dual channels drive gate and drain for output and transfer curves.
Batteries & stability
Long-running logging and MPP tracking with CSV export.
Also used for LEDs, organic & perovskite photodiodes, electrochemical and printed transistors, and sensor characterisation.
Capabilities
Capabilities
2 channels
Independent SMU channels
Full 4-quadrant sourcing and sinking on both channels. Drive a transistor’s gate and drain from a single instrument.
V & I sourcing
A true current source
Drive a fixed current and measure voltage. Ideal for LED stability, battery cycling, and sensor biasing. Most SMUs under $4,000 can only source voltage.
±12 V · ±180 mA
Wide measurement range
Source and sink voltage and current in all four quadrants, per channel.
±15 nA
Low-current accuracy
Five current ranges down to 500 nA full-scale resolve nanoamp-level leakage and dark currents.
24-bit ADC
High-resolution acquisition
24-bit delta-sigma conversion with adjustable oversampling lets you trade speed for noise floor to suit each measurement.
Auto-ranging
Seamless range switching
Current ranges switch automatically mid-sweep without disturbing your measurement.
V & I limits
Built-in device protection
Programmable voltage and current compliance clamp the output automatically, so delicate devices survive an entire sweep unattended.
USB-C + Wi-Fi
Bench or remote
Wired USB-C, or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for measurements anywhere in the lab.
SCPI
Automation-ready
Official Python and LabVIEW libraries, a dedicated SweepMe! driver, and an easy SCPI-style command set.
2-wire & 4-wire
True 4-wire Kelvin sensing
Use both miniSMU channels together to eliminate contact and lead resistance measurement errors, with true force/sense separation at each terminal of the device under test. Essential for accurate solar cell fill factor, PCE, and low-resistance device characterisation. Standard 2-wire mode is also supported.
Software
Software included
Every miniSMU includes free software for I-V sweeps, stability measurements, battery cycling, BJT/FET characterisation, data logging and more.
- Real-time data visualisation and analysis
- Built-in analysis tools for solar cells, LEDs, BJTs/FETs, and battery cycling
- CSV export for seamless data integration
Need a quick I-V sweep or data log? A streamlined web app runs in your browser, nothing to install.
Launch web appTechnical Specifications
Specifications
Electrical
- Channels
- 2 independent SMU channels
- Voltage range
- ±12 V
- Current range
- ±180 mA per channel
- Voltage accuracy
- 0.15 % ± 1.5 mV
- Current accuracy
- 0.15 % + range offset
- Max power
- 2.1 W per channel
- Sample rate
- 1 000 S/s
- Measurement modes
- 2-wire & 4-wire Kelvin
Physical
- Dimensions
- 126 × 82 × 30 mm
- Weight
- 225 g
- Enclosure
- Aluminium
- Power
- USB-C, or 12 V DC for >50 mA
Interface
- Connectivity
- USB-C · Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz)
- Programming
- SCPI · Python · LabVIEW · SweepMe!
- Firmware
- Over-the-air updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before ordering.