User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- User’s Guide
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Installation
- 4 Using EasyEXPERT
- 5 Classic Test Definition
- I/V Sweep
- Multi Channel I/V Sweep
- I/V List Sweep
- I/V-t Sampling
- C-V Sweep
- Direct Control
- Function Setup
- Auto Analysis Setup
- Display Setup
- SMU Range Setup Window
- ADC and Integration Time Setup Window
- Advanced Setup Window
- CMU Range Setup Window
- Advanced Setup Window for C-V Sweep
- Switching Matrix Control
- SPGU Control
- SPGU Pulse Setup Window
- Load Z Setup Window
- Pulse Switch Setup Window
- SPGU ALWG Setup Window
- Define ALWG Waveform Window
- 6 Application Test Definition
- 7 Function Details
- I/V Sweep Measurement
- Multi Channel I/V Sweep Measurement
- I/V-t Sampling Measurement
- C-V Sweep Measurement
- SPGU Module
- Sweep Abort Function
- Standby Function
- Bias Hold Function
- Current Offset Cancel
- SMU CMU Unify Unit
- Atto Sense and Switch Unit
- SMU/PG Selector
- SMU Ranging Mode
- SMU Compliance
- SMU Pulse
- SMU Measurement Time
- SMU Filter
- SMU Series Resistor
- Interlock Function
- Auto Power Off Function
- Initial Settings
- 8 Built-in Programming Tool
- 9 If You Have a Problem
- When You Operate B1500A
- When You Perform Measurement
- Measurement Takes More Time than Specified
- Noise Affects the Measured Values
- Voltage Measurement Error is Large
- SMU Oscillates for High-Frequency Device Measurements
- SMU Oscillates for Negative Resistance Measurements
- Large Current Causes High Temperature (Thermal Drift)
- Measurement Damages the Device under Test
- Leaving Connections Damages Devices after Measurement
- Unexpected Sampling Measurement Data is Returned
- MFCMU Causes Unbalance Condition
- Before Shipping to Service Center
- Data Backup and Recovery
- B1500A System Recovery
- Updating EasyEXPERT
- Error Codes
- 10 Application Library and Utilities
3- 4 Agilent B1500 User’s Guide, Edition 7
Installation
Requirements
Ventilation Requirements
The B1500A has cooling fans. To ensure adequate airflow, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance around the cooling fans: 6 inches (150 mm) behind, 3 inches (70
mm) on the sides, and 0.5 inch (12 mm) above and below.
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.
Power Cable
CAUTION Before applying AC line power to the B1500A, ensure that the correct power cable
is used.
In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument is equipped with a
three-prong power cable. When connected to an appropriate AC power outlet, this
cable grounds the instrument frame. The type of power cable shipped with each
instrument depends on the country of destination. Refer to the following table for
Agilent part numbers of the power cables available.
If the plug on the cable does not fit the power outlet, or the cable is to be attached to
a terminal block, cut
the cable at the plug end and re-wire it. This work should be
performed by a qualified electrician, observing all local electrical codes.
The color coding used in the cable will depend o
n the cable supplied. If a new plug
is to be connected, it must meet local safety requirements and include the following
features:
• adequate load-carrying capacity (see “Specifications” on page 2-33.)
• ground connection
• cable clamp
WARNING For protection from electrical shock, do not interrupt the power cable ground.