Keysight B1505A User guide
Keysight Technologies B1505A
Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer
Configuration and
Connection Guide
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In This Document
This document provides the following information about Keysight B1505A Power Device
Analyzer/Curve Tracer.
1. Configuration Guide
Describes how to configure the B1505A.
2. N1259A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1259A Test Fixture, and a device und
).
(DUT
3. N1265A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1265A Test Fixture, and a device und
).
(DUT
4. N1272A and N1273A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1273A Capacitance Test Fixture, and a device
under test (DUT).
5. Connection Guide for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture
Describes how to connect the B1505A, accessories, and a DUT interface such as wafer prober
and your own test fixture.
6. Accessory Dimensions
Describes dimensions and weight of accessories.
7. Connection and Ordering Examples
Describes prober connection and ordering examples.
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Contents
1. Configuration Guide
Measurement Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Module type and locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
N1266A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
N1266A Compatibility with Fixture and Module Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
N1267A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit / High Current Source Monitor Unit
Fast Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
N1268A Ultra High Voltage Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
N1271A Thermal Test Enclosure and Related Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Measurement Capability on Thermal Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Information of inTEST Thermal Plate and Thermostream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Pre-configured Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer (B1505A with
Modules/Fixture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-40
Accessories for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-57
Retrofit Products for B1505A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61
Conversion Kit from B1500A to B1505A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-64
Upgrade Kit for N1259AU Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-65
Upgrade Kit for N1265AU Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-69
Note for 4142B Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-74
2. N1259A Connection Guide
Input Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
To Use Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
N1259A-010 Inline Package Socket module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
N1259A-011 Universal Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
N1259A-012 Blank PTFE Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
N1259A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
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N1259A-014 Gate Charge Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
3. N1265A Connection Guide
Input Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Inline Package Socket module (N1265A-010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Universal Socket Module (N1265A-011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module (N1265A-013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Gate Charge Socket Module (N1265A-014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Blank Silicon Plate (N1265A-002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Universal R-Box (N1265A-035) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Protection Adapter (N1265A-040). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Container (N1265A-045) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Prober System Cable (N1254A-524) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
4. N1272A and N1273A Connection Guide
Input Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
N1272A Device Capacitance Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
3-pin Inline Package Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
N1273A-011 Universal Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
N1273A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Accessories for Connecting a DUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
5. Connection Guide for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture
Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
To Connect High Voltage R-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
To Use Universal R-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
To Connect HCSMU Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
To Connect Dual HCSMU Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
To Connect 16493S-020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
To Connect 16493S-021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
To Connect Protection Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
To Connect High Voltage Bias Tee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
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To Connect Module Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
To Connect HVSMU/HCSMU Fast Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
To Connect HVSMU Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
To Connect Ultra High Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Connecting System Cable to N1265A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
To Connect Ultra High Voltage Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
To Connect Device Capacitance Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
To Connect Gate Charge Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
To Connect N1274A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
To Connect N1275A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
To Install an Interlock Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
About Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
To Make Connection to Reduce Leakage Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
To Make Connection to Measure Low Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
To Connect UHVU/HVSMU/HVMCU Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53
6. Accessory Dimensions
7. Connection and Ordering Examples
Package Device Measurement Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
3kV, 20A Configuration (B1505AP-H20 equivalent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
3kV, 20A with Capacitance Measurement Configuration (B1505AP-H21
equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
3 kV, 500 A or 1500 A Configuration (B1505AP-H50 or B1505AP-H70 equivalent). . .7-8
3 kV, 500 A or 1500 A with Capacitance Measurement Configuration
(B1505AP-H51 or B1505AP-H71 equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
10 kV, 500 A or 1500 A Configuration (B1505AP-U50 or B1505AP-U70
equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
3 kV, 20A, High Voltage Medium Current Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
3 kV, 40 A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Add High Resolution Measurement Capability (10 fA resolution with MPSMU
or HPSMU) to 3 kV, 500A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
10 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Configuration Examples for Lateral Device Measurement with Wafer Prober . . . . . . . . .7-25
3 kV, 20 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26
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3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . 7-33
3 kV, 40 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
3 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
3 kV, 500 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
3 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Measurement for On-Wafer
Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
10 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Configuration Examples for Vertical Device Measurement with Wafer Prober. . . . . . . . 7-46
3 kV, 20 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . 7-54
3 kV, 40 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
3 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
3 kV, 500 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
3 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Measurement for On-Wafer
Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
10 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
GaN Current Collapse / Dynamic On-Resistance Measurement System
using the N1267A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Non-Kelvin Connection with the N1259A Test Fixture for Package Device . . . . . . . . 7-66
Kelvin Connection with the N1259A Test Fixture for Package Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
Non-Kelvin Connection with Prober for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Kelvin Connection with Prober for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Upgrading from existing B1505A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Example of how to upgrade existing B1505A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
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1 Configuration Guide
Configuration Guide
Keysight B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer can meet the requirements of
modern power devices evaluations. You can configure a B1505A system from a wide
variety of measurement resources that best meets your needs today and also permits
expansion in future. Please specify the B1505A’s module configuration and accessories
you desire properly.
