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Keysight Technologies B1506A Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design

User’s Guide

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Notices

any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Keysight Technologies as governed by United States and international copyright laws.

Manual Part Number

B1506-90000

Edition

Edition 1, October 2014 Edition 2, December 2014 Edition 3, January 2016

Printed in:

Printed in Malaysia

Published by:

Keysight Technologies International Japan G.K. 9-1, Takakura-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0033 Japan

Technology Licenses

The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

Declaration of Conformity

Declarations of Conformity for this product and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web.

U.S. Government Rights

The Software is “commercial computer software,” as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. Pursuant to FAR 12.212 and 27.405-3 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (“DFARS”) 227.7202, the U.S. government acquires commercial computer software under the same terms by which the software is customarily provided to the public. Accordingly, Keysight provides the Software to U.S. government customers under its standard commercial license, which is embodied in its

End User License Agreement (EULA). The license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U.S. government may use, modify, distribute, or disclose the Soft-ware. The EULA and the license set forth therein, does not require or permit, among other things, that Keysight: (1) Furnish technicommercial com-puter software or commercial computer software documentation that is not customar-ily provided to the public; or (2) Relinquish to, or otherwise provide, the government rights in excess of these rights customarily provided to the public to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation. No additional government requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply, except to the extent that those terms, rights, or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software pursuant to the FAR and the DFARS and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall be under no obligation to update, revise or otherwise modify the Software. With respect to any technical data as defined by FAR 2.101, pursuant to FAR 12.211 and

27.404.2 and DFARS 227.7102, the U.S. government acquires no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 27.401 or DFAR

227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any technical data.

cal information related to

Warranty

THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KEYSIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT SHALL CONTROL.

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COMPLIANCE WITH GERMAN NOISE REQUIREMENTS

This is to declare that this product is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Lärmangabe nach der Maschinenlärminformation-Verordnung

-3.GSGV Deutschland).

• Herstellerbescheinigung

GERÄUSCHEMISSION

Lpa < 70 dB

am Arbeitsplatz

normaler Betrieb

nach DIN 45635 T. 19

• Manufacturer’s Declaration

ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION

Lpa < 70dB

operator position

normal operation

per ISO 7779

South Korean Class A EMC declaration

This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home.

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• When the RED indicator lights, lethal voltage (3000 V dc/pulse) may appear at

WARNING

High Voltage

is used in the operation of this equipment.

LETHAL VOLTAGE on CONTACT

may be present at measurement terminals,

if you fail to take in all safety precautions!

measurement terminals.

• Usually use the interlock function.

• D

o not operate the instrument unless another person is around the work space who is

famili

ar with instrument operation and hazards or administering first aid.

• Potentials less than 500 V may ca

adequate preventive measures must be taken at all times!

FIRST AID FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK

SPECIAL ATTENTION T

• Never rush into an accidental situation.

• Take special attention to the following noti

• Do NOT touch the CASUALTY or conductive surface with your hands unprotected.

• Shut off high voltage at once.

O R

• Disconnect AC mains.

• If it is unsure to make safe, the following procedure will helps to protect your lives d

he CASUALTY is rescued.

uring t

• Stand on a dry insulating material; use a dry wooden

the CASUALTY from contact with hazardous electrical source.

• Ground the circuit to de-energize.

use death under certain conditions. Therefore,

ESCUE IN SAFETY

ces to prevent second accident.

or plastic implement to free

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• Free the CASUALTY from the LIVE conductor

඙ೃ

㰫䤚ᚁᚁೃᚪᚪೃ

ᚰ⫵೵Ṇ 㕂䘦㩫㰖G ᚰ⫵೵Ṇ ᚰ⫵೵Ṇ

୙ᩚ⬦ ⿖㩫ⰻ ⬧ᚊ୙滸ġ ⬦ᚊ୙㰺

(difficult or absent

Mißerfolg

࿧྾୙඲ 䢎䦷⿖㩚 ࿧྾୙඲ ࿧྾୙඲

➽⫗③ ②ᨥ

⁒㥷䐋㑮㿫

⫙⫗③

䕱㋃

⫙⫗③ ②ᨥ

ᚰ⮚㯞⑷ 㕂㧻 Ⱎ゚G ᚰ傷㯞⑶ ᚰ⮤㯞⑷

⑷ࢀ ่③

㩖Ⰲ┺ Ṗ㔲③

⍹㯞 ่③

ⓐ㯞 ่③

ព㆑୙󰩣 㦮㔳⿞ⳛ ព孮୙󰩣 ព㆑୙󰩣 ឤ㟁㊧ Ṧ㩚㧦ῃ ゐ䓝⑞㏠ ゙㟁⑞㊧

CALL EMERGENCY

• Call your local Emergency number immediately, if any

of signs or symptoms shown in

the following table will be found.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_telephone_number#Emergency_numbers

DELAYED SYMPTOMS

• In some cases, electric shock can cause injuries that are not evident and symptoms may be delay

ed.

• Burns to the CASUALTY may be greater than they appear on the surface.

• For these reasons, all electric shock CASUALTY should be taken to hospital for adva

nced observation.

English Deutsch French Japanese Korean Simplified

Chinese

Symptoms Symptome Symptômes

Cardiac arrest Herz-Kreislauf-Stillsta

nd Abnormal cardiac rhythm Respiratory failure

breathing) Muscle pain and contractions Seizures (heart beat stopped) Numbness and tingling

Unconsciousness Bewusstlosigkeit Évanouissement Entrance and exit wound burns

Arrhythmia

Respiratorischer

Muskelschmerz und

Zusammenziehungen

Herzlähmung Paralysie cardiaque

Eine Taubheit /

Stachel

Eine elektrische

Schockspur

Arestation cardiopulmonaire Arythmie

Échec respiratoire

Douleur du muscle et contractions

Un engourdissement / Une épine

Une trace du choc électrique

඙

㰫

Traditional

Chinese

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First Aid for Electric Shock Procedure

Do not give compression-only CPR to infants and children — all infants and children who have a sudden cardiac arrest need conventional CPR. Also should not be used for adults whose cardiac arrest is from respiratory causes, or for an unwitnessed cardiac arrest.

Danger

Check for DANGER, make SAFE first to YOU, Others, and the CASUALTY.

Response

Check for a RESPONSE.

Leave on back.

If not conscious,

1. Ask others to emergency CALL for an ambulance immediately.

2. HELP to bring AED, ASAP.

3. Start CPR by YOU.

CPR

for ADULT only

Start the center of chest compressions (>100 compressions per minute) without

stopping until emergency medical services arrive.

Continue CPR until

z Signs of life return. z AED is ready to use.

z Medical services arrive and take over.

If YOU have a trained rescue skill, should apply the following step. If not, only keep chest compression until others help.

Airway

No foreign material

Leave on back, open airway.

Foreign material

Place in the recovery position, clear of objects.

Breathing

30 compress & 2 breaths

Defibrillator

Apply AED with following voice prompts.

If no AED available, continue CPR until qualified personnel arrives.

䯲 AED: Automated External Defibrillator 䯲 CPR: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

䯲 AHA: American Heart Association, Inc.

One of the most famous chest compression-only CPR is AHA Hands-Only CPR which is without mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths.

Rhythm of chest compression:

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Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protections provided by the instrument. In addition, it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

Product manuals may be provided on CD-ROM or in printed form. Printed manuals are an option for many products. Manuals may also be available on the Web.

NOTE Do not use this instrument in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective

features of this instrument may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.

This instrument is an INDOOR USE product.

This instrument complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II for mains input and INSTALLA defined in IEC 61010-1.

If an instrument is marked CAT I (IEC Measurement Category I), or it is not marked with a measurement category, its measurement terminals must not be connected to line-voltage mains.

TION CATEGORY I for measurement input terminals, and POLLUTION DEGREE 2

Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the measurement

terminals (High, Force, Guard, and Sense) if Interlock terminal is closed. Open the Interlock terminal when the measurement terminals are accessible. Voltage applied to the terminals will be limited up to ±42

Do not work the interlock function intentionally in order to bring the output voltage to the safe level. W voltage or the residual charge appears on the measurement terminal.

hile the high voltage indicator is lit, the dangerous voltage by the output

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• DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS

Warnings, such as WARNING on the previous page, shall be complied. Procedures thr

oughout in this manual prevent you from potentially hazard. Their instructions

contained in the warnings must be followed.

• BEFORE APPLYING POWER

rify that all safety precautions are taken. Make all connections to the instrument

Ve before appl “Safety Symbols”.

• GROUND THE INSTRUMENT

is is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock

Th cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power terminal and the power cable must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.

• DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation

Do of any electr

• DO NOT REMOVE COVERS

No electr

• IN CASE OF DAMAGE

ying power. Note the instrument's external markings described under

hazard, the instrument chassis and

ical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent

ical shock do not remove covers.

struments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and

secur

ed against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel. Return the instrument to a Keysight Technologies sales or service office for services and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

• USE ONLY THE SPECIFIC ACCESSORIES

Specific acc instrument reasons.

essories satisfy the requirements for specific characteristics for using the

. Use the specific accessories, cables, adapters, and so on for safety

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Safety Symbols

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CAT I

The general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below.

Direct current.

Alternating current.

Earth (ground) terminal.

Protective conductor terminal. For protection ag Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal which must be connected to ground befor

Frame or chassis terminal. A connection to the frame (chassis) of the equipment which normally includes all exposed metal structures.

Grounded terminal which indicates the earth potential.

On supply.

Off supply.

Standby supply. The equipment will be marked with this symbol is not completely disconnected from AC mains when power switch is in the standby position.

In position of a bi-stable push switch.

Out position of a bi-sta

Hazardous voltage and potential for electrical shock. symbol when the equipment is on.

Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and may ca

Low temperature or freezing conditions. Avoid contact. Surfaces are cold and may cause personal injury if touched.

Caution, refer to accompanying documentation. The equipment wil symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual.

e operating equipment.

ble push

switch.

electrical shock in case of a fault.

ainst

Do not touch terminals that have this

use personal injury if touched.

l be marked with this

Read operator's manual. To indicate that the operator's manual or card should be read before continuing the operation.

IEC Measurement Category I The CE mark shows that the product complies with all applicable European Directives.

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The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications Authority. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of

Radio communications Act.

the This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

This is the symbol for an Industrial, Scientific and Medical, Group 1 Class A product. (CISPR

11)

Korea’s safety and EMC mark China RoHS - Environmentally Green Product Label

China RoHS - Product with Toxic Substance 40 yr EPUP

The Chinese mark for paper-based packaging materials; Paperboard and Corrugated Fiberboard

Plastic Material Coding Identification

WARNING A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice,

or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice,

or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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Power Supply and Measurement Safety

• Power Supply Safety

This instrument can output high currents and voltages. Make sure that the load or device under t that the connection leads can safely withstand the expected currents and are insulated for the expected voltages.

The instrument outputs may be connected so as to float relative to earth ground.

lation or floating voltage ratings are indicated on the instrument, near the output

Iso terminal or the Circuit Common terminal. There is the danger of electric shock by touching the floated measurement terminals. Keep in mind it to protect yourself. And it is a reason of using the recommended accessories.

• Voltage/Current Measurement Safety

Multimeters and other instruments capable of measuring high voltages and currents are subj connected. To safely use these instruments, you need to understand the markings on the instrument near the input terminals, which include the Protection Limits and the IEC Measurement Category.

• Protection Limits

est can safely handle the output current and voltage. Also, make sure

ect to specific safety concerns because of the circuits to which they may be

Keysight multimeters and other voltage measurement inst circuitry to prevent damage to the instrument and to protect against the danger of electric shock, provided the Protection Limits are not exceeded. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, do not exceed the Protection Limits shown on the input terminals.

• Source/Monitor Terminals

Source/monitor unit, SMU, can simultaneously perform DC voltage or current output and measurement. T terminals as shown below. Normally the Force, Guard, and Sense terminals are the same potential. Voltage marked around the terminals indicates the Protection Limits.

