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
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Installation
Inspection and Installation
Inspection and Installation
This section describes what to do when you receive the B1500A and accessories.
1. Inspect the shipment. See “To Inspect B1500 and Accessories”.
2. Verify the B1500A operation and perform initial setup. See “To Perform Initial
Setup”.
3. Install the B1500A in the appropriate place. See “Requirements” on page 3-3.
To use the B1500A briefly, see “Getting Started” on page 1-1.
To change the Windows logon setting, see “To Change Windows Logon Setting” on
page 3-9.
To change the GPIB address of the B1500A, see “To Change GPIB Address” on
page 3-9.
To allow the B1500A/EasyEXPERT to control external GPIB devices, see “To
Enable System Controller” on page 3-10.
To Inspect B1500 and Accessories
Perform the following inspections when the B1500A and accessories arrive at your
site.
1. Before unpacking any components, inspect all boxes for any signs of damage
that mig
ht have occurred during shipment, such as:
•dents
• scratches
•cuts
• water marks
If you suspect any damage, notify your local Agilent Technologies sales or
s
ervice office.
2. W
hen you open the boxes that contain the B1500A and accessories, check the
components against the contents lis
ts attached to the boxes.
If anything is missing, notify your local Agilent Technologies sales or service
office.