Keysight Technologies B2912A
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Keysight Technologies - B2912A
The Keysight B2912A Precision Source / Measure Unit (SMU) is a 2-channel, compact and cost-effective bench-top SMU with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current. The B2912A is versatile to perform I/V (current vs. voltage) measurement easily with high accuracy.
B2912A Product Highlights
• Integration of 4 quadrant source and measurement capabilities enables I/V measurement simply and easily without configuring multiple instruments
• The wide coverage of 210 V, 3 A DC/10.5 A pulse with a single instrument minimizes the investment
• Minimum 10 fA/100 nV measurement resolution supports accurate characterization of DUT
• AThe superior 4.3'' color display and various view modes improve productivity for test, debug and characterization with intuitive operation
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What source and measurement resolution does the Keysight B2912A offer?
The B2912A is the precision model in the B2900A Series, providing 10 fA and 100 nV resolution for both sourcing and measurement. This is a significant improvement over the B2902A, which offers 1 pA and 1 uV sourcing resolution. The B2912A also supports a unique 10 nA measurement range not available on the B2901A or B2902A models.
What is the maximum voltage and current range of the B2912A?
The B2912A can source and measure up to plus or minus 210 V and plus or minus 3 A in DC mode, or plus or minus 10.5 A in pulsed mode. Voltage ranges span from plus or minus 200 mV to plus or minus 200 V across four ranges, while current ranges extend from plus or minus 10 nA to plus or minus 10 A across twelve ranges, providing comprehensive coverage for testing semiconductors, passive components, and power devices.
How many SMU channels does the B2912A have and can they operate independently?
The B2912A is a dual channel precision SMU with two completely independent source/measure channels. Both channels can operate simultaneously with the full voltage and current capability on each channel. Total current may be limited when both channels source high current into low voltage loads, as specified in the maximum current limitation table in the specifications.
What is the measurement throughput of the B2912A for production test?
The B2912A delivers best-in-class measurement speed with over 10,000 readings per second in sweep operation mode at 50 Hz line frequency. It achieves this through optimized measurement algorithms, a program memory feature for storing frequently used SCPI command sequences, and a trace buffer capable of storing up to 100,000 data points to minimize bus communication overhead.
Can the B2912A perform arbitrary waveform generation?
Yes, the B2912A supports arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) and list sweep capabilities with up to 2500 programmable steps. This allows creation of custom waveforms with arbitrary shapes using spreadsheet compatible data entry formats. The AWG and list sweep features are especially useful when characterizing devices where the response varies greatly depending upon the applied voltage or current, since they allow you to zoom in on areas of interest.
What pulsed current capability does the B2912A offer?
The B2912A can generate current pulses up to 10.5 A with minimum pulse widths as short as 50 microseconds. For high voltage pulsed testing, it supports 200 V at 1.515 A or 6 V at 10.5 A in pulsed mode. The maximum output power is 31.8 W per channel, and the pulsed capability helps minimize device self-heating effects during characterization.
What remote control interfaces and software options are available for the B2912A?
The B2912A supports remote control via USB 2.0, LAN, GPIB, and digital I/O interfaces using SCPI commands. Multiple software options are available including BenchVue for general instrument control, a built-in LXI web interface accessible via standard web browsers, Quick IV Measurement Software for PC control of up to four SMU channels, and EasyEXPERT group+ for advanced parametric characterization supporting up to eight SMU channels.
Does the B2912A support 4-wire (Kelvin) measurements?
Yes, the B2912A supports 4-wire (Kelvin) measurements for accurate low resistance characterization. In this configuration, two connectors force current while two separate connectors measure voltage at the device under test. Since the voltage sense connectors carry no current, they accurately sense the actual voltage at the DUT, eliminating cable resistance errors that would otherwise corrupt the measurement.