Force and Sense must be connected to a terminal of a device under test for the Kelvin connectio measurement. For the non-Kelvin connection to ease the connections, connect Force only. Do not connect Sense. It must be opened.

n which is effective for high current measurement and low resistance

ypical SMU has the Force, Guard, Sense, and Circuit Common

ruments provide protection

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Guard should be extended to around the device terminal for reducing leakage current

Force

Sense

Guard

Circuit Common

Guard

1.E- 09

1.E- 08

1.E- 07

1.E- 06

100 1000 10000

Capac itance ( F)

Volt age ( V)

Safety Area

Q=45 μC

C=0.1 μF

(Based on standards IEC60950-1 and IEC61010-1.)

caused by a coaxial cable used. Guard must be never connected to anything at the device side.

Circuit Common should be connected to shielding of

The following image is the Kelvin triaxial

connector of Medium Power SMU.

• To Avoid Risk of Residual Charge

the coaxial cable used.

This graph shows the load capacitance vs voltage characteristics generally considered as safety. Use the instrument within the safety area up to 0.1 F or 45 C according to the voltage. Also do not connect the capacitive load over the maximum load capacitance specified for the instrument, for example 10 nF for HVSMU.

Before touching the measurement terminal, confirm that it has been discharged enough. For that, ground and discharge the terminals over 10 seconds after stopping the high voltage output, and confirm that they have been safety voltage by using another volt meter.

If abnormal end of measurement, breaking of cable, or device damage occurs, do not

the terminals until they are discharged enough.

ouch

Also if a series resistor is connected, do not to enough.

uch the terminal until it is discharged

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High Voltage Shock Hazard

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Keysight B1506A can force dangerous voltages (±3000 Vdc for HVSMU and ±100 Vdc for MPSMU) the following safety precautions must be observed during the use of Keysight B1506A.

• Connect the instrument to an electrical ground (safety ground) by using

at the High, Force, Guard, and Sense terminals. To prevent electric shock hazard,

ee-conductor AC power cable.

thr

• Before performing measurement, connect the interlock of this instrument.

• Confirm periodically that the interlock function works normally.

• Befo

• Warn workers in the vicinity of the instrument about hazardous conditions.

re touching the connections of the High, Force, Guard, and Sense terminals, turn the instrument off and discharge any capacitors of the measurement path. If you do not turn the instrument off, complete “all” of the following items, regardless of any instrument settings.

• Terminate measurement by pressing the Stop key, confirm that the Measurement

status ind

• Confirm that the High Voltage indicator is not lit.

• Open the Interlock terminal.

• Discharge any capacitors if the capacitance is connected to an SMU.

icator is not lit.

circuit to the Interlock terminal

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Gefahr durch Hochspannung

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Von den Geräten Keysight B1506A können Spannungen an den Anschlüssen “High”, “Forc

e”, “Guard” und “Sense” von bis zu 3000 V ausgehen. Um elektrischem Schlag

vorzubeugen, ist bei der Benützung der Geräte Keysight B1506A folgendes zu beachten.

• Verwenden Sie ein dreiphasiges AC-Stromkabel für die Gerätsteckvorrichtung (Eingang) und schl

• Vor der Messung verbinden Sie den Verriegelungsstromkreis mit dem Int

erlock-Anschluss dieses Instruments.

• Prüfen Sie in regelmäßigen Abständen, dass die Verriegelungsfunktion ordnungsgemäß funktioniert.

• Bevor Sie die Verbindungen zu den Anschlüssen “High”, “Force”, “Guard” und “Sense” berühren, schalten Sie das Instrument aus und entladen alle Kondensatoren des Messweg den Instrumenteinstellungen, alle folgenden Schritte durch.

s. Wenn Sie das Instrument nicht ausschalten, führen Sie, unabhängig von

ießen Sie das Instrument an eine Erdung an (Sicherheitserdung).

• Beenden Sie die Messung, indem Sie auf die Tast

sicher, dass die Statusanzeige “Measurement” nicht leuchtet.

• Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Anzeige “High Voltage” nicht leuchtet.

• Öffnen des Interlock-Anschlusses.

• Entladen Sie alle Kondensatoren, wenn die Ka

• Warnen Sie Mitarbeiter in der Umgebung des Instruments vor den Gefahren.

e “Stop” drücken. Stellen Sie

t mit einer SMU verbunden ist.

pazitä

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Danger de choc dû à une haute tension

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Une tension dangereuse (max. ± pour HVSMU; 3000 Vdc, max. ± pour MPSMU; 100 Vdc) émanant du dispositif Keysight B1506A peut être sortie aux bornes High, Force, Guard et Sense. Les précautions suivantes doivent être obserées contre commotion électrique accidentelle.

• Utilisez un câble d’alimentation CA à trois conducteurs vers le coupleur secteur ré

e) et branchez l’instrument sur une mise électrique à la terre (prise de terre de

(ent sécurité).

• Avant de procéder aux mesures, connectez le circuit de sécurité à la borne Interlock de

l’instrument

• Vérifiez régulièrement le bon fonctionnement de la fonction de sécurité.

• Avant de toucher les connexions des bornes High, Force, Guard et Sense, mettez

l’instrument vous ne mettez pas l’instrument hors tension, effectuez « toutes » les opérations ci-dessous, quels que soient les paramètres de l’instrument.

• Terminez les mesures en appuyant sur la touche Stop ; vérifiez que l’indicateur

• Vérifiez que le témoin High Voltage est éteint.

• Ouvrez la borne Interlock.

hors tension et déchargez tout condensateur du chemin de mesure. Si

Measurement est éteint.

d’état

• Déchargez les éventuels condensateurs si la capacité est connectée à une unité SMU

nformez les personnes travaillant à proximité de l’instrument des conditions.

• I

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高電圧感電注意

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Keysight B1506A の High、Force、Guard、Sense 端子には、危険電圧が出力されることがあります（HVSMU の場合は最大 ±3000 Vdc、MPSMU の場合は最大 ±100 Vdc）。感電事故防止のため、Keysi

•3 極電源ケーブルを使用して本器を接地してください。

• 測定を開始する前にはインターロック回路を本器の Interlock 端子に接続してく

ださい。

• インターロック機能が正常であることを定期的に確認してください。

•High、Force、Guard、Sens

フしてください。また、測定系のキャパシタを放電してください。電源をオフしない場合は、以下の事項を全て実施してください。

• Stop キーを押して Measurement インジケータが消灯したことを確認してくだ

さい。

• 高電圧警告（High Voltage）インジケータが消灯していることを確認してくだ

さい。

•Interlock 端子を開放してください。

• キャパシタが SMU に接続されているならば、キャパシタを放電してくださ

い。

• 周囲のほかの作業者に対しても、高電圧危険に対する注意を徹底してください。

ght B1506A の使用時には必ず以下の事柄を守ってください。

e 端子に繋がる接続部に触れる前には、本器の電源をオ

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Product Stewardship

• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discar in domestic household waste.

Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this pr

Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

oduct is classified as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product.

d this electrical/ electronic product

To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysig website for more information.

http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/

• LCD Fluorescent Lamp

Certain products sold by Keysight contain a liquid crystal display (LCD); backlighting for t managed, recycled, and/or disposed in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.

is provided by a fluorescent lamp which contains mercury, and must be

he LCD

ht office or visit the following

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Precautionary Statement

Keysight B1506A Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design operates in the Microsoft Windows environment. Keysight B1506A requires Keysight Easy Test Navigator software, a specially-designed Windows application program.

• About guarantee and support for Keysight B1506A

Keysight Technologies guarantees and supports the per for the same condition as the preload condition when shipped from the factory.

• About updating Keysight Easy Test Navigator and the Windows Update

Keysight Technologies confirms the operation of Easy Test Navigator patch programs and importan information. Visit Keysight B1506A support site, download the patches, and perform the software update.

• About Windows application programs and peripherals (including driver)

Using commercial products on Keysight B1506A is your responsibility. Keysight Techno

• About servicing

Bench repair service is available at your nearest Be aware that the B1506A configuration might be updated to the latest one without notice because of support issues.

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) might be init are connected, they will be removed.

When Keysight B1506A is returned, the internal HDD might be initialized. Peripherals will

be returned separately.

• Other notes

t Windows security patches, and provides recommended update

logies cannot provide compatibility information for commercial products.

Keysight Technologies service center.

ialized during servicing. If peripherals

formance of Keysight B1506A

• Back up the internal HDD to prevent loss of data by accident or failure.

• Protect Keysight B1506A from computer viruses.

• If you connect Keysight B1506A to the network, take care to protect it from comput

er v

irus.

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Working in Comfort

To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your instrument properly. With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles. Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among those tasks that have been associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you experience discomfort or pain while using the instrument, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible. For more information on RSI you may wish to consult the About Repetitive Strain Injury section. Please study the recommendations described below. Included there are references to relevant parts of international standards, regulations and guidelines, such as ISO 9241 and the European Community Display Screen Equipment directive. You may also wish to consult your employer’s human resources department or other relevant departments for guidance specific to your company.

About Repetitive Strain Injury

Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recommend that you use the instrument in accordance with established ergonomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues -especially in the hands and arms- and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms. This literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase the chance of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury.

What is RSI?

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI -also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become irritated or inflamed. RSI has been a reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such as assembly line work, meatpacking, sewing, playing musical instruments, and computer work. RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such as carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting children.

What causes RSI?

The specific causes of RSI have not been established. Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI has been associated with a variety of risk factors, including:

• Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion.

• Performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture.

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• Maintaining static posture for prolonged periods.

• Failing to take frequent short breaks.

• Other environmental and psychosocial factors.

In addition, there have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with the use of k

yboards, mice, and other input devices. Also, certain medical conditions, such as

e rheumatoid arthritis, obesity and diabetes, may predispose some people to this type of injury.

What if I experience discomfort?

If you are experiencing any discomfort, seek professional medical advice immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to resolve.

Mice and Other Input Devices

Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk.

• Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in

or other input device.

• If you use your thumb to rotate the ball on a trackball or spaceball, keep it in a relaxed,

natu

ral shape, and maintain a neutral posture in your hand, wrist, and forearm.

• Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers ov

fingers loose. Do not grip the mouse tightly.

• It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons or scroll

wheel on y force can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms.

• If you are using a scrolling mouse, be sure to

neutral position when activating the scroll wheel. Also, this type of mouse features software that can minimize the number of mouse movements or button clicks.

• When using a mouse, trackball, or other input device, position it as close to the

ke using it.

• Be sure to keep your mouse and trackball clean. Regular removal of accumulated dust

and di motions.

For more information, see “Working in Comfort” located at http://about.keysight.com/en/quality/Keysight_Ergonomic_Information.pdf.

our mouse, scrolling mouse, trackball, or other input device. Using too much

yboard as possible, and keep it at the same level as you do not have to stretch while

rt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist

a neutral position while using your mouse

er it. Keep your hand relaxed and

keep your fingers and hand in a relaxed,

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In This Manual

This manual describes the product overview, installation information, measurement operation, and software reference information of Keysight Technologies B1506A.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

1. “Introduction”

This chapter describes basic features of Keysight B1506A.

2. “Installation”

This chapter describes installation and maintenance.

3. “How To Perform Measurement”

This chapter explains how to perform measurement by using Keysight B1506A.

4. “GUI Reference”

This chapter provides the reference information of Keysight Easy Test Navigator software.

NOTE

NOTE The information is subject to change without notice due to the future enhancement.

For the specifications of the B1506A, see Data Sheet.

The actual screen image on the B1506A may be different from the image shown in this manual.