This chapter is a guide for configuring your B1505A system, and consists of the following
sections.
• "Measurement Resources"
• "B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories"
• "B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options"
• "N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device"
• "N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture"
• "N1266A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit Current Expander"
• "N1267A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit / High Current Source Monitor Unit Fast
Switch"
• "N1268A Ultra High Voltage Expander"
• "N1271A Thermal Test Enclosure and Related Accessories"
• "Pre-configured Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer (B1505A with
Modules/Fixture)"
• "Accessories for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture"
• "Other Accessories"
• "Retrofit Products for B1505A"
• "Conversion Kit from B1500A to B1505A"
• "Upgrade Kit for N1259AU Test Fixture"
• "Upgrade Kit for N1265AU Test Fixture"
• "Note for 4142B Users"
1-2 Keysight B1505A Configuration and Connection Guide
Measurement Resources
Keysight B1505A can be equipped with the following measurement resources.
• “HPSMU - High Power SMU”
• “HCSMU - High Current SMU”
• “HVSMU - High Voltage SMU”
• “MPSMU - Medium Power SMU”
• “MCSMU - Medium Current SMU”
• “UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit”
• “HVMCU - High Voltage Medium Current Unit”
• “UHVU - Ultra High Voltage Unit”
• “MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU”
Figure 1-1 B1505A Measurement Resources
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Measurement Resources
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Table 1-1 B1505A Measurement Resource Selection Guide
Measurement Resource Required Module/Expander Main Specification
High Power SMU B1510A HPSMU • Up to 200 V, 1A force
• 10 fA current resolution
Medium Power SMU B1511B MPSMU • Up to 100 V, 100 mA force
• 10 fA current resolution
High Current SMU B1512A HCSMU • 20 A/20 V (Pulsed); 1A/40 V (DC)
High Voltage SMU B1513C HVSMU • 1500 V/8 mA;3000 V/4 mA (Pulsed &
DC)
Medium Current SMU B1514A MCSMU • 1 A/30 V (Pulsed); 100 mA/30 V (DC)
Ultra High Current Unit N1265A Ultra High Current
Expander/Fixture and two units
of B1514A MCSMU/B1512A
HCSMU
High Voltage Medium
Current Unit
Ultra High Voltage Unit N1268A Ultra High Voltage
Multi Frequency CMU B1520A MFCMU • 1 kHz to 5 MHz
N1266A HVSMU Current
Expander, B1513C HVSMU
and two units of B1514A
MCSMU/B1512A HCSMU
Expander and two units of
B1514A MCSMU or a
combination of a B1512A
HCSMU and a B1514A
MCSMU
• 1500 A/60 V (Pulsed), 22.5 kW peak
power
• 500 A/60 V (Pulsed), 7.5 kW peak power
• 1500 V / 2.5 A (Pulsed), 2200 V/ 1.1 A
(Pulsed)
• 10 kV/20 mA (Pulsed);10 kV/10 mA
(DC)
•0 to ±25 V using internal DC bias
•0 to± 3000 V using HVSMU and High
Voltage Bias-Tee
1-4 Keysight B1505A Configuration and Connection Guide
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
The B1505A is furnished with the accessories listed in the following tables. Table 1-2 lists
the accessories for the B1505A mainframe. And Table 1-3 lists the measurement cables
available for and furnished with the plug-in modules. Number of the furnished cables
depends on the number of modules installed in the mainframe.
