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
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance should be performed periodically to keep Agilent B1500A in good
condition.
Cleaning
Before performing cleaning, turn off the instrument, and disconnect power cable
from the rear panel. Use a dry cloth to clean the external case parts.
To prevent electrical shock, do not perform cleaning when the ins
trument is turned
on, and do not use a wet cloth.
Self-test and Diagnostics
Agilent B1500A provides the following functions to check the operation. Perform
the following functions as necessary. Open the measurement terminals to perform
self-test, self-calibration, or diagnostics.
• Self-test
Refer to “Modules” of “Configuration” on page 4-41.
• Self-calibration
Refer to “Calibration” on page 4-35.
• Diagnostics
Refer to “Main Frame” of “Configuration” on page 4-41.
If problems arise, contact Agilent Technolog
ies. Al
so see “Before Shipping to
Service Center” on page 9-12.
Calibration
Calibration and adjustments must be performed periodically so that the instruments
satisfy the specifications, and keep a good condition. It is recommended to perform
the calibration once a year at least. For the calibration and adjustments, contact
Agilent Technologies. Trained service personnel will perform the calibration and
adjustments. Also see “Before Shipping to Service Center” on page 9-12.