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Agilent B2900A Series reduces
measurement complexity
Performing IV measurements with conventional
instruments such as voltage/current sources,
arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs),
switches, and voltage/current meters is compli-
cated and confusing. It requires deep technical
knowledge of both the measurement technique
and the instrumentation to perform an accurate
measurement.
The Agilent B2900A SMU integrates many
different source and measurement capabilities
into one compact form factor. It can operate as
a seamless 4-quadrant precision voltage/current
source, an electrical load, an accurate voltage/
current meter, a pulse generator and an AWG.
Its versatile all-in-one integrated source and
measurement capabilities allow it to perform a
wide variety of measurements from DC to low
frequency AC without the need to change
connections or use additional equipment.
Moreover, the availability of 2-channel models
supports the testing of devices with up to three
terminals (as long as one terminal can be tied
to the circuit common).
If you wish to learn more about the advantages
of using SMUs to make IV measurements,
then please refer to the section at the back of
this brochure entitled “Overview: Why use an
SMU?”
Integrated source and measurement capabilities
simplify diffi cult IV measurement tasks
Low
High
Switch
AWG
Current
meter
Current
source
Voltage
source
Volt
meter
V
A
DUT
Device Under Test
DUT
Device Under Test
Same measurement using an SMU
Rack & stack solution:
Multiple instruments tied together
with no easy method to
coordinate them.
SMU solution:
Integrated 4-quadrant voltage and
current sourcing and measurement
(including AWG function).
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