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1. Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mainframe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mainframe Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

inframe Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Fixture Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Test

Measurement Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Test Fixture Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Easy Test Navigator Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

EasyEXPERT Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Utility Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

essories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acc

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Measurement Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

GNDU - Ground Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

About SMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

MPSMU - Medium Power SMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

HVSMU - High Voltage SMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

MCSMU - Medium Current SMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

HCSMU - High Current SMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

. . . 1-3

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1-4 1-5

. 1-20

1-21

1-23

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2. Installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Storaging/Shipping Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Inspect Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

To Perform Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

To Connect Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

To Check Operation of Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

To Change Windows Logon Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

To Change GPIB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

To Enable System Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Connecting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

3-pin Inline Package Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Universal Socket Module Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Gate Charge Socket Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Accessories for Connecting a DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Prober System Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Thermocouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Thermostream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clea

ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

elf-test and Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Befo

re Shipping to Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

To Make Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

To Check Module Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

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To Collect Equipment and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

3. How To Perform Measurement

How To Perform Datasheet Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Preparing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Executing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

How To Perform I/V Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Preparing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Executing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Monitoring Voltage/Current Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Setting Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

How To Perform Capacitance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Preparing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Executing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

How To Perform Gate Charge Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Preparing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Executing Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

How To Calculate Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Calculating Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Extracted Parameters By Power Loss Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

How To Monitor/Control Temperature Under Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

Preparing the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

Thermal Monitor/Control During Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Displaying and Operating Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

How To Select and Display Characteristics Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

How To Use the Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

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Software Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Datasheet Characterization Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

GUI Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-

Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic Data Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

in Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

log Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Dia

ry of Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

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Parameters Defined in Furnished Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39

Creating Custom File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54

I/V Measurement Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56

GUI Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Automatic Data Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-82

Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

in Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-85

log Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-87

Dia

ry of Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-88

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GUI Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Automatic Data Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-108

Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Summary of Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-116

Gate Cha

rge Measurement Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-118

GUI Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-

ork Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

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Automatic Data Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132

Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135

log Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137

Dia

ry of Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140

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Power Loss Calculation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142

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GUI Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

ork Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Automatic Data Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155

Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158

log Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160

Dia

ry of Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161

Summa

Thermal Monitor/Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163

Monitor Mode GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164

Control Mode GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166

Executing Measurement in Synchronization with Thermo-trigger List . . . . . . . . . . . 4-179

Dialog Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-

ry of Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182

Summa

Common GUI Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-183

Module Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-183

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Introduction

This chapter describes the basic functions and features of Keysight B1506A Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design, and consists of the following sections.

• “Overview”

• “Mainframe Front View”

• “Mainframe Rear View”

• “Test Fixture Front View”

• “Test Fixture Rear View”

• “Software”

• “Access

• “Options”

• “Measurement Resources”

ories”

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Keysight B1506A Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design is a complete solution that can help power electronic circuit designers maximize the value of their power electronics products by enabling them to select the correct power devices for their applications. It can evaluate all relevant device parameters under a wide range of operating conditions, including IV parameters such as breakdown voltage and on-resistance, as well as three terminal FET capacitances, gate charge and power loss.The B1506A has a wide range of capabilities that help it identify substandard devices under actual circuit operating conditions, including a wide voltage and current range (3 kV and 1500 A), a wide temperature measurement range (-50 °C to +250 °C), fast pulsing capability, and sub-nA level current measurement capability. Its unique software interface presents the user with a familiar device data sheet format that makes it easy to characterize devices without going through any formal training. Integrated switching circuitry within the test fixture supports fully automated testing, with the ability to automatically change between both high voltage and high current testing as well as between IV and CV measurements. In addition, a unique plug-in style device test fixture socket adapter eliminates cable connection and other human-related errors. The B1506A also supports the complete automation of thermal characterization. This can be accomplished either through the integrated Thermostream control or via the Thermal Plate. Since the DUT is in close proximity to the B1506A’s measurement resources, the large parasitics caused by cable extensions leading to a temperature chamber do not exist. For this reason, oscillation free ultra-high currents of up to 1500 A can be accurately evaluated at both low and high temperature.

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Keysight B1506A provides the following packages.

• B1506A-H20: 20 A/3 kV IV Package

• B1506A-H50: 500 A/3 kV IV Package

• B1506A-H70: 1500 A/3 kV IV Package

• B1506A-H21: 20 A/3 kV IV/CV/Gate Charge Package

• B1506A-H51: 500 A/3 kV IV/CV/Gate Charge Package

• B1506A-H71: 1500 A/3 kV IV/CV/Gate Charge Package

Each package contains the mainframe, the test fixture, the connection cables, and the control software. For the furnished accessories, see Table 1-1.

Mainframe

Mainframe is equipped with the measurement resources listed below, the 15-inch touch screen LCD panel, hard disk drive, DVD drive, USB, LAN, GPIB, GPIO interfaces, and so on. For more information on the measurement resources, see “Measurement Resources” on page 1-26.

• HVSMU, high voltage source/monitor unit, 1 ea.

• HCSMU, high current source/monitor unit, 1 ea. for the B1506A-H20/H21

• MCSMU, medium current source/monitor unit, 1 ea. for the B1506A-H20, 2 ea. for H21, 3 ea. for H50/H70, 4 ea. for H51/H71

• MFCMU, multi frequency capacitance measurement unit, 1 ea. for the B1506A-H21/H51/H71

• MPSMU, medium power source/monitor unit, 1 ea.

• GNDU, ground unit, 1 ea.

The B1506A provides an intuitive graphical user interface, touch screen LCD, stylus pen, USB keyboard, and USB mouse for easy and effective measurement and analysis on the Windows environment, and supports the B1506A measurement control software listed below. For more information, see “Software” on page 1-20.

• Easy Test Navigator software

• EasyEXPERT software

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Test Fi xture

The test fixture is required to connect your device under test (DUT). The following furnished accessories are available.

• Socket module for connecting a 3-pin inline package device

• Socket module for connecting a curve tracer test adapter

• Universal socket module kit for connecting variety of packaged devices.

• Accessories for connecting other type of device

• Blank silicon plate

• Connection wire

•Clip

• Banana pin adapter

• Socket adapter for performing gate charge measurement, for the B1506A-H21/H51/H71

• Thermocouple for performing temperature measurement

The test fixture initially installs the selector for switching the measurement resource connected to the collector/drain terminal of the DUT. The measurement resource will be the MFCMU, the HVSMU, the MPSMU, the HCSMU, or the ultra high current unit (UHCU). Available resources depend on the package (option).

The B1506A-H50/H51/H70/H71 configures the UHCU by using the test fixture and two MCSMU installed in the mainframe. The B1506A-H50/H51 supports up to 500 A and the B1506A-H70/H71 supports up to 1500 A.

Additionally, for controlling temperature of DUT, the test fixture can be equipped with Thermal Plate inside the fixture cover or Thermostream by using the B1506A-T01 Thermal Test Enclosure.

For the Thermal Plate and the Thermostream, contact inTEST Corporation.

NOTE Selector may emit a noise sound during operation. However it is not abnormal

status.

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Mainframe Front View

This section describes the front view of the mainframe.

1. Standby switch

Turns on/off the mainframe. Pressing the button in the ON state makes it in the standby state. The green LED lights when it is in the ON state.

NOTE Opening measurement terminals

Open the measurement terminals at the device side when turning the B1506A on. Also disconnect the device from the measurement terminals and open the measurement terminals after the measurement. If you leave the connection with the device, the device may be damaged by unexpected operations or charge-up of measurement cables.

2. HDD access indicator

This green LED lights in the access status of HDD or DVD drive. Do not turn the instrument off during this LED lights.

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LCD Off enables or disables the LCD panel LCD is disabled.

Four keys are available for adjusting brightness. Use + and - to adjust it and then press Set to fix it. Pressing Cancel instead of Set cancels the adjustment.

4. USB interfaces

USB, 2 ports. For keyboard, mouse, and so on.

remove USB devices from the instrument, use “Safely Remove Hardware” on Windows taskbar. If it is not used, the instrument may cause the internal USB communication error. If the error occurs, turn the instrument off and disconnect the power cable from it. Leave it about 30 seconds before rebooting it, and connect the power cable again, and then turn the instrument on.

5. LCD panel

15 inch TFT XGA display, 1024  768 the B1506A measurement control software, and so on. Touch screen operation is available when the Touch Panel Off indicator does not light.

To adjust the touch panel, use Microchip TSHARC Control Panel which is opened by selecting Microchip TSHARC Control Panel from the Start menu.

6. Stop key

Stops the present measurement or source output immediately.

7. High voltage status indicator

. The green LED lights when the

resolution. Displays the Windows screen,

This red LED lights when a source channel applies dangerous voltage.

8. Measurement status indicator

This green LED lights when a measuremen

9. Rotary knob

Works on the execution environment of the B1506A measurement control software. R increases/decreases/changes the value in the active entry field. Pressing the knob sets or enters the value.

10. Softkeys

Seven softkeys are available for the B1506A measurement control software. Used to s

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otating the knob moves the marker on the graph, or

elect an alternative for the entry field specified or the dialog box.

t channel per

forms measurement.

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11. DVD-R drive

For data backup, software update, and so on.

12. Touch Panel Off key

Works on the execution environment of the B1506A measurement control software. Enables or disables the touch screen operation. The green LED lights when the touch screen is disabled.

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Mainframe Rear View

This section describes the rear view of the mainframe.

WARNING To avoid electrical shock and instrument damage, turn the all instruments off

before connecting or disconnecting measurement cable.

Mettez la machine hors tension pour fixer le connecteur ou pour retirer le connecteur de l’unité centrale.

WARNING There are potentially hazardous voltages (± 3000 Vdc for HVSMU and ± 100

Vdc for MPSMU) present at the High, Force, Sense, the instruments. To prevent electrical shock, the following safety precautions must be observed during the use of instruments.

and Guard terminals of

• Connect the instrument to an electrical gr three-conductor AC power cable.

• Connect the mainframe Interlock terminal to th terminal by using an interlock cable.

• Confirm periodically that the interlock function works n

• Before touching the connections on the Hig Guard terminals in the test fixture, turn the instruments off and discharge any capacitors. If you do not turn the instruments off, complete all of the following items, regardless of the instrument settings.

Stop

• Press the front panel

• Confirm that the front panel High Voltage indicator is not lit.

• Open the Interlock terminal (open the fixture cover).

• Discharge any capacitors connected t

• Warn persons working around the instruments about dangerous cond

itions.

key to set the source output off.

ound (safety ground) by using

e test fixture Interlock

ormally.

h, High Force, High Sense, and

measurement resource.

o a

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1. Serial number

You need this seri assistance program.

2. LED status indicator

For troubleshooting. Followings are some examples.

• Bo

th LEDs turn off:

The instrument is in the standby state and Standby switch is OFF position.

• One LED turns green:

Power supply works normally.

• Both LEDs turn orange:

The instrument is in the standby state and Standby switch is ON position.

3. LINE input receptacle

AC power cable is connected to

4. GPIB interface

al number when using Keysight Technologies telephone

eceptacle.

this r

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For the GPIB connection of this instrument, use an GPIB interface, Keysight 82350B (for PCI bus), Keysight 82357A/B (USB/GPIB), or National Instrument GPIB-USB-HS.

For using an USB/GPIB interface, it is recommended to set the GPIB address of this instrument to an even number. The USB/GPIB interface might cause serial poll error intermittently due to the intrinsic communication scheme differences. It is reported that using an even GPIB address sometimes significantly decreases the chance of the error.

5. Video output terminal

VGA connector. For an external display. Signal to the built-in LCD is also applied

to this terminal.

6. Measurement Resources

See A to F described later.

7. Circuit Common ( ) and frame ground ( ) terminals

Normally, connect the terminals together by using the shorting bar. For floating measurement, remove the shorting bar.

WARNING If the Circuit Common terminal is not connected to the frame ground terminal

(for floating measurement), a potential shock hazard may present. Do not

h any of measurement circuit at any time while a floating measurement is

touc in progress.

Si la borne Circuit Common n'est pas co (pour des mesures de flotte), il peut y avoir un risque de choc électrique. Ne touchez aucun circuit de mesure à n'importe quel moment quand la mesure de flotte est en cours.

CAUTION For floating measurement, do not apply dangerous voltage to the Circuit Common

terminal. Failure to heed this caution may result in damage to the instrument.

8. Zero Check terminal

Ground reference point of the instrument.

CAUTION The Zero Check terminal can be used for the service purpose only. For the normal

operation, leave this terminal open and do not connect anything to this terminal. Connecting anything can damage the instrument.

9. GNDU terminal

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0 V constant voltage source. Used for the reference of measurement ground. Triaxial connector.

10. LAN interface

RJ45 connector.

11. USB interfaces

USB, 2 ports. For keyboard, mouse, or peripherals.

remove USB devices from the instrument, use “Safely Remove Hardware”

o on Windows taskbar. If it is not used, the instrument may cause the internal USB communication error.

If the error occurs, turn the instrument off and disconnect the power cable from it. Leave it about 30 seconds before rebooting it, and connect the power cable again, and then turn the instrument on.

12. Ext Trig terminals

Two BNC connectors, one for trigger input, and one for trigger output. For det

ails about the trigger function, see Programming Guide.

13. Digital I/O terminal

Used to connect the test fixture.

14. Interlock terminal

Used to connect the test fixture. If the fixture cover is open, maximum output is limited to ±42 V.

