Customer Self-paced E-learning Sequence for
Keithley Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System
Overview:
This document gives the recommended sequence for customer self-paced e-learning
and tooling setup that Keithley has found to be effective and efficient for training new users of
the Keithley Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System. Total time required:
Approximately 2 hours.
Prerequisites
1. It assumes the reader knows the measurement basics of using source-measure
units.
2. It assumes the reader has general knowledge of best practices for standard testing
of semiconductor devices such as a MOSFET.
3. It assumes the customer has access to a properly set up Keithley 4200-SCS running
Windows XP. Information on doing that can be found in the Model 4200-SCS Startup
Guide, Packing List PA-716 which is available on the internet at
http://www.keithley.com/data?asset=5251 .
4. Review the system overview and introduction at
http://www.keithley.com/data?asset=50733 .
5. This document has references to specific sections of the 94-page 4200-SCS
Semiconductor Characterization System Quick Start Guide 4200-903-01 Rev. C /
May 2006. The customer needs to have a copy of that document, which is available
on the internet at http://www.keithley.com/data?asset=50695 .
This document is organized into these 4 sections:
• Test Setup
• Test Execution
• Data Analysis
• Verification of results / troubleshooting
• Common Usage Errors
Test Setup
1. How do I connect make basic connections from my 2-terminal or 3-terminal DUT to
the 4200 SMU(s) with/without Pre-Amp? Refer to page 1-14 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start
Guide.
2. How do I enable output voltages above the 20V default, up to 200V? Refer to page 1-13
(Interlock Cable connection) of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
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3. How do I create a new project? Refer to page 2-6 to 2-10 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start
Guide.
4. How do I create multiple sites for the project? Refer to page 2-30 of the 4200-SCS Quick
Start Guide.
5. How do I configure the Stress/Measure cycle using the 4200-SCS? Refer to page 2-33
to 2-38 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
6. How do I configure a Forcing Function window for the device terminal(s)? Refer to
page 2-16 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
7. How do I configure an ITM (Interactive Test Module)? Refer to page 2-11 to 2-12 of the
4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
8. How do I create a user module / user library? Refer to page 2-24 to 28 of the 4200-SCS
Quick Start Guide.
9. How do I connect external instruments to the 4200? Refer to page 1-13 of the 4200-SCS
Quick Start Guide.
10. How do I configure the 4200-SCS after adding external instruments? Refer to page 1-
19, 1-20 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
11. What are the differences between an ITM (Interactive Test Module) and an UTM (User
Test Module)? Refer to page 2-5 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
Test Execution
12. How do I execute an entire project? Refer to page 2-30, 2-31 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start
Guide.
13. How do I execute a test in the project? Refer to page 2-28, 2-29 of the 4200-SCS Quick
Start Guide.
14. How do I append test data(s) without clearing the previous test data? Refer to page 2-
30 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
Data Analysis
15. How do I view the test results? Refer to page 3-3, 3-4 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
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16. How do I view / define the graph for the test? Refer to page 3-5 to 3-8 of the 4200-SCS
Quick Start Guide.
17. How do I configure / define the graph for the test(s) for multiple sites? Refer to page 3-
7 (Synchronize Graphs) of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
18. Where are my test data files (numerical and graphical data) located in folders on the
4200-SCS hard drive? Refer to page 3-2 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
19. How do I distinguish the test data at multiple sites for the same test? Refer to page 3-2
of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
Verification of Results / Troubleshooting
20. What are the Source/Measure operating boundaries of the 4200/4210 SMU(s)? Refer to
page 1-8 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
21. What are the hardware specifications of the 4200/4210 SMU(s)? Refer to page 1-6 of the
4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
22. What are the hardware specifications of the optional 4200-PG2 pulse generator? Refer
to page 1-10 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
23. What are the hardware specifications of the optional 4200-SCP2 Scope? Refer to page
1-11 of the 4200-SCS Quick Start Guide.
Common Usage Errors
• Connecting the triaxial cables to SENSE terminal(s) instead of FORCE terminal(s).
• Attempting high-voltage tests without enabling INTERLOCK.
• Unable to execute a new test module (ITM/UTM) – New test module must be saved before it
can be executed.
• Data visible on the Sheet tab, but not on the Graph tab – Graph must be defined.
• In WLR Toolkit; Clicking Run button instead of Run Test/Plan and Cycle Subsites button.
• Can’t launch KTE-I applications when logged in under a new (custom) user account – The user
must run … Start ? Programs ? Keithley ? Initialize New User
• In KCON; trying to configure switch matrix connections, but can’t see and DUT pins – The user
must add a Test Fixture or a Prober (real or fake).
• In KULT; failing to indicate Library Dependencies leads to Build errors.
• In KXCI; receiving data “99E+36” for each data point – the user must list values using “LI”
command.
• Using coaxial cables instead of triaxial cables for obtaining low-current measurement.
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