Technical data

4- 6 Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1
Ordering Examples
Agilent B2900A for Characterization of FET & Bipolar Transistor
4.5 Agilent B2900A for Characterization of FET &
Bipolar Transistor
An SMU combines the capabilities of a current source, a voltage source, a current meter and a
voltage meter along with the capability to switch easily between these various functions into a single
instrument. This gives it the ability to evaluate the IV characteristics of devices across all four
measurement quadrants without the need for any additional equipment. Besides being able to output
and measure voltage or current very accurately, SMUs also possess a compliance feature that allows
a limit to be placed on the voltage or current output to prevent device damage.
Evaluation of FET or bipolar transistor requires applying different voltages and currents with the
constant or the sweep condition to the gate and the drain terminal respectively in order to acquire the
several parameters and characteristics.
Table 4-13 Agilent B2902A with N1295A small test fixture (2-wire connections)
Table 4-14 Agilent B2902A with 16442B Test Fixture (2-wire connections)
Table 4-15 Agilent B2902A with 16442B Test Fixture (4-wire connections for 1 channel)
Model/Option Quantity Description
B2912A 1 Precision Source/Measure Unit, 2ch, 10 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
B2912A 1 Precision Source/Measure Unit, 2ch, 10 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)
Model/Option Quantity Description
B2912A 1 Precision Source/Measure Unit, 2ch, 10 fA, 210 V, 3 A DC/10.5 A pulse
N1294A-001 1 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 2 wire (non-kelvin) connection
N1294A-002 1 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 4 wire (kelvin) connection
16442B 1 Test Fixture for Semiconductor Devices
16494A 5 Triaxial Cable
N1294A-011 (012) 1 Interlock cable for 16442B Test Fixture, 1.5 m (3.0 m)