To verify the interlock function, perform the Interlock Open/Close test on the Main Frame tab screen of the EasyEXPERT Configuration window.

WARNING Dangerous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at High,

Force, Sense, and Guard terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

Une tension dangereuse, une tension de sortie maximale de l'appareil peut appara

ître aux bornes High, Force, Guard et Sense si la borne Interlock est

fermée.

A. GNDU/ADC

Ground unit (GNDU) and A/D converter.

B. MPSMU

Medium power source/monitor unit (MPSMU) has two triaxial connectors, force an

nse, for the Kelvin connections.

d se

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C. MFCMU for B1506A-H21/H51/H71

Multi frequency capacitance measurement unit (MFCMU) has four coaxial connectors, Lcur, Lpot, Hpot, and Hcur, for the four-terminal pair connection.

CAUTION Do not apply voltage more than ±25 V to the MFCMU input terminals. Failure to

heed this caution may result in damage to the MFCMU.

D. MCSMU

Medium current source/monitor unit (MCSMU) has two triaxial connectors, force and s

E. HCSMU for B1506A-H20/H21

ense, for the Kelvin connections.

High current source/monitor unit (HCSMU) has th the sense triaxial connector, for the Kelvin connections.

F. HVSMU

High voltage source/monitor unit (HVSMU) has the force connector.

e force coaxial connector and

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Test Fixture Front View

This section describes the front view of the test fixture.

1. Measurement terminals

Connects the connection wire or attaches th connecting your device under test (DUT). For more information, see “Measurement Terminals” on page 1-16.

2. DUT stage

In the above picture, the Blank Silicon Plate is s Plate is placed on the Blank Silicon Plate. For the Thermal Plate, contact inTEST Corporation.

3. Terminal for connecting wrist strap

4. Fixture cover

The fixture cover should be closed to avoid electrical shock by touching measurement terminals and to prevent a device under test from external noise.

When the fixture cover is open, maximum output voltage is limited to ± 42 V.

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et on the stage, and the Thermal

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WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

High, High Force, High Sense, and Guard terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

WARNING Make sure that the cover is closed properly before starting measurement. Do

not perform the measurement when a wire is prot

ruding from the fixture cover.

Assurez-vous que le couvercle est fermé correctement mesure. Ne pas effectuer la mesure lorsqu’un câble dépasse du couvercle de l'appareil.

5. Thermal Plate connector

This connector is used to connect the cable from the Th Thermal Plate, contact inTEST Corporation.

6. Thermocouple terminals

For connecting thermocouple to measure temperature around a DUT. Temp

erature range is -50 C to 250 C.

7. Status indicator

Power LED turns yellow when the AC power is

Power LED turns green when the test fixture is ready to use.

IV LED lights when the B1506A is in the IV measurement condition.

CV LED lights when the B1506A is in the capacitance measurement condition.

8. Hazardous voltage status indicator

This red LED lights when a measurement resource applies dangerous voltage. This indicator is connected to the mainframe via the Interlock terminal and works with the High Voltage indicator on the mainframe front panel.

avant de commencer la

ermal Plate. For the

applied to the test fixture.

Warming labels written in French, German, and Japanese are furnished. Attach the label to the front panel of the fixture if you need.

WARNING The red light indicates that hazardous voltage (maximum ± 3000 Vdc) may

appear at measurement terminals. Check this i

Le témoin rouge indique qu'une tension dangereuse (± 3000 V Max) risque d’appara d’accéder.

9. Thermal Plate

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Contact inTEST Corporation.

10. Temperature controller of Thermal Plate

Contact inTEST Corporation.

Measurement Terminals

WARNING Set the instrument output off before connecting or disconnecting connection

wire.

Press the mainframe front panel confirm that the mainframe front panel High Voltage indicator is not lit.

WARNING To prevent electrical shock and DUT damage, do not connect or disconnect the

DUT while the instrument is apply

When you touch the DUT after measurement, devise a countermeasure of resi

dual charge and heat to prevent electrical shock and burn. Use glove and

any tool. Also have enough time for discharge and radiation.

Pour éviter toute électrocution et tout risque d'endo ne retirez pas les câbles pendant le fonctionnement.

Lorsque vous touchez le MST après la mesure, élaborez une contre-mesure de la cha

rge résiduelle et du chauffage afin d'éviter tout choc électrique et toute brûlure. Utilisez des gants et des outils. Prévoyez également du temps pour la décharge et la radiation.

CAUTION Never connect the High, High Force, High Sense, or Guard terminal to any output,

including circuit common and chassis ground. Connecting other output may damage the connected one.

NOTE To use the 3-pin Inline Package Socket Module or the Curve Tracer Test Adapter

Socket Module, attach it to the Base/Gate, Collector/Drain, and Emitter/Source terminals. Then do not use the Guard terminal.

Stop

key to set the source output off. And

ing voltage or current.

mmagement de l'appareil,

NOTE To use the Gate Charge Socket Adapter, attach it to the Base/Gate, Collector/Drain,

Emitter/Source, and AUX Force terminals. Then do not use the AUX Sense.

If you do not use the socket module or the Gate Charge Socket Adapter, connect your device under test (DUT) to the terminals by using connection wire, clip, adapter, and so on. Then set the Blank Silicon Plate on the DUT stage.

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1. Base/Gate High and Low terminals

Force

High

Low

High

Low

±100 VOMax

GuardSense

Force Sense

±3 kV Max

Collector/Drain

Emitter/Source

Base/Gate

SenseForce

AUX

±30 VMax

High

Low

±100 V Max

Connect High to the gate or base terminal of DUT.

Connect Low to the source or emitter terminal of DUT.

2. Collector/Drain High Force and Sense terminals

Connect Force and Sense to the drain or collector terminal of DUT.

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Force and S

ense must be connected together at the terminal of DUT for making

the Kelvin connection.

3. Collector/Drain Guard terminal

Guard of Collector/Drain High. The guard has the same potential as the C

lector/Drain High. You may extend the guard as close as possible to the drain

ol or collector terminal of DUT to reduce the leakage current caused by the cable. Open the guard at the end of the cable. Never connect it to anything.

4. Emitter/Source Low Force and Sense terminals

Connect Force and Sense to the source or emitter terminal of DUT.

Force and S

ense must be connected together at the terminal of DUT for making

the Kelvin connection.

5. Chassis common terminal

Use for grounding or shielding.

6. AUX High Force and Sense terminals and Low Force and Sense terminals

Output terminals internally connected to the AUX input connectors. The measurement resource is the SMU3 (MCSMU) installed in the mainframe.

Connect High Force and Sense to the high terminal of DUT.

Connect Low Force and Sense to the low terminal of DUT.

Force and Sense must be connected together at the terminal of DUT for making the Kelvin connection.

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WARNING To avoid electrical shock and instrument damage, turn the all instruments off

before connecting or disconnecting measurement cable.

Mettez la machine hors tension pour fixer le connecteur ou pour retirer le connecteur de l’unité centrale.

This section describes the rear view of the test fixture. For connecting the cables, see “To Connect Test Fixture” on page 2-11.

1. Power switch

Turns on/off the test fixture.

2. LINE input receptacle

AC power cable is connected to this r

3. Option number label

4. Serial number label

You need this se assistance program.

al number when using Keysight Technologies telephone

eceptacle.

5. Connectors for connecting the system cable

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The following measurement resources in the mainframe are connected by using the system cable.

• HVSMU

• HCSMU for B1506A-H20/H21

•MCSMU

• MPSMU

• GNDU

6. Connectors for connecting the CMU cable, for B1506A-H21/H51/H71

The connectors are used to connect the CMU mainframe.

7. Digital I/O terminal

This terminal is used to connect the Digital I/O cable from Digital I/O terminal.

8. Earth terminal

Screw terminal for earthing.

WARNING Connect a wire from an electrical ground (safety ground) to this terminal.

Connecter un fil depuis une mise à la terre élect sécurité) à la borne de terre.

9. Interlock terminal

This terminal is used to connect the interlock cable from the mainframe Interlock terminal. The interlock cable is included in the system cable.

WARNING Potentially hazardous voltage may be present at the High, Force, Sense, and

Guard terminals when the interlock terminals are shorted on test fixture, probe station, and such.

10. Thermal Plate connector

cable from the MFCMU in the

the mainframe

rique (mise à la terre de

This connector is used to connect the cable from the temp the Thermal Plate. For the Thermal Plate, contact inTEST Corporation.

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Software

Keysight B1506A realizes easy and effective measurement and analysis on the Windows environment using an intuitive graphical user interface, touch screen LCD, stylus pen, keyboard, and mouse. The following software is previously installed or stored in the mainframe.

• “Easy Test Navigator Software”

• “EasyEXPERT Software”

• “Utility Software”

Easy Test Navigator Software

The Easy Test Navigator software provides measurement control software for power device characterization. It supports various types of measurement task with ease-of-use and simple operation. Some of the functions are listed below. For more information on the Easy Test Navigator software, see Chapters 3 and 4.

• Software included:

• Datasheet characterization software

• I/V measurement software

• Capacitance measurement software, for B1506A-H21/H51/H71

• Gate charge measurement software, for B1506A-H21/H51/H71

• Power loss calculation software, for B1506A-H21/H51/H71

• Thermal monitor/control software

• Ready-to-use measurement templates for typical power device characteristics measurements

• Ability to automatically accumulate measurement data on the HDD in exportable formats

• Oscilloscope view for a pulsed sweep measurement point

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EasyEXPERT Software

The EasyEXPERT software is an application program for controlling Keysight B1500 series. Some of the functions are listed below. For more information, see Keysight EasyEXPERT User’s Guide.

• Single measurement, repeat measurement, and append measurement

• Module selector control

• Measurement/setup data management by workspace

• Graph display and analysis with markers, cursors, and lines; and auto analysis

• Data import/export capability, data output by CSV/XML format, and graph output by EMF/BMP/GIF/PNG format

• Maintenance; self-test and self-calibration

• Remote control function from an external computer

The EasyEXPERT has the following measurement execution environments.

• Application test

• Classic test

• Tracer test

•Quick test

NOTE Application Library

The EasyEXPERT contains an application library that is a set of test definitions. The application test can be performed by selecting a test definition and setting the test condition for the actual DUT (device under test).

All test definitions are just sample. If the samples damage your devices, Keysight Technologies is NOT LIABLE for the damage.

Utility Software

Followings are the utility software available for the B1506A. For more information on the utility software, see Keysight EasyEXPERT User’s Guide.

• EasyEXPERT for PC software

EasyEXPERT software runs on an external Windows PC.

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• 4155/4156 setup file converter

Program for converting the 4155/4156 measurement setup files (file extension MES or DAT) into EasyEXPERT classic test setup files. This program is stored in the following folder.

<program folder>\Agilent\B1500\EasyEXPERT\415xC\Conversion\

• MDM file converter

Program for converting EasyEXPERT data files (file extension XTR or ZTR) into Keysight IC-CAP MDM files. This program is stored in the following folder.

<program folder>\Agilent\B1500\EasyEXPERT\IC-CAP Support\MDM\

• Prober control programs

Execution files for controlling the probers listed below. The files are stored in the following folder.

<program folder>\Agilent\B1500\EasyEXPERT\Utilities\

Probers supported:

• Cascade Microtech Summit 12K or S300

• SUSS MicroTec PA200 or PA300

• Vector Semiconductor VX-2000 or VX-3000

• sleep.exe program

Execution file for inserting a wait time in the test execution flow of an EasyEXPERT application test. This file is stored in the following folder.

<program folder>\Agilent\B1500\EasyEXPERT\Utilities\

NOTE Notations

<program folder> is as follows. Then, <system drive> is the drive the B1506A measurement control software has been installed.

For Windows 7 64 bit version, <system drive>:\Program Files (x86)

For Windows 7 32 bit version, Vista, or XP, <system drive>:\Program Files

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Accessories

Furnished accessories and the available accessories for Keysight B1506A are listed in Tables 1-1 and 1-2.