Table 1-2 Furnished Accessories
Description Qty. Description Qty.
Configuration Guide
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
16493J Interlock
1
cable
16444A-001 USB
keyboard
16444A-003 Stylus
pen
Description Qty. Note
License sheet 1 License-to-use for Desktop EasyEXPERT Standard edition
Label 1 The label is used to specify the SMU number. Only for the B1505A installed with
1
1 16444A-002 USB
1
SMU.
16493L GNDU
1
cable
mouse
1
1
Power cable 1
1. Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is specified by B1505A cable length option (B1505A-015 or -030).
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Configuration Guide
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
Table 1-3 Measurement Cable Furnished with Modules
Description Quantity
16494A Triaxial cable, for MPSMU, HPSMU and
MCSMU
16493T HVSMU cable, for HVSMU 1 ea./
16493S HCSMU cable, for HCSMU 1 ea./
2 ea./
module
module
module
16493S-010 HCSMU Kelvin adapter, for HCSMU 1 ea./
module
N1300A CMU cable, for MFCMU 1 ea./
module
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B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
The B1505A can contain several combinations of modules; up to four dual-slot HPSMU
modules, up to ten MPSMU, up to two dual-slot HCSMU modules, up to five dual-slot
HVSMU, up to six MCSMU and one single-slot MFCMU.
• Select the modules to be installed in the B1505A mainframe
See T able 1-4 for the plug-in modules supported by the B1505A.
• Specify cable length, 1.5 m or 3 m
See T able 1-5 for the options available for the B1505A.
• Select power line frequency, paper manual, rack mount kit, service options, and so on
See T able 1-5 for the options available for the B1505A.
Table 1-4 Plug-in Modules Supported by B1505A
Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Maximum number of
modules installed in
B1505A
Module type Description
HPSMU
1
High Power Source/Monitor Unit module 2 4
MPSMU Medium Power Source/Monitor Unit
Slots
occupied
110
module
HCSMU
1, 2
High Current Source/Monitor Unit
22
module
HVSMU
3
High Voltage Source/Monitor Unit
25
module
MCSMU Medium Current Source Monitor Unit
16
module
MFCMU Multi Frequency Capacitance
11
Measurement Unit module
GNDU
4
Ground Unit --
1. Total number of installed HPSMU and HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
2. Dual HCSMU (DHCSMU) configuration is available if two HCSMU modules are installed in one
mainframe and connected to the 16493S-020 Dual HCSMU Kelvin adapter or the 16493S-021 Dual
HCSMU adapter. This configuration expands the maximum current up to ± 40 A (pulse), ± 2 A (DC).
3. For B1513C only. Multiple B1513A/B1513B HVSMU modules cannot be installed in one mainframe.
4. GNDU has been installed in the mainframe. You do not need to count for the number of slots occupied.
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Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Table 1-5 Mainframe Options
Description
Mainframe
Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer B1505A • See Table 1-3 on page 1-6 for furnished
Select modules (optional)
High Power Source/Monitor Unit module
(HPSMU), 200 V/1 A
Medium Power Source/Monitor Unit module
(MPSMU）, 100 V/100 mA
High Current Source/Monitor Unit module
(HCSMU), 20 A at 20 V
Model/
Option
accessories
B1510A-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables
(16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to four modules can be installed.
• The total number of installed HPSMU and
HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
B1511B-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables
(16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to ten modules can be installed.
B1512A-FG • Furnished with one pair of high current
cables (16493S) and Kelvin adapter
(16493S-010). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m
is specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to two modules can be installed.
• The total number of installed HPSMU and
HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
Note
High Voltage Source/Monitor Uni t module
(HVSMU), 3000 V at 4 mA
Medium Current Source Monitor Unit
module (MCSMU), 1 A at 30 V
Multi Frequency Capacitance Measurement
Unit module (MFCMU)
Specify the cable length (mandatory)
1.5m cable 015 • Same cable length is applied to all
3.0m cable 030
B1513C-FG • Furni sh ed with one HVSMU cable
(16493T). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by option 015 or 030.
• Up to five modules can be installed.
B1514A-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables
(16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to six modules can be installed.
B1520A-FG • Furnished with one CMU cable (N1300A).
Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is specified by
option 015 or 030.
