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
About Plug-in Modules
About Plug-in Modules
Agilent Technologies is responsible for the module installation of Agilent B1500A.
Contact Agilent Technologies for the module installation. Then send the following
equipment and accessories to Agilent Technologies.
• B1500A
• Plug-in modules to be installed
• ASU, for installing the exclusive HRSMU or retrofitting ASU only
• Connection cable between ASU and HRSMU, for installin
g the exclusive
HRSMU or retrofitting ASU only
• RSU, for installing WGFMU
• Connection cable between RSU and WGFMU, for installing WGFMU
For returning ASU or RSU, do not forget to notify the combination of the unit,
co
nnection cable, and module chann
el.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, turn off Agilent B1500A and remove the power
cable before removing the connection cables.
NOTE About B1500A which supports SPGU and WGFMU
SPGU and WGFMU are supported by the B1500A serial numbered JP40Nxxxxx and
later. The other B1500A needs the mainframe upgrade to support the module.
Contact Agilent Technologies to upgrade the B1500A.
NOTE Module locations after servicing
After the module installation, upgrade, and so on, the B1500A will be returned with
the module configuration decided by the rule shown in Table 3-12. If you want to
change the module locations, consult the service personnel before servicing.