Technical data

Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1 3- 7
Connection
Connection with Test Fixture
• Connection example for 4-wire Connections
To connect to the U2941A test fixture for 4-wire connections, two BNC to two-wire
cable (U2941-61601) and two Plug-Banana Double adapter (1253-7217) are required.
Attach the plug-banana double adapters to the B2900A source/measure terminals (High
Force, Low Force, Low Force and Low Sense) as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-10 Agilent U2941A connection example for 4-wire connections
Figure 3-11 U2941A Wiring Panel
WARNING Dangerous voltage of up to the maximum voltage of SMUs may be present at force,
guard and sense terminals if the Interlock terminal is closed.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock and instrument damage, do not connect or disconnect
measurement cable during operation.
B2900A
Channel 1
U2941A
Input Port 1
High
Sense
High
Force
Guard
Low
Sense
Low
Force
Chassis
Ground
Output +
Sense +
Guard
GND
Output -
Sense -
1253-7217
Plug-Banana Double (Black)
U2941-61601
BNC to two-wire cable
BNC male inner contact (RED)
BNC male outer contact (BLACK)
BNC male inner
contact (RED)
BNC male outer contact (BLACK)
SMU(± 60V= 1A Max)
Output
Sense
Guard
1
Output
Sense
Force
Guard
DUT
4-wire connections
+
-
Output
Sense
Guard
2
Output
Sense
Guard
+
-
Output
Sense
+
-
3