Table 1-1 Furnished Accessories

System cable 1

CMU cable 1

Digital I/O cable 1

Blank silicon plate 1

3-pin inline package socket module 1

Curve tracer test adapter socket module 1

Gate charge socket adapter, for the B1506A-H21/H51/H71 1

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Accessories

Description Quantity

Universal socket module kit, for the B1506A-H21/H51/H71 1

Thermocouple (high temperature resistant, 75 cm) 2

Connection wire with mini alligator clip, 200 mm 8

Connection wire with mini alligator clip, 300 mm 6

High current connection wire, 200 mm 2

High current connection wire, 300 mm 2

Clip for high current connection wire, large alligator 4

Banana pin adapter for connection wire 18

Spare clip, mini alligator 14

USB keyboard 1

USB mouse 1

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Stylus pen 1

Power cable 2

Product Reference CD-ROM 1

Table 1-2 Available Accessories

Description Quantity

Model

Number

16444A Accessories for B1500 series

16493G Digital I/O connection cable

N1300A CMU connection cable

N1254A N1254A-524 500 A Ultra High Current Prober System Cable

Option Item Description

16444A-001 USB keyboard

16444A-002 USB mouse

16444A-003 Stylus pen

16493G-001 1.5 m length

16493G-002 3 m length

N1300A-001 1.5 m length

N1300A-002 3 m length

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Options

Options available for Keysight B1506A are listed in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 Options

Option Item Description

Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design

B1506A-H20 20 A/3 kV/Thermal Fixture Package

B1506A-H50 500 A/3 kV/Thermal Fixture Package

B1506A-H70 1500 A/3 kV/Thermal Fixture Package

B1506A-H21 20 A/3 kV/C-V/Gate Charge/Thermal Fixture Package

B1506A-H51 500 A/3 kV/C-V/Gate Charge/Thermal Fixture Package

B1506A-H71 1500 A/3 kV/C-V/Gate Charge/Thermal Fixture Package

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Options

Thermal enclosure

B1506A-T01 Thermal Test Enclosure (Thermostream Compatible)

Calibration

B1506A-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration

B1506A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data

Documentation

B1506A-ABA User’s Guide, English

B1506A-ABJ User’s Guide, Japanese

Drive option

B1506A-DR1 Replace a built-in DVD-R drive with a read-only DVD drive

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GNDU

0 V

Force

Common

Measurement Resources

Keysight B1506A can be equipped with the following measurement resources. Available resources depend on the package (option).

• “GNDU - Ground Unit”

• “MPSMU - Medium Power SMU”

• “HVSMU - High Voltage SMU”

• “MCSMU - Medium Current SMU”

• “HCSMU - High Current SMU”

• “UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit”

• “MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU”

See Keysight EasyEXPERT User’s Guide for the functions available for the EasyEXPERT software. See Programming Guide for the functions available for the GPIB remote mode.

GNDU - Ground Unit

The ground unit (GNDU) is a 0 V constant voltage source, and used for the reference of measurement ground. Also the GNDU can sink up to ±4.2 A, so it is effective for using MPSMU or HVSMU. When the HCSMU, MCSMU, or UHCU is used, the GNDU must be connected to the Low terminal side to apply the reference zero voltage. Figure 1-1 is a simplified circuit diagram of GNDU.

Figure 1-1 Simplified GNDU Circuit Diagram

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SMU Force

Common

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About SMU

Source/monitor unit (SMU) can apply DC voltage or current, and can measure DC current or voltage. Figure 1-2 is a simplified SMU circuit diagram.

The MPSMU can perform the following operations:

• Apply voltage and measures current or voltage

• Apply current and measures current or voltage

The HCSMU, MCSMU, and HVSMU can perform the following operations:

• Apply voltage and measures current and/or voltage

• Apply current and measures current and/or voltage

NOTE To select the SMU operation mode in the GPIB remote condition, enter the CMM

command.

Figure 1-2 Simplified SMU Circuit Diagram

Compliance

The SMU has a compliance feature that limits output voltage or current to prevent damage to the device under test. When the SMU applies voltage, you can specify current compliance. When the SMU applies current, you can specify voltage compliance. For details on the compliance, see Keysight EasyEXPERT User’s Guide.

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100 100

402020

100

Voltage (V)

Current (mA)

Measurement Resources

MPSMU - Medium Power SMU

This section describes typical specification of the medium power source/monitor unit (MPSMU).

• Maximum voltage, current, output power: ± 100 V, ± 100 mA, 2 W

• Minimum range: 0.5 V, 1 nA

• Output/measurement value and resolution: see Table 1-4 to Table 1-7.

Figure 1-3 MPSMU Output and Measurement Ranges

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Table 1-4 MPSMU Output Voltage Ranges and Resolutions

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Range Output Value

0.5 V 0 |V|  0.5 V 25 V ± 100 mA 2 V 0  |V|  2 V 100 V ± 100 mA 5 V 0  |V|  5 V 250 V ± 100 mA

20 V 0  |V|  20 V 1 mV ± 100 mA 40 V 0  |V|  20 V 2 mV ± 100 mA

20 V < |V|  40 V 2 mV ± 50 mA

100 V 0  |V|  20 V 5 mV ± 100 mA

20 V < |V|  40 V 5 mV ± 50 mA

40 V < |V|  100 V 5 mV ± 20 mA

Table 1-5 MPSMU Output Current Ranges and Resolutions

Range Output Value

1 nA 0  |I|  1.15 nA 50 fA ± 100 V

10 nA 0  |I|  11.5 nA 500 fA ± 100 V

Setting

Resolution

Setting

Resolution

Maximum

Current

Maximum

Voltage

100 nA 0  |I|  115 nA 5 pA ± 100 V

1 A0  |I|  1.15 A 50 pA ± 100 V

10 A0  |I|  11.5 A 500 pA ± 100 V

100 A0  |I|  115 A 5 nA ± 100 V

1 mA 0  |I| 

10 mA 0

100 mA 0  |I|  20 mA 5 A ± 100 V

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 |I|  11.5 mA 500 nA ± 100 V

20 mA < |I|  50 mA 5 A± 40 V

50 mA < |I|  100 mA 5 A± 20 V

1.15 mA 50 nA ± 100 V

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Table 1-6 MPSMU Measurement Voltage Values and Resolutions

Measurement Resolutions

Range

Measurement

Valu e

High Speed ADC High Resolution ADC

0.5 V 0  |V|  0.55 V 25 V0.5 V

2 V 0  |V|  2.2 V 100 V2 V

5 V 0  |V|  5.5 V 250 V5 V

20 V 0  |V|  22 V 1 mV 20 V

40 V 0  |V|  44 V 2 mV 40 V

100 V 0  |V|  100 V 5 mV 100 V

Table 1-7 MPSMU Measurement Current Values and Resolutions

Measurement Resolutions

Range

Measurement

Va lu e

High Speed ADC High Resolution ADC

1 nA 0  |I|  1.15 nA 50 fA 10 fA

10 nA 0  |I|  11.5 nA 500 fA 10 fA

100 nA 0  |I|  115 nA 5 pA 100 fA

1 A0  |I|  1.15 A 50 pA 1 pA

10 A0  |I|  11.5 A 500 pA 10 pA

100 A0  |I|  115 A 5 nA 100 pA

1 mA 0  |I|  1.15 mA 50 nA 1 nA

10 mA 0  |I|  11.5 mA 500 nA 10 nA

100 mA 0  |I|  100 mA 5 A 100 nA

a. This column is applied to the auto ranging or the limited auto ranging.

For fixed ranging, maximum measurement value is Range column value.

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1500

Voltage (V)

Current (mA)

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HVSMU - High Voltage SMU

This section describes typical specification of the high voltage source/monitor unit (HVSMU).

• Maximum voltage/current: 3000 V/4 mA, -3000 V/-4 mA, 1500 V/8 mA, or

-1500 V/-8 mA

• Maximum output power: 12 W

• Minimum range: 200 V, 1 nA

• Output/measurement value and resolution: see Table 1-8 and Table 1-9.

CAUTION Never connect the HVSMU Force and Guard terminals to any output, including

circuit common, chassis ground, or any other measurement resource such as SMU. Connecting other measurement resource may damage the connected one.

Figure 1-4 HVSMU Output and Measurement Ranges

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Table 1-8 HVSMU Voltage Ranges and Resolutions

Range

Output Value and

Measurement Value

Measurement

Resolution

200 V 0  |V|  200 V 200 V8 mA

500 V 0  |V|  500 V 500 V8 mA

1500 V 0  |V|  1500 V 1.5 mV 8 mA

3000 V 0  |V|  3000 V 3 mV 4 mA

Table 1-9 HVSMU Current Ranges and Resolutions

Range

1 nA

Output Value and

Measurement Value

Measurement

Resolution

0  |I|  1.15 nA 10 fA 3000 V

10 nA 0  |I|  11.5 nA 100 fA 3000 V

100 nA 0  |I|  115 nA 100 fA 3000 V

1 A0  |I|  1.15 A 1 pA 3000 V

10 A0  |I|  11.5 A 10 pA 3000 V

Setting/

Maximum Current

|Imax|

Maximum Voltage

|Vmax|

100 A0  |I|  115 A 100 pA 3000 V

1 mA 0  |I|  1.15 mA 1 nA 3000 V

10 mA 0  |I|  8 mA 10 nA 1500 V

0  |I|  4 mA 3000 V

a. DC only

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MCSMU - Medium Current SMU

0.1

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Pulse mode only

This section describes typical specification of the medium current source/monitor unit (MCSMU).

• Maximum current: ± 1 A (pulse), ± 0.1 A (DC)

• Maximum voltage: ± 30 V

• Maximum output power: 30 W (pulse), 3 W (DC)

• Minimum range: 0.2 V, 10 A

• Minimum pulse width: 10 s

• Output/measurement value and resolution: see Table 1-10 and Table 1-11.

Figure 1-5 MCSMU Output and Measurement Ranges

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Table 1-10 MCSMU Voltage Ranges and Resolutions

Setting/

Measurement

Resolution

Range

Output Value and

Measurement Value

0.2 V 0  |V|  0.2 V 200 nV

2 V 0  |V|  2 V 2 V± 2 V

20 V 0  |V|  20 V 20 V± 20 V

40 V 0  |V|  30 V 40 V± 30 V

a. For pulse.

Table 1-11 MCSMU Current Ranges and Resolutions

Setting/

Measurement

Resolution

Range

Output Value and

Measurement Value

10 A0  |I|  11.5 A 10 pA ± 30 V ± 10 A

100 A0  |I|  115 A 100 pA ± 100 A

1 mA 0  |I|  1.15 mA 1 nA ± 1 mA

10 mA 0  |I|  11.5 mA 10 nA ± 10 mA

Maximum

Current

100 mA, 1 A

Maximum

Vo lt ag e

Maximum Pulse Base

Va lu e

± 0.2 V

Va lu e

100 mA 0  |I|  100 mA,

0  |I|  115 mA

1 A

0  |I|  1 A 1 A± 50 mA

100 nA ± 100 mA

a. For pulse. b. For pulse. Maximum pulse width and duty cycle are 100 ms and 5 %

respectively.

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Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Pulse mode only

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HCSMU - High Current SMU

This section describes typical specification of the high current source/monitor unit (HCSMU). The HCSMU is available for the B1506A-H21.

• Maximum current: ± 20 A (pulse), ± 1 A (DC)

• Maximum voltage: ± 40 V, ± 20 V only for the pulse over ± 1 A

• Maximum output power: 40 W

• Minimum range: 0.2 V, 10 A

• Minimum pulse width: 50 s

• Output/measurement value and resolution: see Table 1-12 and Table 1-13.

NOTE Do not put any conductor on the HCSMU Low Force and Low Sense terminals,

outer conductor of the coaxial connectors. Putting conductor of circuit common, chassis ground, or any potential on causes the measurement error.

Figure 1-6 HCSMU Output and Measurement Ranges

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Table 1-12 HCSMU Voltage Ranges and Resolutions

Range

Output Value and

Measurement Value

Setting/Measurement

Resolution

Maximum

Current

Maximum Pulse

Base Value

0.2 V 0  |V|  0.2 V 200 nV ± 20 A / ± 40 A ± 0.2 V

2 V 0  |V|  2 V 2 V ± 20 A / ± 40 A ± 2 V

20 V 0  |V|  20 V 20 V ± 20 A / ± 40 A ± 20 V

40 V 0  |V|  40 V 40 V ± 1 A / ± 2 A ± 40 V

Table 1-13 HCSMU Current Ranges and Resolutions

Range

Output Value and

Measurement Value

Setting/Measurement

Resolution

Maximum

Vo lt ag e

Maximum Pulse

Base Value

10 A0  |I|  11.5 A 10 pA ± 40 V ± 10 A

100 A0  |I|  115 A 100 pA ± 40 V ± 100 A

1 mA 0  |I|  1.15 mA 1 nA ± 40 V ± 1 mA

10 mA 0  |I|  11.5 mA 10 nA ± 40 V ± 10 mA

100 mA 0  |I|  115 mA 100 nA ± 40 V ± 100 mA

1 A

0  |I|  1.15 A

1 A ± 40 V ± 1 A

20 A 0  |I|  20 A 20 A ± 20 V ± 100 mA

a. Maximum value is 1 A for DC output or measurement.

