Specifications

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scheme, based upon 16 digital
I/Olines,inadditiontotheBNC
trigger-in & trigger-out connectors,
is ideal for sophisticated triggering
requirements. Also, trigger signals
are routed through hardware rather
than firmware, resulting in the
fastest instrument response pos-
sible. To enable parallel testing,
each SMU is equipped with its
own analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) therefore no bottlenecks.
Engineers can perform and report
spot measurements easily via a
simple front-panel interface, with-
out programming. In addition, you
can use the same user interface to
view other items of interest, such
as error messages when debugging
the instrument performance under
automated control.
Designed to withstand heavyweight
power demands
Alternative testing solutions may
present power limitations, but not
the E5260A. No matter which type
or how many modules are installed
into the E5260A mainframe, all
installed modules can output maxi-
mum voltage or current at the same
time. For example, if 4 HPSMUs are
installed in the E5260A, then each
HPSMU can output 1 Amp. A 4.0 Amp
ground unit is resident in the instru-
ment mainframe to ensure that you
can sink the current output of these
4 HPSMUs without having to worry
about resistive ground rise issues.
In addition, each MPSMU can source
and sink up to 200 mA each, which
is twice the capability typically
found in a MPSMU.
Key features and benefits:
• Eight module slots: Flexibility now
and expandability in the future
• SMUs that measure several times
faster than 4142B SMUs: Faster test
times and improved throughput,
resulting in a lower cost-of-test
• Code compatible with the 4142B:
 Replacecurrent4142Bswith
the E5260A and enjoy a large
throughput improvement with
only minimal test code modi-
fication
• 6 digital I/O lines for instrument
triggering in addition to BNC trigger-in
& trigger-out connectors:
Sophisticated triggering schemes
involving multiple instruments
can easily be created
• All trigger signals are processed
via hardware rather than firmware:
Fastest possible trigger response
from the instrument
• Front panel control: Can conveniently
perform and report spot measure-
ments via a simple front-panel
interface, without programming.
View other items of interest, such
as error messages, valuable when
debugging the instrument perfor-
mance under automated control.
• When 4 HPSMUs are installed
then each HPSMU can output 1 A:
No power restrictions; no need
to think about mainframe power
restrictions when developing
applications
• 4.0 Amp Ground unit (GNDU): Sink
the current output of 4 HPSMUs
without worrying about resistive
ground rise issues
Key E5260A accessories and cables:
N1254A-100 Ground unit to Kelvin adapter
16442B Test fixture
16494A-001/002 Triaxial cable
(1.5 meter/3 meter)
Ordering information:
The E5260A does not have any base
configuration. All desired modules,
accessories, and cables must be specified
at the time of order.
Note: Since the E5260A is a modular
product, you can add new modules to
it at any time after initial purchase as
long as you have open slots.
Source Measure Units
E5260A 8-Slot High Speed Measurement Mainframe (Continued)
More detailed specifications at www.agilent.com/find/E5260A
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