Agilent B1507A

Agilent B1507A
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Agilent B1507A

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Agilent B1507A Power Device Capacitance Analyzer is designed for evaluating power device capacitance parameters such as Ciss, Coss, Crss, and Rg under various operating voltages, particularly for high-frequency devices made from materials like SiC and GaN.
Key Features
  • Measures input, output, and reverse transfer capacitances at high bias voltages.
  • Supports independent terminal capacitance measurements and handles normally-on devices like SiC JFET or GaN FET.
  • Measures internal gate resistance (Rg) and automates switching between leakage tests and capacitance measurements.
  • Operates with voltage bias up to +/-3 kV.
Specifications
  • Capacitance measurement max bias: Gate ±100 V, Collector/Drain ±3000 V.
  • Frequency range: 1 kHz to 1 MHz; Capacitance range: 100 fF to 1μF.
  • Collector/Drain channel max output: Voltage ±3000 V, Current DC ±8 mA.
  • Gate channel max output: Voltage ±100 V, Current DC ±100 mA.
Measurement Accuracy
  • Accuracy specified under controlled conditions: Temperature 23 °C ± 5 °C, Humidity 20% to 70%.
  • Self-calibration required after a 40-minute warm-up; Calibration period: 1 year.
Operating Conditions
  • Temperature: +5°C to +40°C; Humidity: 20% to 70%, no condensation.
Measurement Capabilities
  • Includes capacitance characteristics like Ciss, Coss, Crss, Cgs, Cgd, Cds, and static characteristics like gate leakage current and breakdown voltage.
Graphical Data
Graphs show measurement accuracy for various capacitance parameters across different frequencies, highlighting error margins of 3%, 5%, 10%, and 20% under specified conditions.
Conclusion
The B1507A is a comprehensive tool for power device development, offering detailed capacitance characterization and aiding in the selection of optimal power devices for electronic circuit design.
Setting and Compliance
Voltage compliance settings for current source mode are outlined, specifying power compliance levels based on voltage compliance (Vc) and output current (Io).
HVSMU Measurement and Output Range
The High Voltage Source Measure Unit (HVSMU) has a voltage range of -3000 to 3000 V and a current range of -8 to 8 mA, with compliance limits to prevent device damage.
SMU Pulse Measurement
Details on pulse width and period settings for MPSMU and HVSMU, emphasizing that pulse peak and base values must have the same polarity when the pulse voltage exceeds 1500 volts.
MFCMU Module Specifications
The Multi-Frequency Capacitance Measurement Unit (MFCMU) covers a frequency range of 1 kHz to 5 MHz with specific accuracy and output signal levels.
Software Interfaces
The B1507A software suite supports power device characterization with features for I/V characteristics measurement, device power loss calculation, and capacitance measurement.
Measurement Accuracy
Detailed accuracy specifications for impedance, capacitance, and conductance measurements under specific conditions.
Test Fixture Information
Details on terminal configurations and indicators for various measurement modes, along with software interfaces and operating software features.
Data Display and Analysis
Data display options include X-Y graph plotting, list display, and data variable display, with capabilities for overlay graph comparison and user-defined parameter display.
Technical Specifications
Sampling interval range for measurements varies from 100 μs to 65.535 s with different resolutions, specifying hold time and initial wait time, measurement time resolution, and other characteristics.
Measurement Control and SMU Capabilities
Various measurement control options such as single, repeat, append, and stop, along with SMU setting capabilities including limited auto-ranging and compliance functions.
General Specifications
Operating altitude from 0 m to 2,000 m, with storage up to 4,600 m. Power requirements include an AC voltage range of 90 V to 264 V and a line frequency of 47 Hz to 63 Hz.
Regulatory Compliance and Certification
Compliance with EMC and safety standards such as IEC 61326-1, IEC61010-1, and certifications including CE, cCSAus, C-Tick, and KC.
Physical Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and weight for the B1507A mainframe, selector, and test fixture are provided.
Furnished Accessories
Includes measurement cables, system cables, a keyboard, mouse, stylus pen, power cables, and a manual & software CD-ROM.
Ordering Information
Details on model numbers, options, documentation, calibration, and drive options, along with contact information for Agilent offices worldwide.
Additional Information
Agilent's three-year warranty, assurance plans, and ISO 9001:2008 certification, along with links to related products and services.
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Catalog excerpts

Agilent B1507A-1

Power Device Capacitance Analyzer Data Sheet Automatically evaluate all power device capacitance parameters (including Ciss, Coss, Crss, and Rg) under a wide range of operating voltages to improve power device and power electronics circuit design performance • Measure transistor input, output and reverse transfer capacitances (Ciss, Coss, Crss, Cies, Coes, Cres) at high bias voltages • Measure independent terminal capacitances (Cgs, Cgd, Cds, Cge, Cgc, Cce) • Measure capacitances for normally-on devices such as SiC JFET or GaN FET • Measure internal gate resistance (Rg) • Measure capacitance continuously as the gate voltage varies from negative to positive • Easy to switch back and forth between leakage tests and capacitance measurements • Wide operation voltage bias up to +/-3 kV • Easy to use and fully automated measurement

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Agilent B1507A-2

With the increasing use of power devices fabricated from emerging new materials such as SiC and GaN, switching power supplies are operating at increasingly higher frequencies. This makes accurate device capacitance characterization more important than ever before. The B1507A Power Device Capacitance Analyzer meets this need, providing a complete solution for the evaluation of power device capacitance (such as input, output, and reverse transfer capacitances). The B1507A can help power device development engineers maximize product value and performance by revealing detailed device characteristics....