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UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit

1500

500

1500

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

This section describes typical specification of the ultra high current unit (UHCU). The UHCU is available for the B1506A-H51/H71.

• Output: voltage pulse or current pulse

• Measurement: current or voltage

• Maximum current: ± 500 A (B1506A-H51) or ± 1500 A (B1506A-H71)

• Maximum voltage: ± 60 V

• Maximum power: 7.5 kW for 500 A range, or 22.5 kW for 2000 A range

• Minimum pulse width: 10 s

• Maximum pulse duty: 0.4 % for 500 A range, or 0.1 % for 2000 A range

• Output/measurement value and resolution: see Table 1-14 and Table 1-15.

Figure 1-7 UHCU Output and Measurement Ranges

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Table 1-14 UHCU Voltage Ranges and Resolutions

Range Output Value

100 V

0  |V|  60 V

Measurement

Val ue

0  |V|  60 V 200 V100 V ± 500 A,

Setting

Resolution

a. Pulse base value is always 0 V. b. Only for the B1506A-H71.

Table 1-15 UHCU Current Ranges and Resolutions

Range Output Value

500 A

2000 A

0  |I|  500 A

0  |I|  1500 A 0  |I|  1500 A 4 mA 2 mA

Measurement

Val ue

0  |I|  500 A 1 mA 500 A

Setting

Resolution

a. Pulse base value is always 0 A. b. This is the maximum voltage compliance value. c. Only for the B1506A-H71. Pulse base value is always 0 A.

Measurement

Resolution

Measurement

Resolution

Maximum

Current

± 1500 A

Maximum

Vo lt ag e

± 63 V

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MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU

This section describes typical specification of the multi frequency capacitance measurement unit (CMU). The CMU performs the impedance measurement and returns the specified measurement data such as Cp-G.

• Measurement parameters: See Table 1-16.

• AC signal, output frequency:

1 kHz to 5 MHz

Setting resolution: 1 mHz (1 kHz to), 10 mHz (10 kHz to), 0.1 Hz (100 kHz to), or 1 Hz (1 MHz to 5 MHz)

• AC signal, output level:

10 mVrms to 250 mVrms, 1 mV resolution

•DC bias:

0 to ± 25 V, using MFCMU internal DC bias

0 to ± 3000 V, using HVSMU and high voltage bias-tee

• Measurement range:

For the fixed ranging mode, measurement range (impedance range) must be specified to perform measurement. Table 1-17 shows the available measurement ranges and the corresponding impedance value. And Figure 1-8 shows the calculation example of the impedance vs frequency characteristics of a capacitive load. Use these information to decide the measurement range.

Impedance Z is calculated by the following formula. Z = 1 / (2 f C)

where f is frequency (Hz) and C is capacitance (F).

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Table 1-16 Measurement Parameters

Primary Parameter Secondary Parameter

R (resistance, ) X (reactance, )

G (conductance, S) B (susceptance, S)

Z (impedance, )  (phase, radian)

Z (impedance, )  (phase, degree)

Y (admittance, S)  (phase, radian)

Y (admittance, S)  (phase, degree)

Cp (parallel capacitance, F) G (conductance, S)

Cp (parallel capacitance, F) D (dissipation factor)

Cp (parallel capacitance, F) Q (quality factor)

Cp (parallel capacitance, F) Rp (parallel resistance, )

Cs (series capacitance, F) Rs (series resistance, )

Cs (series capacitance, F) D (dissipation factor)

Cs (series capacitance, F) Q (quality factor)

Lp (parallel inductance, H) G (conductance, S)

Lp (parallel inductance, H) D (dissipation factor)

Lp (parallel inductance, H) Q (quality factor)

Lp (parallel inductance, H) Rp (parallel resistance, )

Ls (series inductance, H) Rs (series resistance, )

Ls (series inductance, H) D (dissipation factor)

Ls (series inductance, H) Q (quality factor)

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Table 1-17 Measurement Range for Fixed Ranging Mode

10 n7

100 n7

1 M7

10 M7

100 M7

1 m7

10 m7

100 m7

1 7

10 7

100 7

1 k7

10 k7

100 k7

1 M7

10 M7

100 M7

1 G7

10 G7

100 G7

1 T7

10 T7

1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz

Frequency f

Impe dance Z

10 MF

100 MF

1 mF

10 mF

100 mF

1 F

10 pF

100 pF

1 nF

10 nF

100 nF

1 MF

100 fF

1 pF

10 fF

100 aF

1 fF

300 k7 range

50 7 range

3 k7 range

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Impedance Z

Measurement range (impedance range)

1 kHz  f  200 kHz 200 kHz < f  2 MHz 2 MHz < f  5 MHz

0  Z < 100  50  50  50 

100   Z < 300  100  100  100 

300   Z < 1 k 300  300  300 

1 k  Z < 3 k 1 k 1 k 1 k

3 k  Z < 10 k 3 k 3 k 3 k

10 k  Z < 30 k 10 k 10 k

30 k  Z < 100 k 30 k 30 k

100 k  Z < 300 k 100 k

300 k  Z

300 k

Figure 1-8 Impedance vs Frequency Characteristics of Capacitive Load, Calculation

Example

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Installation

This chapter describes how to install Keysight B1506A.

• “Requirements”

• “Inspection and Installation”

• “Connecting Accessories”

• “Maintenance”

• “Before Shipping to Service Center”

WARNING To avoid electrical shock and instrument damage, turn the all instruments off

before connecting or disconnecting measurement cable.

Mettez la machine hors tension pour fixer le connecteur ou pour retirer le connecteur de l’unité centrale.

WARNING The mainframe and the test fixture are heavy and require a two person lift.

Le châssis principale et l'équipement de test sont lourds et nécessitent un levage par deux personnes.

CAUTION Do not grab the fixture cover when lifting the test fixture.

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WARNING There are potentially hazardous voltages (± 3000 Vdc for HVSMU and ± 100

Vdc for MPSMU) present at the High, Force, Gu

ard, and Sense terminals of the instruments. To prevent electrical shock, the following safety precautions must be observed during the use of instruments.

• Connect the instrument to an electrical gr

ound (safety ground) by using

three-conductor AC power cable.

• Connect the mainframe Interlock terminal to th

e test fixture Interlock

terminal by using an interlock cable.

• Confirm periodically that the interlock function works n

• Before touching the connections on the H

igh, Force, Guard, and Sense

ormally.

terminals in the test fixture or the shielding box, turn the instruments off and discharge any capacitors. If you do not turn the instruments off, complete all of the following items, regardless of the instrument settings.

Stop

• Press the front panel

key to set the source output off.

• Confirm that the front panel High Voltage indicator is not lit.

• Open the Interlock terminal (open the fi

xture cover or the shielding box

access door).

• Discharge any capacitors connected to a

measurement resource.

• Warn persons working around the instruments about dangerous

cond

itions.

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Requirements

This section describes the requirements for the environment this instrument is used.

• “Power Requirements”

• “Operating Environment”

• “Storaging/Shipping Environment”

• “Installation Requirements”

• “Power Cable”

Power Requirements

This instrument can operate from any single-phase AC power source supplying 100/ 240 V (±10 %) at 50/60 Hz. The maximum power consumption is shown below.

• Mainframe: 900 VA

• Test fixture of B1506A-H20/H21: 130 VA

• Test fixture of B1506A-H50/H51/H70/H71: 470 VA

Operating Environment

This instrument must be operated within the following environmental conditions: Temperature: +5 C to +40 C, +

+20 C to +30 C if Thermostream is used

Humidity: 20 % to 70 % RH or 20 % to 50 % RH if the Thermostream

setting

temperature is +20 C or below. No condensation.

Altitude: 0 to 2,000 m (6,561 ft.)

5 C to +30 C if Thermal plate is used, or

Storaging/Shipping Environment

This instrument must be stored/shipped within the following environmental conditions:

Temperature: -20 C to +60 C

midity: 10 % to 90 % RH, no condensation

Altitude: 0 to 4,600 m (15,092 ft.)

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Installation Requirements

WARNING Do not operate the instrument in dusty environment, or in the presence of

flammable gases, corrosive gases, or fumes.

Ne pas utiliser l’appareil dans un endroit poussiéreux, ou en présence de gaz inflammables, corrosifs ou de fumée.

• Environmental conditions for this instrument are documented in the previous

page. In principle, this instrument should only be operated indoors in a controlled environment.

• Install the instrument horizontal place then face the roof up.

• The dimensions of this instrument are shown below. Fan cools the instrument by

drawing air through the sides and exhausting it out the back. The instrument must be installed in a location that allows sufficient space at the sides and back of the instrument for adequate air circulation.

• Mainframe: 420 mm (W)  575 mm (D)  330 mm (H)

• Test fixture: 420 mm (W)  575 mm (D)  360 mm (H)

If the airflow is restricted, the internal operating temperature will be higher. This may reduce the instrument’s reliability, or cause the thermal-protection circuits to turn the instrument off.

• Make sure that there is enough space for connecting/disconnecting the power

cable easily.

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Installation Requirements

Power Cable

WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Use only the power cable supplied with your instrument.

Using other types of power cable may cause overheating of the power cable, resulting in fire.

SHOCK HAZARD: The power cable provides the chassis ground through a third conductor. Be sure to connect to a three-conductor type power outlet with the correct pin grounded.

RISQUE D’INCENDIE : utilisez uniquement le câble d'alimentation fourni avec votre appareil. L’utilisation d’autres types de câble d’alimentation peut provoquer une surchauffe du câble d’alimentation et provoquer un incendie.

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE: le câble d’alimentation fournit la masse du châssis par le biais d’un troisième conducteur. Assurez-vous de connecter la prise d'alimentation de type trois conducteurs avec la broche correcte mise à la terre.

NOTE The detachable power cable may be used as an emergency disconnecting device.

Removing the power cable will disconnect AC input power to the instrument.

Connect the power cable to the IEC 320 connector on the rear of the instrument. If the wrong power cable was shipped with your instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office.

The AC input on the back of your instrument is a universal AC input. It accepts nominal line voltages in the range of 100 to 240 VAC.

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Requirements

Option 900

• Plug: BS 1363/A, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-4420

Option 904

• Plug: NEMA 6-15P, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-3996

Option 918

• Plug: JIS C 8303, 125 V, 12 A

• PN: 8121-0743

Option 922

Option 901

• Plug: AS/NZS 3112, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-4419

Option 906

• Plug: SEV 1011, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-4416

Option 919

• Plug: Israel SI 32, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-0724

Option 923

Option 902

• Plug: IEC 60277-1, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1226

Option 912

• Plug: SB 107-2-D1, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1655

Option 920

• Plug: IRAM 2073, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-0725

Option 927

Option 903

• Plug: NEMA 5-15P, 125 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-6825

Option 917

• Plug: IS 1293 and IS 6538, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1690

Option 921

• Plug: CEI 23-16, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-0722

Option 930

• Plug: GB 1002 figure 3, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-8376

Option 931

• Plug: CNS 10917-2, 125 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1635

• Plug: SANS 164-1, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-0564

Option 932

• Plug: CS 0017, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1638

• Plug: NEMA WD-6, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8120-0674

• Plug: NBR 14136, 250 V, 10 A

• PN: 8121-1809

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Installation Inspection and Installation

Inspection and Installation

Do the following when this instrument arrived.

• “To Inspect Shipment”

• “To Perform Initial Setup”

• “To Connect Test Fixture”

• “To Check Operation of Test Fixture”

Do the following setup if you need.

• “To Change Windows Logon Setting”

• “To Change GPIB Address”

• “To Enable System Controller”

To Inspect Shipment

1. Before unpacking any components, inspect all boxes for any signs of damage that might have occurred during shipment, such as:

•dents

• scratches

uts

•c

• water marks

If you suspect any damage, contact Keysight Technologies.

