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2-10 Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1
B2900A Accessories
Test Fixture
2.3.3 16442B Test Fixture
The Agilent 16442B test fixture is designed for testing packaged devices and electronic
components. You can mount the suitable socket module on the 16442B, which allows you
to easily connect various devices to measurement units.
The 16442B has the following input ports.
• 6 SMU channels (Triaxial connector. It can be used either for 6 non-Kelvin or 3 Kelvin
connectors.)
• 2 VSU channels (BNC connector)
• 2 VMU channels (BNC connector)
• 2 PGU channels (BNC connector)
• 1 GNDU channel (Triaxial connector. It requires the Agilent 16493L GNDU cable.)
• 1 interlock 6-pin connector
Table 2-7 16442B Test Fixture
NOTE When the Digital I/O interlock terminal is open, the B2900A cannot apply high voltage over ±42 V.
To Perform the high voltage measurement, the B2900A must be connected to the interlock circuit
installed in the 16442B.
Model/Option Description Additional Information
16442B Test Fixture for Semiconductor Devices
The following items are shipped as standard with the
16442B test fixture.
• Blank PTFE board
• 28-pin dual-in-package (DIP) socket module
• 0.075-inch universal socket module
• 0.5-inch universal socket module
• Miniature banana to pin plug cables, black (4 pcs)
• Miniature banana to pin plug cables, red (4 pcs)
• Miniature banana to pin plug cables, blue (4 pcs)
• Pin plug to pin plug cables, black (3 pcs)
• Pin plug to pin plug cables, red (3 pcs)
• Pin plug to pin plug cables, blue (3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature clip cables, black (3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature clip cables, red (3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature clip cables, blue(3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature banana, black (3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature banana, red (3 pcs)
• Miniature banana to miniature banana, blue(3 pcs)
• Connection pin set (10 ea)
• Accessory case
16442B-010
(16494A-001)
Add four 1.5 m Triaxial cables If triaxial cables are required, select
either 16442B-001 or 16442B-011.
To connect to the B2900A series,
N1294A-001 or 002 Banana to
Triaxial adapter is required.
16442B-011
(16494A-002)
Add four 3.0 m Triaxial cables