Keithley 4200-CVU Quick Start Manual

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Capacitance Voltage Unit (CVU) Quick Start Guide

Model 4200-CVU

Model 4200-CVU Quick Start Guide overview

You can quickly begin using your Keithley Instruments Model 4200 Capacitance Voltage Unit (Model 4200-CVU) by
performing the steps in this Quick Start Guide (QSG). For detailed information about the Model 4200-CVU, refer to
the Complete Reference CD-ROM that came with your Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System.

The steps outlined below and detailed in the following pages will allow you to quickly begin using your
Model 4200-CVU:

• Step 1: Unpack your Model 4200-SCS.

• Step 2: Make basic system connections (power cord, keyboard, and optional printer)

• Step 3: Connect a test fixture to the Model 4200-SCS (Model 4200-CVU card preinstalled)

• Step 4: Power-up and log on

• Step 5: Start the KITE software and select the “cv-cap” test in the default project

• Step 6: Define your test

• Step 7: Run the “cv-cap” test

• Step 8: View the data sheet

• Step 9: View the graph

• Step 10: Print and export data

The example in this QSG uses the default project and runs the “cv-cap” test. If you wish to select a different project
and/or test, you must modify the procedures accordingly. Figure 1 shows how the Keithley Interactive Test
Environment (KITE) window will look after the default project and “cv cap” test are selected.

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Figure 1: KITE interface with the "cv-cap" test selected in the default project

KITE Workspace Toolbar Selected Test Project Navigator

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Quick-start instructions

Step 1: Unpack your Model 4200-SCS

The box contains:

 Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System, with the Model 4200-CVU card int egrated into

the mainframe.

NOTE: How to lift the Model 4200-SCS:

• Lift from the bottom, not from the front bezel.

• Set it on a bench or install it in a rack using the optional slide rack mounting kit.

 Keyboard with built-in pointing device
 Two triax cables for each source-measure unit (SMU)
 Four red SMA to SMA cables for the Model 4200-CVU
 Connectors: Four SMA to BNC adapters; 2 BNC tees
 Y-Cable: Use to connect the keyboard to the mainframe
 Power cord
 Model 4200-SCS KTE Interactive CD-ROM
 Model 4200-SCS Complete Reference CD-ROM

Step 2: Make basic system connections (power cord, keyboard, and optional
printer)

Basic system connections to the Model 4200-SCS (shown in Figure 2) include the keyboard (which has a built­in pointing device), the supplied power cord, and an optional printer. If you are using a USB printer, connect it
to the USB port.

WARNING Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the Model 4200-SCS, but

DO NOT connect the male end to line power at this time. Steps 2 and 3 in the
QSG must be performed with the line power disconnected.

Figure 2: System connections

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Power Cord

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INSTRUMENTS

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Step 3: Connect a test fixture to the Model 4200-SCS (Model 4200-CVU card
preinstalled)

Figure 3 shows how to connect a BNC test fixture to the Model 4200-SCS. The red SMA cables and BNC
adapters are supplied with the Model 4200-CVU card.

Figure 3: DUT test fixture connections to the Model 4200-CVU

Use supplied torque

wrench to tighten
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Metal Test Fixture

DUT

Use coax cables to extend SMA

shielding to the DUT, and then

connect them together.

Step 4: Power-up and log on

1. Make sure the POWER switch is in the OFF (out) position. The POWER switch is located on the front panel
in the lower right corner.

2. Plug the male end of the line cord into a properly-grounded AC line power receptacle.

3. Turn on the Model 4200-SCS by pushing in the POWER switch to the ON (in) positio n.

4. At the KIUSER prompt, press ENTER. There is no password for this account.

CAUTION When first starting a KTE Interactive software tool, you must answer "Yes" to an

on-screen license agreement. Answering "No" makes your system nonfunctional
until you reinstall the software.

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