2. When you open the boxes that contain the i components against the contents lists attached to the boxes.

If anything is missing, contact Keysight Technologies.

After th the requirements for the installation site, see “Requirements” on page 2-4.

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e inspection, move the instrument and accessories to the installation site. For

trument and accessories, check the

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To Perform Initial Setup

1. Place the mainframe at the installation site.

2. Make sure that the Standby switch is set to off.

3. On the rear panel, connect the Circuit Common terminal to the frame ground term

inal by using a shorting-bar.

4. If you use the furnished USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, connect it to an USB port o

f the mainframe.

5. Connect the power cable from the mainframe to an AC power outlet.

6. Open the measurement terminals and press th mainframe.

If the mainframe is operating correctly, the p performed. If problems arise, contact Keysight Technologies.

7. Follow the Windows setup wizard and complete the initial setup.

a. Set the system display language to English. The language must be English.

b. Set Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout.

If you use the furnished USB keyboard, the Keyboard layout must be US.

c. Accept the End User License Agreement.

d. Set Time zone, date and time.

If the mainframe has been already connected to your site LAN, you can proceed the network connection setup. If you connect the mainframe to the network, take care to protect it from computer virus.

NOTE Other Windows setup

You can set other setup of Windows after the initial setup. It is your responsibility.

Users listed in Table 2-1 are available just after the initial setup.

You can add users after the initial setup. Add users as you need.

e Standby switch to turn on the

ower-on self-test is automatically

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Table 2-1 Users Available Just After the Initial Setup

User Account Description

Keysight B1500 User Account for automatic logon. Password is not set to this

account.

KeysightOnly Account for Keysight service personnel. Do not delete

this account. This account is password protected.

Administrator Administrator. Password is not set to this account.

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Installation

System cable

CMU cable for H21/H51/H71

Digital I/O cable

Inspection and Installation

To Connect Te st Fi xture

WARNING To avoid electrical shock and instrument damage, turn the all instruments off

before connecting or disconnecting measurement cable.

Mettez la machine hors tension pour fixer le connecteur ou pour retirer le connecteur de l’unité centrale.

Connect the system cables between the mainframe and the test fixture as shown in Figure 2-1. Also see one of Tables 2-2 to 2-5 associated with your B1506A.

1. Connect the Digital I/O cable.

Figure 2-1 B1506A Rear View

2. Only for the B1506A-H21/H51/H71, con

3. Connect the System cable in order of the label number.

nect the CMU cable.

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Table 2-2 B1506A-H20 System Cable Connections

Test Fixture Label of Cable Mainframe

Digital I/O Cable

Digital I/O none none Digital I/O

System Cable

MPSMU

SMU1

Gate

Control

SMU2

HCSMU

SMU3

HVSMU

SMU4

Force (1F) 1F 1F Force SMU1

Sense (1S) 1S 1S Sense

Force (2F) 2F 2F Force SMU2

Sense (2S) 2S 2S Sense

Force (3F) 3F 3F Force SMU3

Sense (3S) 3S 3S Sense

Force (4F) 4F 4F Force SMU4

GNDU GNDU GNDU GNDU

Interlock none none Interlock

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Table 2-3 B1506A-H21 System Cable Connections

Test Fixture Label of Cable Mainframe

Digital I/O Cable

Digital I/O none none Digital I/O

CMU Cable

MFCMU Lcur (LC) LC Lcur MFCMU

Lpot (LP) LP Lpot

Hcur (HC) HC Hcur

Hpot (HP) HP Hpot

System Cable

Installation

Inspection and Installation

MPSMU

SMU1

Gate

Control

SMU2

AUX

SMU3

HCSMU

SMU4

HVSMU

SMU5

Force (1F) 1F 1F Force SMU1

Sense (1S) 1S 1S Sense

Force (2F) 2F 2F Force SMU2

Sense (2S) 2S 2S Sense

Force (3F) 3F 3F Force SMU3

Sense (3S) 3S 3S Sense

Force (4F) 4F 4F Force SMU4

Sense (4S) 4S 4S Sense

Force (5F) 5F 5F Force SMU5

GNDU GNDU GNDU GNDU

Interlock none none Interlock

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Table 2-4 B1506A-H50/H70 System Cable Connections

Test Fixture Label of Cable Mainframe

Digital I/O Cable

Digital I/O none none Digital I/O

System Cable

MPSMU

SMU1

Gate

Control

SMU2

V Control

SMU3

I Control

SMU4

HVSMU

SMU5

Interlock none none Interlock

Force (1F) 1F 1F Force SMU1

Sense (1S) 1S 1S Sense

Force (2F) 2F 2F Force SMU2

Sense (2S) 2S 2S Sense

Force (3F) 3F 3F Force SMU3

Sense (3S) 3S 3S Sense

Force (4F) 4F 4F Force SMU4

Sense (4S) 4S 4S Sense

Force (5F) 5F 5F Force SMU5

GNDU GNDU GNDU GNDU

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Table 2-5 B1506A-H51/H71 System Cable Connections

Test Fixture Label of Cable Mainframe

Digital I/O Cable

Digital I/O none none Digital I/O

CMU Cable

MFCMU Lcur (LC) LC Lcur MFCMU

Lpot (LP) LP Lpot

Hcur (HC) HC Hcur

Hpot (HP) HP Hpot

System Cable

Installation

Inspection and Installation

MPSMU

SMU1

Gate

Control

SMU2

AUX

SMU3

V Control

SMU4

I Control

SMU5

HVSMU

SMU6

Interlock none none Interlock

Force (1F) 1F 1F Force SMU1

Sense (1S) 1S 1S Sense

Force (2F) 2F 2F Force SMU2

Sense (2S) 2S 2S Sense

Force (3F) 3F 3F Force SMU3

Sense (3S) 3S 3S Sense

Force (4F) 4F 4F Force SMU4

Sense (4S) 4S 4S Sense

Force (5F) 5F 5F Force SMU5

Sense (5S) 5S 5S Sense

Force (6F) 6F 6F Force SMU6

GNDU GNDU GNDU GNDU

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To Check Operation of Test Fixture

After completing the cable connections described in “To Connect Test Fixture” on page 2-11, perform the following procedure.

1. Open the measurement terminals of the test fixture and close the fixture cover.

2. Connect the power cable from the test fixture to an AC power outlet.

3. Connect the power cable from the mainframe to an AC power outlet.

4. Set the test fixture power switch to the ON position.

5. Press the mainframe Standby switch and wait for the Easy Test Navigator so

ftware p

6. Launch the I/V Measurement software.

7. Click the Configuration > Module menu to display the Module Configuration dial

8. Use the Module Configuration dialog box and perform diagnosis of the test fixture.

alette to arise.

og box.

If problems arise, contact Keysight Technologies.

To Change Windows Logon Setting

Windows automatic logon has been enabled initially. If you want to change this setting, select All Programs > Control Auto Logon from the Start menu. Control Auto Logon is displayed on the browser. Then click one of the following buttons on the browser and follow the setup script.

• Enable Auto Logon

• Disable Auto Logon

NOTE If you set a password for the user account Keysight B1500 User, disable the

automatic logon.

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Inspection and Installation

To Change GPIB Address

When this instrument is shipped from the factory, the GPIB address is set to 17. To change the GPIB address, perform the following procedure.

1. If the Easy Test Navigator software is running, terminate it by clicking on the Exit button which appears by pointing the upper right corner of the software palette.

2. If the EasyEXPERT software is running, terminate it as shown below:

a. Select the menu function File > Exit on the EasyEXPERT main screen.

b. Click [x] at the upper right corner of the Start EasyEXPERT button.

3. Select All Pr Expert from the Start menu. Keysight Connection Expert window appears.

4. At the Instrument I/O on this PC area, s Properties... button. Keysight 82350 PCI GPIB Interface - GPIB0 window appears.

5. Change the GPIB Address value.

6. Remove the check from the Auto- interface box.

7. Click the OK button on Keysight 82350 PCI GPIB

8. On the Reboot Required dialog box, click the Reboot Now button, and reboot the mainframe.

NOTE For the GPIB connection of this instrument, use an GPIB interface, Keysight

82350B (for PCI bus), Keysight 82357A/B (USB/GPIB), or National Instrument GPIB-USB-HS.

ograms > Keysight IO Libraries Suite > Keysight Connection

elect GPIB0, and click the Change

discover instruments connected to this

Interface - GPIB0 window.

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To Enable System Controller

To allow this instrument to control external GPIB devices, perform the following procedure. After the procedure, you cannot control the instrument from an external computer.

1. If the Easy Test Navigator software is running, terminate it by clicking on the Exit button which appears by pointing the upper right corner of the software palette.

2. If the EasyEXPERT software is running, terminate it as shown below:

a. Select the menu function File > Exit on the EasyEXPERT main screen.

b. Click [x] at the upper right corner of the Start EasyEXPERT button.

3. Select All Pr Expert from the Start menu. Keysight Connection Expert window appears.

4. At the Instrument I/O on this PC area, s Properties... button. Keysight 82350 PCI GPIB Interface - GPIB0 window appears.

5. Set the GPIB Address value to 21 that is the typi system controller.

6. Check the System

7. Remove the check from the Auto- interface box.

This disables the automatic device detection. So the Connection Expert cannot det

ect the instruments connected to the GPIB interface by itself.

8. Click the OK button on Keysight 82350 PCI GPIB

9. On the Reboot Required dialog box, click the Reboot Now button, and reboot the mainframe.

NOTE To Disable System Controller

To disable the system controller, change the steps 5 and 6 for setting the GPIB Address value to not 21 and removing the check from the System Controller box, and perform the procedure to the step 9.

ograms > Keysight IO Libraries Suite > Keysight Connection

Controller box.

elect GPIB0, and click the Change

cal address number for the

discover instruments connected to this

Interface - GPIB0 window.

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Installation

Connecting Accessories

The test fixture is used to connect your device under test (DUT). The B1506A is furnished with the following accessories.

• “3-pin Inline Package Socket Module”

• “Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module”

• “Universal Socket Module Kit”

• “Gate Charge Socket Adapter”

• “Accessories for Connecting a DUT”

• “Prober System Cable”

• “Thermocouple”

Also, the following equipment can be used with the B1506A for controlling temperature of DUT. Contact inTEST Corporation for the equipment.

• “Thermal Plate”

• “Thermostream”

WARNING Set the instrument output off before connecting or disconnecting connection

wire.

Press the mainframe front panel confirm that the mainframe front panel High Voltage indicator is not lit.

WARNING To prevent electrical shock and DUT damage, do not connect or disconnect the

DUT while the instrument is applying voltage or current.

When you touch the DUT after measurement, devise a countermeasure of residual charge and heat to prevent electrical shock and burn. Use glove and any tool. Also have enough time for discharge and radiation.

Pour éviter toute électrocution et tout risque d'endommagement de l'appareil, ne retirez pas les câbles pendant le fonctionnement.

Lorsque vous touchez le MST après la mesure, élaborez une contre-mesure de la charge résiduelle et du chauffage afin d'éviter tout choc électrique et toute brûlure. Utilisez des gants et des outils. Prévoyez également du temps pour la décharge et la radiation.

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Stop

key to set the source output off. And

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Socket module

Test fixture

DUT

Connecting Accessories

3-pin Inline Package Socket Module

Use the socket module to connect a three-terminal inline packaged device. See the following simple instruction.

Requirements • 3-pin inline package socket module

• DUT

Procedure 1. Attach the socket module directly to th

Emitter/Source terminals of the test fixture.

2. Set your DUT on the socket.

3. Close the fixture cover and perform measurement.

e Bas

e/Gate, Collector/Drain, and

WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

CAUTION Do not apply voltage/current over the maximum limit of the socket module.

CAUTION Use the socket module within the temperature range of 0 C to +100 C.

NOTE Short plate is furnished with the socket module. It is used for performing the short

measurement terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

Maximum voltage: 3000 V

Maximum current: 500 A pulse, 39 A dc

correction before the capacitance measurement. Set it on the socket before the short correction and remove it after the correction.

