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02 | Keysight | B2900A Series Precision Source/Measure Unit – Data Sheet
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The Keysight B2900A Series offers unmatched measurement
throughput and supports conventional SMU SCPI commands
for easy test code migration. These features improve efficiency
and lower the cost of ownership when integrating the SMUs into
systems for production test.
The Keysight B2900A Series consists of four models, the B2901A,
B2902A, B2911A and B2912A, differentiated through their
available features (number of digits displayed, measurement
resolution, minimum timing interval, supported viewing modes,
etc.) and by the number of SMU channels (one or two) they
contain. This makes it easy to select the exact price/performance
point you require to meet your testing needs.
The Keysight Technologies, Inc. B2900A Series of Precision
Source/Measure Units are compact and cost-effective bench-top
Source/Measure Units (SMUs) with the capability to source and
measure both voltage and current. These capabilities make
the B2900A Series ideal for a wide variety of IV (current versus
voltage) measurement tasks that require both high resolution
and accuracy.
The Keysight B2900A Series of SMUs provide best-in-class
performance for a modest price. They have broad voltage
(±210 V) and current (± 3 A DC and ±10.5 A pulsed) sourcing
capability, excellent precision (minimum 10 fA/100 nV sourcing
and measuring resolution) and possess a superior color LCD
graphical user interface (GUI). In addition, several task-based
viewing modes dramatically improve productivity for test, debug
and characterization.
Innovative SMU Provides Superior Performance and Rapid Measurement Results
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Feature Benefit
Integrated 4-quadrant sourcing and measuring capabilities Easily and accurately measure current and voltage using a single instru-
ment without the need to manually change any connections
Measurement range: ±210 V, ±3 A (DC), ±10.5 A (pulsed) A single SMU product covers both high voltage and high current measure-
ment needs, allowing for more standardization and simplifying inventory
and support concerns.
Source and measurement resolution down to 10 fA and 100 nV Can make low-level measurements using a low-cost bench-top SMU that
were previously only possible using a more expensive semiconductor
device analyzer.
User-friendly front panel GUI with 4.3 inch color LCD display supports both
graphical and numerical view modes
Can quickly and easily perform measurements and display data on the front
panel, thereby greatly speeding up interactive test, characterization and
debug operations.
10 microsecond digitizing capability Can capture low frequency phenomena in addition to DC characteristics.
Free PC-based control software Can make measurements remotely from a PC without the need to program.
Supports both conventional and default SCPI commands Conventional SCPI commands provide some compatibility with older SMU
code (such as Keithley 2400 series) to minimize code conversion work.
Default SCPI commands support advanced B2900A Series features.
Small form factor with USB2.0, LAN, GPIB and digital I/O interfaces Easy integration into rack and stack systems.