• Up to one modules can be installed.
furnished cables.
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Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Description
Specify the power line frequency (mandatory)
50Hz line frequency 050
60Hz line frequency 060
Select calibration options (optional)
ANSI Z540 compliant calibration A6J
Commercial calibration certificate with test
data
Specify the language of the paper manuals if you need
Paper manual set, English ABA • Printed manuals are optional. Order this
Paper manual set, Japanese ABJ
Select rack mount kit (optional)
Rack mount kit 1CM
Model/
Option
UK6
Note
option to get the paper manuals. It contains
B1505A user guide, quick start guide, and
self-paced training manual, EasyEXPERT
user guide and self-paced training manual,
and B1500 series programming guide.
Module type and locations
Module locations when the B1505A is shipped from the factory are shown in Table 1-6 on
page 1-10. This table shows the relative locations by the module types.
If HPSMUs are installed, the HPSMUs must be installed in the slots from the slot number
1. And if HPSMU and MPSMU and MFCMU are not installed and MCSMUs are installed,
the MCSMUs must be installed in the slot number 1. Then the same type of modules must
be installed in the contiguous slots.
For example, if the module configuration is one MFCMU, three MCSMUs, one HCSMU
and one HVSMU, the B1505A will be shipped with the MFCMU of the slot 1, the
MCSMUs of the slot 2 to 4, the HCSMU of the slot 5 to 6, the HVSMU of the slot 7 to 8,
and the blank panels of the slot 9 to 10.
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Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Table 1-6 Module Installation Rule in the Factory
Slot Number and Location SMU type and port number
10
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1
0 bottom GNDU/ADC (Always installed)
NOTE After module installation at Keysight Service Center, the B1505A will be returned with the
module configuration defined by the rule shown in the T able 1-6 . If you want to change the
module locations, consult the service personnel before servicing.
top
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
B1513A/B/C High Voltage SMU (HV SMU )
B1512A High Current SMU (HCSMU)
B1514A Medium Current SMU (MCSMU)
B1520A Multi Frequency CMU (MFCMU)
B1511A/B Medium Power SMU (MPSMU)
B1510A High Power SMU (HPSMU)
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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
The N1259A is a test fixture used for package device measurements. It supports up to 3 kV
and 40 A. The following table lists the accessories available for the N1259A test fixture.
Select the required accessories. If you add options later, please refer to "Upgrade Kit for
N1259AU Test Fixture" on page 1-65.
Table 1-7 N1259A Test Fixture options and accessories
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device • N1259A-001 is a mandatory option.
Please select options that meet your
needs.
N1259A-001 Test Fixture for Power Device • Mandatory option
• The N1259A-001 is furnished with
Kelvin socket module for inline package
device (N1259A-010), four black
connection wires (N1259A-509) and six
red connection wires (N1259A-508).
• The N1259A-001 has a built-in GNDU
protection adapter and a built-in HPSMU
protection adapter inside.
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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1259A-010 Inline Package Socket Module (3 pin) • The N1259A-001 Test Fixture for Power
Device is furnished with a N1259A-010
socket module.
• The N1259A-010 cannot be used with the
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander /
Fixture.
• Max voltage and current are 3 kV and 40
A.
N1259A-011 Universal socket module for power device • Maximum voltage is 3 kV.
N1259A-012 Blank PTFE board
N1259A-013 Curve tracer test adapter socket module • The N1259A-013 is the same as the
N1265A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter
Socket Module.
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
500 A.
1-12 Keysight B1505A Configuration and Connection Guide
Configuration Guide
Collector / Drain
Emier / Source Base / Gate
N1259A Opt 013
Force Sense
Force Sense
Force Sense
Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket
1
2
5
6
4
3
A
BC
59
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1259A-014 Gate charge socket module • The N1259A-014 is the same as the
N1265A-014 Gate Charge Socket
Module.
• The N1259A-014 op tion is furnishe d with
the following wires:
- Four red long wires (N1254A-508)
- Four black long wires (N1254A-509)
- Two red short wires (N1265-61751)
- Two black long wires (N1265-61752)
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
20 A.
N1259A-020 High V oltage Bias-T ee • The N1259A-020 option i s furnished with
two SHV -SHV cables (N1254A-512) and
two SHV-banana adapters (N1254A-513).