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Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module

Collector/Drain Force

Collector/Drain Sense

Emitter/Source Force

Emitter/Source Sense

Base/Gate Force and Sense

Not connected

Socket module

Test fixture

This module provides a socket available for connecting a test adapter designed for connecting to Tektronix 370B/371B curve tracers. To use this module, see the following simple instruction.

Requirements • Curve tracer test adapter socket module

• DUT and a test adapter for curve tracer

Procedure 1. Attach the socket module directly to the test fixture.

2. Set your test adapter on the socket module.

3. Set your DUT on the test adapter.

4. Close the fixture cover and perform measurement.

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Connecting Accessories

WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

CAUTION Do not apply voltage/current over the maximum limit of the socket module.

CAUTION Use the socket module within the temperature range of +5 C to +40 C.

measurement terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

Maximum voltage: 3000 V

Maximum current for Collector/Drain/Emitter/Source Force: 500 A pulse, 39 A dc

Maximum current for other terminals: 40 A pulse, 2 A dc

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Universal Socket Module Kit

This is a blank module, kind of a do-it-yourself kit for supporting variety of packaged devices. This kit is furnished with the B1506A-H21/H51/H71. The contents of this kit are shown in Figure 2-2 and Table 2-6.

You can use this handmade socket module with the same manner as the 3-pin Inline Package Socket Module. See “3-pin Inline Package Socket Module”.

Figure 2-2 Universal Socket Module Kit

Table 2-6 Parts of Universal Socket Module Kit

Reference Parts Description Qty.

1 Blank module Base of the socket module 1 ea

2 Dummy board This is pre-assembled to the blank

3 Wire For internal connections 2 m

4 Lug terminal For internal connections 20 ea.

5 Wire for high current For internal connections 2 m

6 Lug terminal for high

current

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1 ea module. You can also make a socket board using this board, instead of a new blank board.

For internal connections 6 ea

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Making the Universal Socket Module

Requirements •T10 Torx screwdriver

• T15 Torx screwdriver

• 9 mm wrench

• Caulking tool for lug terminals, 2.0sq

• Caulking tool for high current lug terminals, 5.5sq

Prepare a socket for your test devices, a blank board, tools for mounting the socket, screws and nut for socket terminals, and so on separately.

For the dimensions and screw holes of a blank board, see Figure 2-3.

CAUTION Confirm the allowable temperature range of the blank board and the socket and use

the socket module within the range. The allowable temperature range of the dummy board is approximately 0 C to

+100 C.

Procedure 1. Remove the dummy board from the blank module using a T15 Torx screwdriver.

2. Make a socket board by process a blank board or the dummy board and mount your device socket onto the board.

WARNING Make enough space between the socket terminal and the shield/chassis, for

example, about 1 mm for maximum 200 V output and 6 mm for 3000 V, to prevent discharge and any accident.

3. Fix the socket board to the blank module using the screws and tooth washers you kept when removing the dummy board.

4. Remove the bottom cover of the blank module using a T10 Torx screwdriver.

5. Assemble cables using the wire and lug terminals.

Cut the appropriate length of the wire, tear off the coating of wire ends, and then secure the lug terminals to the wire ends using a caulking tool.

WARNING When the measurement uses higher range than 500A range, use the wire for

high current and lug terminals for high current for connecting the Force terminals of the Collector/Drain and Emitter/Source.

6. Connect one ends of all cables to the inside terminals on the blank module.

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Collector/Drain

High

Base/Gate

Emitter/Source

Low

ForceSense

AUX

Force

Sense

High

Low

Force

Sense

Chassis

Guard

Blank module wiring side view:

Socket board

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Connecting Accessories

Remove screws and tooth washers from the terminals, and fix the lug terminal of the cable end in order of a washer, a lug terminal, a tooth washer, and a screw. When fixing the lug terminal, secure a screw by a T15 Torx screwdriver with fixing the bottom nut by a 9 mm wrench.

Positions of the wiring side terminals are shown below.

7. Connect the other ends of the cables to the terminals on the back side of the socket board.

If a socket terminal does not have a screw or nut for securing a lug terminal of the cable, prepare it. Ensure the terminal position of the blank module and the socket board, and connect the cables correctly.

Figure 2-3 Dimensions and Screw Holes of Blank Board

8. Fix the bottom cover to the blank module using a T10 Torx screwdriver.

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1 Gate 2 Collector/Drain 3 Emitter/Source

±3 kV&Max

B1506A-F14

Gate Charge Measurement Adapter

Inline Package

External DUT

±3 kV&Max

Collector/Drain

Gate

Emitter/Source

SenseForce

Sense Force

To External DUT

Attach shorting bar for Inline Package. Remove it for External DUT.

Socket for

current control

device

Studs for load resistor

Slide switch (Inline Package position)

Socket for DUT

Shorting bar

To p

Side

Connecting Accessories

Gate Charge Socket Adapter

This socket adapter is designed for performing the gate charge measurement. The adapter supports 3-pin inline package device and other type of device. This socket adapter is furnished with the B1506A-H21/H51/H71.

• “Connecting 3-pin Inline Package Device”

• “Connecting Other Type of Device”

CAUTION Use the gate charge socket adapter at ambient temperatures.

Connecting 3-pin Inline Package Device

Requirements • Gate charge socket adapter and Shorting bar (furnished with the adapter)

• DUT (3-pin inline package device)

• Current control device or Load resistor

The current control device must be an extra 3-pin inline package device which is expected to have the same characteristics as DUT. If the device is not available, use a load resistor. The resistor must satisfy the following specifications.

Resistance = Vr/Ir (Vr: rated voltage, Ir: rated current) Peak power  Vr  Ir  1 ms

Procedure 1. Attach the socket adapter directly to the

Emitter/Source, and AUX Force terminals of the test fixture.

2. Attach the shorting bar to the Sense terminals on the side panel.

3. Set the slide switch to the Inline Package position.

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4. Set the current control device on the left socket or connect the load resistor between the studs for the resistor.

5. Set your DUT on the right socket.

6. Close the fixture cover and perform measurement.

WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

measurement terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

NOTE Open the AUX Sense terminals of the test fixture. Do not connect anything to them.

NOTE Short plate is furnished with the adapter. It is used for performing the short

correction before the gate charge measurement. Set it on “Socket for DUT” before the short correction and remove it after the correction.

Connecting Other Type of Device

Requirements • Gate charge socket adapter

• Blank silicon plate

• Connection wire, clip, adapter, and so on. Use the furnished accessories.

Banana pin to Large alligator clip wire can be assembled by fixing a banana pin adapter and a clip to a connection wire using a screw and a nut.

• DUT (other than 3-pin inline package device)

• Current control device or Load resistor

Resistance = Vr/Ir (Vr: rated voltage, Ir: rated current) Peak power  Vr  Ir  1 ms

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Base

Emitter

Low High

Collector

1 Gate 2 Collector/Drain 3 Emitter/Source

±3 kV&Max

B1506A-F14

Gate Charge Measurement Adapter

Inline Package

External DUT

Socket for

current control

device

Studs for load resistor

Slide switch (External DUT position)

Space for External DUT on the silicon plate:

180 mm x 180 mm

External DUT

±3 kV&Max

Collector/Drain

Gate

Emitter/Source

Sense

Force

Sense Force

To External DUT

Attach shorting bar for Inline Package. Remove it for External DUT.

Collector/Drain

High

Low

Gate Low is internally connected to Emitter/Source Sense.

Base

Emitter

Low High

External DUT

Collector

Base Low is internally connected to Emitter.

Open

Procedure 1. Set the blank silicon plate on the DUT stage of the test fixture.

Installation

2. Attach the socket adapter directly to the Bas

e/Gate, Collector/Drain,

Emitter/Source, and AUX Force terminals of the test fixture.

3. Remove the shorting bar from the Sense terminals if it is attached.

4. Set the slide switch to the External DUT position.

5. Set the current control device on the left socket or connect the load resistor b

ween the studs for the resistor.

6. Put your DUT on the space for the external DUT. The device size should be smaller than

approximately 170 mm (W)  170 mm (D)  130 mm (H).

7. Connect your DUT to the side panel terminals by using connection wire, clip, adapte

r, and so on.

Force and Sense must be connected together at th

e terminal of DUT for making

the Kelvin connection.

8. Close the fixture cover and perform measurement.

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WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

measurement terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

WARNING Make sure that the cover is closed properly before starting measurement. Do

not perform the measurement when a wire is p

Assurez-vous que le couvercle est fermé correctement avant de commencer la mesure. Ne pas effectuer la mesure lorsqu’un câble dépasse du couvercle de l'appareil.

NOTE Open the AUX Sense terminals of the test fixture. Do not connect anything to them.

NOTE Open/short correction should be performed before the gate charge measurement.

Open between the Gate/Base terminal and the Emitter/Source terminal for the open correction and short them for the short correction at the end of the extension cables.

rotruding from the fixture cover.

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Test fixture

Thermocouple

Thermal plate

Blank silicon plate

Cable assembly

DUT

Base

Emitter

Low High

Collector

Force

High

Low

High

Low

±100 VOMax

GuardSense

Force Sense

±3 kV Max

Collector/Drain

Emitter/Source

Base/Gate

SenseForce

AUX

±30 VMax

High

Low

±100 V Max

External DUT

Base Low is internally connected to Emitter.

Use the connection wire, clip, adapter, and so on to connect a device that cannot be connected to any socket module or adapter.

In the above picture, the blank silicon plate is set on the DUT stage, and the Thermal Plate is placed on the plate and connected to the Thermal Plate connector. Also, the thermocouples are connected to the K Thermocouple terminals and put on the places to monitor temperature. For the Thermal Plate, contact inTEST Corporation.

Requirements • Blank silicon plate

• Connection wire, clip, adapter, and so on. Use the furnished accessories.

Installation

Connecting Accessories

Banana pin to Large alligator clip wire can be assembled by fixing a banana pin adapter and a clip to a connection wire using a screw and a nut.

• DUT (other than 3-pin inline package device)

Procedure 1. Set the blank silicon plate on the DUT stage of the test fixture.

2. Put your DUT on the blank silicon plate. The device size should be smaller than

imately 330 mm (W)  170 mm (D)  130 mm (H).

prox

3. Connect your DUT to the measurement terminals of the test fixture by using connection wire, clip,

adapter, and so on.

Force and Sense must be connected together at the terminal of DUT for making the Kelvin connection.

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4. Close the fixture cover and perform measurement.

WARNING Hazardous voltage, instrument maximum output voltage may appear at the

measurement terminals if the fixture cover is closed.

WARNING To reduce the leakage current of the extension cable, the Guard terminal may

be extended as close as possible to the drain or collector terminal of DUT.

Then, open the Guard terminal at the end of the extension cable to avoid electrical shock, instrument damage, or DUT damage. Do not connect anything to this terminal which has the same potential as the High Force and High Sense.

WARNING Make sure that the cover is closed properly before starting measurement. Do

not perform the measurement when a wire is p

Assurez-vous que le couvercle est fermé correctement avant de commencer la mesure. Ne pas effectuer la mesure lorsqu’un câble dépasse du couvercle de l'appareil.

CAUTION Never connect the High, High Force, High Sense, or Guard terminal to any output,

including circuit common and chassis ground. Connecting other output may damage the connected one.

rotruding from the fixture cover.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1Introduction

Overview

Mainframe

Test Fi xture

Mainframe Front View

Mainframe Rear View

Test Fixture Front View

Measurement Terminals

Test Fixture Rear View

Software

Easy Test Navigator Software

EasyEXPERT Software

Utility Software

Accessories

Options

Measurement Resources

GNDU - Ground Unit

About SMU

Compliance

MPSMU - Medium Power SMU

HVSMU - High Voltage SMU

MCSMU - Medium Current SMU

HCSMU - High Current SMU

UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit

MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU

2 Installation

Requirements

Power Requirements

Operating Environment

Storaging/Shipping Environment

Installation Requirements

Power Cable

Inspection and Installation

To Inspect Shipment

To Perform Initial Setup

To Connect Te st Fi xture

To Check Operation of Test Fixture

To Change Windows Logon Setting

To Change GPIB Address

To Enable System Controller

Connecting Accessories

3-pin Inline Package Socket Module

Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module

Universal Socket Module Kit

Making the Universal Socket Module

Gate Charge Socket Adapter

Connecting 3-pin Inline Package Device

Connecting Other Type of Device

Accessories for Connecting a DUT