Technical data

Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1 2- 3
B2900A Accessories
Cables
Table 2-2 BNC cables for the Agilent B2900A series
WARNING Potentially hazardous voltages, up to ±250 V are present at the Force, Sense, and
Guard terminals.
To prevent electrical shock, do not expose these lines.
WARNING Potentially hazardous voltages of up to ±250 V may be present at the Low Force and
Low Sense terminals also. To prevent electrical shock, use the accessories comply with
the IEC 61010-2-031. The terminals and the extended conductors must be isolated by
using the insulation cap, sleeve, and such.
WARNING Before turning the B2900A on, connect the Intlk terminal to a switch that turns off
when the shielding box access door is opened.
Before you touch any connections to these terminals, turn the B2900A off, disconnect
the power cable, and discharge any capacitors.
CAUTION The 16493B Coaxial Cable is designed for use with VSU (Voltage Source Unit), VMU (Voltage
Measurement Unit) or PGU (Pulse Generator Unit) on the Agilent 4155/4156 series. (40 V/200 mA).
For the safety reason, Agilent do NOT recommend to use any BNC type cables which have common
potential on the connector.
CAUTION Never connect the Guard terminal on the B2900A to any output, including circuit common, chassis
ground, or any other guard terminal. Doing so will damage the SMU.
NOTE Do not put any conductor on the Low Force and Low Sense terminals of each SMU channels, outer
conductor of the coaxial connectors, Putting conductor of circuit common, chassis ground, or any
potential on causes the measurement error.
Model/Option Description Additional Information
16493B-001 Coaxial Cable, BNC(m) to BNC(m), 1.5 m
16493B-002 Coaxial Cable, BNC(m) to BNC(m), 3.0 m
The maximum voltage is 40 V, and Maximum current is 200 mA. The Agilent
16493B Coaxial Cable is designed for use with VSU (Voltage Source Unit), VMU
(Voltage Measurement Unit) or PGU (Pulse Generator Unit) on the Agilent 4155
series Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer.
16493U-001 High current coaxial cable, BNC(m) to BNC(m), 1.5 m
16493U-002 High current coaxial cable, BNC(m) to BNC(m), 3.0 m
The maximum current is 40 A. The 16493U High current coaxial cable is
designed for use with HCSMU (High Current SMU) Module on the Agilent
B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer.