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4- 4 Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1
Ordering Examples
Agilent B2900A for LIV Test of Laser Diode
4.3 Agilent B2900A for LIV Test of Laser Diode
The light-current-voltage (LIV) sweep test is a fundamental measurement to determine the operating
characteristics of a laser diode (LD). In the LIV test, current applied to the laser diode is swept and
the intensity of the resulting emitted light is measured using a photo detector (PD).
The B2902A and B2912A have two SMU channels, and each channel possesses accurate IV
measurement capabilities as well as the ability to supply either constant or swept voltage/current. The
B2902A and B2912A excellent choices for laser diode LIV testing.
For details, refer to the Technical Overview, LIV Test of Laser Diode by B2900A (5990-7115EN).
Table 4-9 Agilent B2902A with N1295A small test fixture (2-wire connections)
Table 4-10 Agilent B2902A with 16442B Test Fixture (2-wire connections)
NOTE 16494A triaxial cable has several options for cable length. Specify cable option and quantity.
Model/Option Quantity Description
B2902A 1 Precision Source/Measure Unit, 2ch, 100 fA, 210 V, 3 A DC/10.5 A pulse
N1294A-001 2 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 2 wire (non-kelvin) connection
N1295A 1 Device/component Test Fixture
16494A 4 Triaxial Cable
Model/Option Quantity Description
B2902A 1 Precision Source/Measure Unit, 2ch, 100 fA, 210 V, 3 A DC/10.5 A pulse
N1294A-001 2 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 2 wire (non-kelvin) connection
16442B 1 Test Fixture for Semiconductor Devices
16494A 4 Triaxial Cable
N1294A-011 (012) 1 Interlock cable for 16442B Test Fixture, 1.5 m (3.0 m)