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DATA SHEET B2900B/B2900BL Series Precision Source/Measure Unit

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Get Rapid and Accurate Measurement Results The Keysight B2900B/BL Series Precision Source/Measure Units are compact and cost-effective benchtop Source/Measure Units (SMUs) with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current. These capabilities make the B2900B/BL Series SMU ideal for a wide variety of IV (current versus voltage) measurement tasks that require both high resolution and accuracy. The B2900B/BL Series SMU has a voltage maximum of ±210 V, a current maximum ±3 A DC, and ±10.5 A pulsed sourcing capabilities. With a precision minimum of 10 fA/100 nV sourcing and...

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Integrated 4-quadrant sourcing and measuring capabilities Easily and accurately measure current and voltage using a single instrument 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 measurement 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...

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Testing semiconductors, discrete and passive components • Diodes, laser diodes, LEDs • Photodetectors, sensors • Field effect transistors (FETs), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) • ICs (analog ICs, RFICs, MMICs, etc) • Resistor, varistor, thermistors, switches Testing precision electronics and green energy devices • Photovoltaic cells • Power transistors, power devices • Battery • Automotive • Medical instruments • Power and DC bias source for circuit test Research and education • New material investigations • Nano devices characterization (e.g. CNT) • Giant magnetic resistance (GMR) •...

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Integrated Source and Measurement Capabilities Simplify Difficult IV Measurement Tasks The B2900B/BL Series SMU reduces measurement complexity Performing IV measurements with conventional instruments such as voltage/current sources, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), switches, and voltage/current meters is complicated and confusing. It requires deep technical knowledge of both the measurement technique and the instrumentation to perform an accurate measurement. The B2900B/BL Series SMU integrates many different source and measurement capabilities into one compact form factor. It can...

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Wide Voltage and Current Coverage for Testing a Variety of Devices Test up to 210 V and 3 A (DC) or 10.5 A (pulsed) with a single instrument The B2900B SMUs can source and measure ±210 V and currents of ±3 A DC, or ±10.5 A pulsed. This performance versatility enables you to standardize on a single SMU model, which minimizes support costs. These capabilities are present on both single– and dual-channel versions. Both channels in the 2-channel version operate independently. Integrated sweep and arbitrary waveform measurement functionality The B2900B/BL Series SMU has capabilities that allow...

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Superior Bench-top SMU Measurement Performance Source and measurement resolution - 10 fA and 100 nV The B2900B Series SMU consists of four models — the differentiation is between the number of channels, and measurement and sourcing resolution. The B2901B (single-channel) and B2902B (dualchannel) SMUs have 100 fA and 100 nV measurement resolution, 1 pA, and 1 µV sourcing resolution. The B2911B (single-channel) and B2912B (dual-channel) SMUs have 10 fA and 100 nV both measurement and sourcing resolution. The B2900BL Series SMU consists of two models. The B2901BL SMU has 1 pA and 100 nV...

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Capture transient phenomena effortlessly The B2900B/BL Series SMUs support a high-speed sampling measurement function that permits the capture and display of low-frequency transient phenomena. The B2901BL and B2910BL SMUs support a 200 µs (5,000 points/second) and 50 µs (20,000 points/second) sampling rate. The B2901B and B2902B SMUs support a 20 µs (50,000 points/second) sampling rate, and the B2911B and B2912B SMUs support a 10 µs (100,000 points/second) sampling rate. The maximum achievable sampling rate depends on many factors, including signal level, ambient noise, and desired...

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4-wire measurement capability permits accurate low resistance measurement When measuring small resistances the innate cable resistance can create serious measurement error. To solve this, the B2900B/BL Series SMU supports a 4-wire (also known as a remote sense or Kelvin connection) measurement function. In the 4-wire scheme two of the connectors force current and the other two connectors measure voltage. Since the connectors measuring voltage do not have any current flowing through them, they can accurately sense the actual voltage at the DUT. Measure large capacitive loads without...

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SCPI commands provide compatibility and versatility Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) are a popular and easy-to-understand instrument control protocol. The B2900B/BL Series SMU supports two SCPI command sets, conventional and default, to provide both code compatibility and flexibility. The conventional command set has a large number of its commands compatible with those of older SMUs (such as the Keithley 2400) to minimize code conversion work. The default command set supports advanced B2900B/BL Series SMU features and they should be used to fully utilize its performance...

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Feedback mechanism stabilizes voltage and current sourcing Since SMUs have the ability to very accurately measure their own current and voltage output, they have many advantages over conventional power supplies. All SMUs have internal feedback loops that provide instantaneous feedback to the sourcing circuitry, which in-turn allows the SMU output to remain accurate and stable even if the load conditions change unexpectedly. Limit (compliance) feature prevents device damage SMUs also possess a voltage and current limit (compliance) feature that allows the user to set limits and to protect...

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