• The N1259A-020 is a built-in
factory-installed accessory of the
N1259A-001.
N1259A-021 1 M R-box • R-box can be replaced with other R-box
easily by N1259A users.
N1259A-022 100 k R-box
N1259A-030 1 k R-box
N1259A-035 U niversal R-box
N1259A-300 Module Selector • Furnished with a 1.5 m digital I/O control
cable (16493G-001), maximum 35VA
• The N1259A-300 is a built-in and
factory-installed option for the
N1259A-001.
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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1254A-508 Connection wire, red 1 ea. • The N1254A-508/509 Connection Wire
N1254A-509 Connection wire, black 1 ea.
N1254A-510 Dolphin clip adapter, black 1 ea. and red 1ea.
supports 40A current, but does not
support 500 A/1500 A current flow on the
N1265A Ultra High Current
Expander/Fixture.
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
40 A.
• The cable length is 250 mm.
N1254A-511 Cable lug adapter, black 1 ea. and red 1ea.
N1254A-512 SHV to SHV cable 350 mm, 1 ea. • The N1259A-020 High Voltage Bias-tee
is furnished with two N1254A-512
cables.
• The N1254A-513 adapter is required to
connect the banana plug.
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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1254A-513 SHV to banana adapter, 1 ea. • The N1259A-020 High Voltage Bias-tee
is furnished with two N1254A-513
adapters.
• An N1254A-513 adapter is used with an
N1254A-512 cable to connect a banana
plug.
16493G-001 Digital I/O control cable (1.5 m) • The N1259A-300 Module Selector option
16493G-002 Digital I/O control cable (3.0 m)
is furnished with a 16493G-001 cable.
• Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m can be
specified by option 001 or 002.
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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
16493S-021 Dual HCSMU combination adapter, for 40 A
measurement
• Output connectors are compatible with
B1512A HCSMU.
• The 16493S-021 is furnished with one
30cm Triaxial cable and one 30 cm High
current coaxial cable for output
connection.
• Do not connect or put any conductor on
the HCSMU Low Force and Low Sense
terminals, outer conductor of the coaxial
connectors. Connecting or locating
conductor of circuit common, chassis
ground, or any potential on causes the
measurement error.
N1254A-104 Triax (f) to BNC (m) adapter • This adapter is required when a B1514A
MCSMU is connected to the HCSMU
ports of the N1259A Fixture. This adapter
is used for Force terminal.
NOTE The N1259A-020 high voltage bias-T and/or the N1259A-300 module selector can be
installed in the N1259A-001 test fixture later. For upgrade kit, please refer to "Upgrade Kit
for N1259AU Test Fixture" on page 1-65. Keysight Technologies service center is
responsible for N1259AU-020 and N1259AU-300 installation.
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Configuration Guide
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
The N1265A expands the B1505A’s current capability up to 1500 A. Current expansion is
made using the Ultra High Current Unit (UHCU), which is comprised of a current
expander in the N1265A and two MCSMUs which are connected to I/V control ports of the
N1265A. The MCSMU used for the I/V controller can be substituted by the HCSMU.
The following table lists the accessories available for the N1265A Ultra High Current
Expander/Fixture. Select the required accessories. If you add options later, please refer to
"Upgrade Kit for N1265AU Test Fixture" on page 1-69.
Table 1-8 Options and accessories for N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture • The N1265A-001 is a mandatory option
for the N1265A. Please select options that
meet your needs.
• The N1265A UHC Expander/Fixture
does NOT have a built-in Bias-Tee option
like the N1259A Test Fixture. The
N1260A High Voltage Bias-Tee is
necessary for capacitance measurement.
N1265A-001 Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture • Mandatory option
• A 500A current amplifier and a built-in
module selector are included mandatorily.
• The N1265A-001 is furnished with a 1.5
m Digital I/O control cable
(16493G-001), a Blank Silicon Plate and
a power code.
