updated readme

Author: prathameshnium

PICA_Launcher_V5.py

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# BUILD VERSION: 13.1 (README Parser restored)
+# BUILD VERSION: 13.2 (K2400/2182 Frontend Integration)
 '''
 ===============================================================================
  PROGRAM:      PICA Launcher
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@
  GUIDED BY:    Dr. Sudip Mukherjee
  INSTITUTE:    UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Mumbai Centre
 
- VERSION:      13.1
- LAST EDITED:  04/10/2025
+ VERSION:      13.2
+ LAST EDITED:  05/10/2025
 ===============================================================================
 '''
 import tkinter as tk
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ def resource_path(relative_path):
 
 class PICALauncherApp:
 
-    PROGRAM_VERSION = "13.1"
+    PROGRAM_VERSION = "13.2"
     CLR_BG_DARK = '#2B3D4F'
     CLR_FRAME_BG = '#3A506B'
     CLR_ACCENT_GOLD = '#FFC107'
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ class PICALauncherApp:
         "Delta Mode R-T (Passive)": resource_path("Delta_mode_Keithley_6221_2182A/Delta_Lakeshore_Frontend_Passive_V1.py"),
         "K2400 I-V": resource_path("Keithley_2400/Frontend_IV_2400_V3.py"),
         "K2400 R-T": resource_path("Keithley_2400/Frontend_Keithley_2400_Lakeshore_350_V_vs_T_V1.py"),
-        "K2400_2182 I-V": resource_path("Keithley_2400_Keithley_2182/IV_Sweep_Keithley_2182_Frontend_V1.py"),
+        "K2400_2182 I-V": resource_path("Keithley_2400_Keithley_2182/IV_Sweep_Keithley_2400_2182_Frontend_V1.py"),
         "K2400_2182 R-T": resource_path("Keithley_2400_Keithley_2182/VT_Sweep_Keithley_2400_2182_Frontend_V1.py"),
         "K6517B I-V": resource_path("Keithley_6517B/High_Resistance/Keithley_6517B_IV_Frontend_V9.py"),
         "K6517B R-T (Active)": resource_path("Keithley_6517B/High_Resistance/6517B_high_resistance_lakeshore_RT_Frontend_V11p2_5Always.py"),

PICA_README.md

@@ -25,20 +25,20 @@ This suite uses the noise-canceling Delta Mode for high-precision measurements.
 
 #### Keithley 6517B Electrometer (High Resistance)
 
-For insulating materials, dielectrics, and high-impedance devices.
+For insulating materials, dielectrics, and high-impedance devices. This suite provides:
 
-* **High-Resistance I-V & Resistivity vs. Temperature:** Characterization with active or passive temperature control.
+* **High-Resistance I-V & R-T:** Characterization with active or passive temperature control.
 * **Pyroelectric Current vs. Temperature:** Quantifies pyroelectric current during a controlled temperature ramp.
 
-#### Keithley 2400 SourceMeter (Mid-Resistance)
+#### Keithley 2400 SourceMeter (Mid-Resistance & Precision)
 
 Standard four-probe measurements for materials like semiconductors.
 
 * **Four-Probe I-V Characterization:** Can be used standalone or with a Keithley 2182A for enhanced voltage resolution.
 * **Four-Probe R-T Characterization:** Temperature-dependent resistance measurements.
 
 #### Other Systems
-
+ 
 * **Keysight E4980A LCR Meter:** Automated Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) measurements.
 * **Lock-in Amplifier:** For measuring AC transport properties.
 * **Lakeshore 340/350 Controller:** Standalone utilities for defining temperature profiles or passive monitoring.

README.md

@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ The PICA suite includes modules for a range of standard electrical and thermal t
 | **Keithley 2400 / 2182A** | High-Precision I-V                   | Enhanced voltage resolution using a nanovoltmeter.                          |
 |                                | High-Precision R-T                   | Temperature-dependent measurements with enhanced voltage precision.         |
 | **Keithley 6517B Electrometer**| High-Resistance I-V Characterization | For insulating materials, dielectrics, and high-impedance devices.          |
-|                                | Resistivity vs. Temperature          | High-resistance measurements with active or passive temperature control.    |
+|                                | High-Resistance R-T                  | High-resistance measurements with active or passive temperature control.    |
 |                                | Pyroelectric Current vs. Temperature | Quantifies pyroelectric current during a controlled temperature ramp.       |
 | **Keysight E4980A LCR Meter** | Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) Sweeps     | Automated C-V measurements for semiconductor and dielectric analysis.       |
 | **Lock-in Amplifier** | AC Resistance Measurement            | For measuring AC transport properties and contact impedance.                |

Updates.md

@@ -1,6 +1,22 @@
 ## Instrument & Software Update Log
+### Version 13.2 (05/10/2025)
+
+**PICA Launcher & K2400/2182 Suite**
+
+-   **Enhancement:** Updated `PICA_Launcher_V5.py` to integrate the new professional frontends for the Keithley 2400/2182 measurement suite.
+-   **New Launchers Added:**
+    -   `IV_Sweep_Keithley_2400_2182_Frontend_V1.py`: For high-precision I-V sweeps.
+    -   `VT_Sweep_Keithley_2400_2182_Frontend_V1.py`: For automated V-T measurements.
+-   **Files Modified:** `PICA_Launcher_V5.py`.
+
+---
+
+### Version 13.1 (05/10/2025)
+
+*This version number is being retroactively assigned to the previous update for better version tracking.*
 
 ### October 4, 2025
+**New Features & Enhancements:**
 
 **PICA Launcher & Delta Mode Suite**
 
@@ -47,4 +63,10 @@
 **General Enhancements**
 
 -   **GPIB:** Deployed a new interface for testing instrument connections.
--   **PICA:** Improved the graphical user interface.
+-   **PICA:** Improved the graphical user interface.
+*   **New K2400/2182 I-V Frontend:**
+    *   Created `IV_Sweep_Keithley_2182_Frontend_V1.py`, a new professional GUI for I-V sweeps using the Keithley 2400 and 2182.
+    *   Features a modern UI consistent with other PICA modules, live plotting, and robust instrument control.
+*   **New K2400/2182 V-T Frontend:**
+    *   Created `VT_Sweep_Keithley_2400_2182_Frontend_V1.py`, a dedicated GUI for V-T measurements.
+    *   Provides a user-friendly interface for the existing V-T measurement script, including temperature control and live data visualization.