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Agilent B1507A-3

Key Specifications of B1507A Key Specification Max bias Capacitance measurement Frequency range Capacitance range Collector / Drain channel Gate channel Measurement parameters Characteristics Capacitance characteristics Device Capacitance Ciss, Coss, Coss_eff, Crss, Cgs, Cgd, Cds, Cies, Coes, Cres, Cge, Cgc, Cce, Gate Resistance Gate leakage current Igss, Iges Output leakage current Idss, Ices Breakdown voltage BVds, BVces Threshold voltage Static characteristics

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Agilent B1507A-4

Capacitance measurement specifications B1507A capacitance measurement is achieved using the combination of an MFCMU module in the B1507A mainframe and the built-in device capacitance selector in the B1507A test fixture. 100 kO at SMU bias output resistance Voltage drop compensation function is available. Bypass capacitance in the capacitance selector Capacitance Withstand voltage Drain to Source Terminal 1 uF ±3000V Gate to Source Terminal 1 uF ±100V Measurement accuracy for 2-terminal device (Supplemental characteristics) Accuracy of this supplemental characteristics is defined at the output...

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Agilent B1507A-5

Measurement accuracy for 3-terminal device (Supplemental characteristics) Accuracy of the following supplemental characteristics is defined at the output terminals inside the test fixture. Condition AC level: 30 mV rms, Dx < = 0.1 (Dx: Measurement value of D) Cgs measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd= 1:1:1 1.E-06 1.E-07 Cgs measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd= 1:0.1:0.01 1.E-06 1.E-07

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Agilent B1507A-6

Cds measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:1:1 1.E-06 1.E-07 Cds measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:0.1:0.01 1.E-06 1.E-07

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Agilent B1507A-7

Cgd measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:1:1 1.E-06 1.E-07 Cgd measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:0.1:0.01 1.E-06 1.E-07

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Agilent B1507A-8

Ciss measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:1:1 1.E-06 1.E-07 Ciss measuremet value (F) Ciss measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:0.1:0.01 1.E-06 1.E-07 Ciss measuremet value (F)

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Agilent B1507A-9

Coss measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:1:1 1.E-06 1.E-07 Coss measuremet value (F) Coss measurement accuracy 3-terminal Cgs:Cds:Cgd = 1:0.1:0.01 1.E-06 1.E-07 Coss measuremet value (F)

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Agilent B1507A-10

Output terminals for 3-terminal device Parameter Name Definition of 3-terminal device capacitances Symbol Description Cgs Capacitace between Base/Gate terminal and Emitter/Source terminal Cds Capacitace between Collector/Drain terminal and Emitter/Source terminal Cgd Capacitace between Base/Gate terminal and Collector/Drain terminal Crss Capacitace between Base/Gate terminal and Collector/Drain terminal Ciss Capacitace between Base/Gate terminal and Emitter/Source terminal and capacitance between Base/Gate terminal and Collector/Drain terminal Coss Capacitace between Collector/Drain terminal...

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Agilent B1507A-11

Current/Voltage measurement specifications Current/Voltage measurement is achieved using the MPSMU module connected to Gate/Base terminal. The HVSMU module is connected to Drain/Collector terminal. The GNDU is connected to Source/Emitter terminal. MPSMU Gate Output Specifications Voltage range, resolution, and accuracy (high resolution ADC) Voltage Force Measure Force accuracy 1 range resolution resolution ±(% + mV) Maximum current 1. ± (% of reading value + offset value in mV) 2. 100 mA (Vo ≤ 20 V), 50 mA (20 V < Vo ≤ 40 V), 20 mA (40 V < Vo ≤ 100 V), Vo is the output voltage in Volts. Current...

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Agilent B1507A-12

Current range, resolution, and accuracy (high speed ADC) Current Force Measure Force accuracy 1 range resolution resolution ±(% + A + A) ±1 nA 3 ±10 nA 3 ±100 nA 3 ±1 µA 3 ±10 µA ±100 µA ±1 mA ±10 mA ±100 mA 1. ±(%of reading value + xed offset in A + proportional offset in A), Vo is the output voltage in V.) 2. 100 V (Io ≤ 20 mA), 40 V (20 mA < Io ≤ 50 mA), 20 V (50 mA < Io ≤ 100 mA), Io is the output current in Amps. 3. Supplemental characteristics Power consumption Voltage source mode: Voltage range Power MPSMU measurement and output range 0.5 V 20 x Ic (W) 2V 20 x Ic (W) 5V 20 x Ic (W) 20...

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Agilent B1507A-13

HVSMU Drain Output Specifications Voltage range, resolution, and accuracy Voltage Force Measure range resolution resolution Maximum current Maximum voltage 1. ±(% of reading value + offset voltage V) Current range, resolution, and accuracy Current Force Measure range resolution resolution ±10 nA 3 ±100 nA 3 ±1 µA 3 ±10 µA ±100 µA ±1 mA ±10 mA 1. ±(%of reading value + xed offset in A + proportional offset in A), Vo is the output voltage in V.) 2. Output current needs to be set at a value greater than the current shown in the table. 3. Supplemental characteristics Power consumption Voltage source...

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