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Configuration Guide
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1265A-010 500 A Ultra High Current 3-pin Inline Package
Socket Module
• The N1265A-010 is furnished with total
six cable shown below
• N1252A-522 1500A Ultra High
Current Banana to Banana Cables
(Yellow, 2ea) for Collector/Drain and
Emitter/Source force lines
• N1265-61751 Test Lead (Banana),
180mm (Red, 1ea) and N1265-61752
Test Lead (Banana), 180mm (Black,
1ea.) for Collector/Drain and
Emitter/Source sense lines
• N1254A-508 Banana to Banana
cable, 250mm (Red, 1ea),
N1254A-509 Banana to Banana
cable, 250mm (Black, 1ea) for
Base/Gate force/sense lines
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
500 A.
N1265A-011 Universal socket module for power device • Maximum voltage is 3 kV.
N1265A-013 Curve tracer test adapter socket module • The N1265A-013 is the same as the
N1259A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter
Socket Module.
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
500 A.
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Configuration Guide
Collector / Drain
Emier / Source Base / Gate
N1259A Opt 013
Force Sense
Force Sense
Force Sense
Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket
1
2
5
6
4
3
A
BC
59
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1265A-014 Gate charge socket module • The N1265A-014 is the same as the
N1259A-014 Gate Charge Socket
Module.
• The N1265A-014 option is furnished
with:
- Four red long wires (N1254A-508)
- Four black long wires (N1254A-509)
- Two red short wires (N1265-61751)
- Two black long wires (N1265-61752)
- Two yellow high current banana-banana
cable (N1254A-522)
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
500 A.
N1265A-015 1500 A Current Option • 1500 A upgrade can be made later by
ordering a B1505AU-015 1500 A
upgrade kit.
N1265A-035 Universal R-Box • A desired register can be installed by
soldering.
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Configuration Guide
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1265A-040 10 kV Ultra High Voltag e Gate Protection
Adapter
N1265A-041 Thermocouple, Type K, 2ea • Include two Type-K thermocouples
N1265A-045 Container for Protection Adapter and Bias Tee • An N1260A High Voltage Bias-tee and
• This adapter is used to protect a B1514A
MCSMU module used for a Gate driver
from device breakdown when making
ultra high voltage measurement with the
N1268A UHV Expander
• The B1514A MCSMU module has to be
connected to a passthrough port of the
N1265A UHC Expander/Fixture, not a
module selector port.
N1261A Protection Adapters can be
placed in this container to avoid messy
cabling.
Calibration options
N1265A-A6J ANSI Z540 compliant calibration
N1265A-UK6 Commercial cal. Certificate with test data
Connection accessories inside the N1265A
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Configuration Guide
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1254A-508 Connection wire, red 1 ea. • Max voltage and current are 3 kV and 40
N1254A-509 Connection wire, black 1 ea.
N1254A-510 Dolphin clip adapter, black 1 ea. and red 1ea.
A.
• The N1254A-508/509 Connection wire
does not support 500A/1500A current
flow on the N1265A Ultra High Current
Expander/Fixture. Use the N1254A-522
1500A Ultra High Current Banana to
Banana cable.
• Cable length is 250 mm.
N1254A-511 Cable lug adapter, black 1 ea. and red 1ea.
N1254A-520 10 kV Ultra High Vo ltage Open End Cable, 1 m.• One-side 10kV UHV/SHV and the
other-side open end
N1254A-522 1500 A Ultra High Current Banana to Banana
Cable, 2 ea.
• Max voltage and current are 3 kV and
1500 A.
• The N1265A-010 500 A Ultra High
Current 3-pin Inline Package Socket
Module is furnished with these cables.
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Configuration Guide
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1254A-523 1500 A Ultra High Current Banana to Open
End Cable, 1 m, 2 ea
16493G-001 Digital I/O control cable (1.5 m) • The N1265A-001 is furnished with a
16493G-002 Digital I/O control cable (3.0 m)
For capacitance measurement
N1260A High V oltage Bias-T ee • The N1265A does not have a built-in high
• Max voltage and current are 3 kV and
1500 A.
16493G-001 cable.
• Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m can be
specified by option 001 or 002.
voltage bias-tee option like the N1259A.
The N1260A is required to make
capacitance measurement with the
N1265A.
• The N1260A-STD is a mandatory option.
• The N1260A High Voltage Bias-Tee is
not furnished with any cables.
N1254A-512 SHV to SHV cable 350mm, 1 ea. • The N1254A-513 SHV Jack to Banana
Adapter is required to connect a banana
plug.
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