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Agilent TechnologiesAgilent B2900 SeriesPrecision Source/Measure UnitUser’s Guide

• Source/Measure TerminalsSource/measure unit, SMU, can simultaneously perform DC voltage or current output and measurement. Typical SMU has the Force

3- 24 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting to the InterfacesYou can also view the instrument’s VISA address from the front pane

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 25InstallationConnecting to the InterfacesNOTE If you need to manually configure any instrument LAN settings,

3- 26 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationCommunicating Over the LANCommunicating Over the LANUsing the Graphical Web InterfaceYour Agile

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 27InstallationCommunicating Over the LAN To launch the graphical web interface:1. Open a Web browser on your

3- 28 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationCommunicating Over the LANOnce the port number is obtained, a control socket connection can be

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 29InstallationUsing Digital I/OUsing Digital I/OB2900A has a Digital I/O connector, D-sub 25 pin female, for

3- 30 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationUsing Digital I/OTable 3-1 Digital I/O Pin AssignmentDescription Pin Number Description+5 V aa.

4 Front Panel Reference

4- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceThis chapter provides the reference information of the Agilent B2900 front panel keys a

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 3Front Panel ReferenceHard Keys and Rotary KnobHard Keys and Rotary KnobLine switch Turns the instrument on o

High Voltage Shock HazardAgilent B2900 can force dangerous voltages (±210 V) at the High Force, Guard, and High Sense terminals. To prevent electric s

4- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceHard Keys and Rotary KnobCancel / Local Cancels the setup operation if the instrument i

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 5Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysDisplay and Assist KeysAgilent B2900 provides several display mo

4- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysDual ViewAvailable on B2902A and B2912A. The upper half is for c

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 7Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysAssist keys In the following descriptions, Ch n indicates Ch 1 o

4- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysSingle ViewDisplays the measurement results, source and measurem

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 9Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysAssist keys 1 Mode Changes the assist keys to VOLTS (V) and AMP

4- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysAssist keys 2 Speed Changes the assist keys to AUTO (1 PLC for

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 11Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysRange parametersThe following setup parameters are available. S

4- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysSweep parametersB2900 can be used as a sweep source, and suppor

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 13Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysEdit Opens the List Sweep dialog box used to set the list swee

Gefahr durch HochspannungVon den Geräten Agilent B2900 können Spannungen an den Anschlüssen “High Force, Guard und High Sense” von bis zu 210 V ausgeh

4- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysPulse parametersB2900 can be used as a pulse source, and suppor

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 15Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysTrigger parametersThe B2900 supports the following trigger type

4- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysTable 4-1 Trigger Types and Setup ParametersTrigger=AUTO automa

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 17Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysGraph ViewDisplays the graph for plotting the channel 1 and/or

4- 18 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysSecond line Positions and distance (e.g. t1, t2, t) of X-curs

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 19Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysNOTE If the number of data exceeds 5000If the number of measure

4- 20 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist Keys3. Y-axis scale per division A/div., V/div., /div., or W/div.4

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 21Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysHide Ch n Hides the channel n limit value and changes the soft

4- 22 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay and Assist KeysStatus InformationThe status information is common for all disp

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 23Front Panel ReferenceFunction KeysFunction KeysAgilent B2900 has six function keys below the front panel di

Danger de choc dû à une haute tensionUne tension dangereuse (max. ± pour; 210 Vdc) émanant du dispositif Agilent B2900 peut être sortie aux bornes de

4- 24 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupConfig key groupPressing the Config key displays the following three s

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 25Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupOutput Connection dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following par

4- 26 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupOutput Filter dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following paramet

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 27Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupSweep dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following parameters for

4- 28 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupRanging dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following parameters fo

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 29Front Panel ReferenceConfig key groupWait Control dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following paramete

4- 30 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceFunction key groupFunction key groupPressing the Function key displays the following t

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 31Front Panel ReferenceFunction key groupComposite Limit Test Setup dialog boxThis dialog box provides the fo

4- 32 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceFunction key groupNOTE Values of GPIO Pins, /BUSY, /SOT, and /EOT0 to 14 (integer). Nu

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 33Front Panel ReferenceFunction key groupFail on=IN judges limit test failure if the channel goes into the co

高電圧感電注意Agilent B2900 のフォース、ガード、センス端子には、危険電圧が出力されることがあります（最大 ±210 Vdc）。感電事故防止のため、必ず以下の事柄を守ってください。•3 極電源ケーブルを使用して本器を接地してください。• ドアを開くことによって開放されるインターロック回路

4- 34 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceFunction key groupTrace Buffer Setup dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 35Front Panel ReferenceTrigger key groupTrigger key groupPressing the Trigger key displays the following four

4- 36 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceTrigger key groupTrigger Configuration dialog boxThis dialog box is used to set the tr

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 37Front Panel ReferenceTrigger key groupTrigger Output Trigger output, ON or OFFIf this parameter is ON, B29

4- 38 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceResult key groupResult key groupPressing the Result key displays the following three s

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 39Front Panel ReferenceResult key groupMax. Y-axis maximum value of the graph.Min. Y-axis minimum value of

4- 40 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceResult key groupTrace Statistical Result dialog boxThis dialog box provides the follow

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 41Front Panel ReferenceFile key groupFile key groupPressing the File key displays the following two softkeys

4- 42 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceProgram key groupProgram key groupPressing the Program key displays the following four

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 43Front Panel ReferenceI/O key groupI/O key groupPressing the I/O key displays the following five softkeys fo

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4- 44 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceI/O key groupData Output FormatPressing the Format softkey displays the following five

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 45Front Panel ReferenceI/O key groupResistance Resistance data output, ON or OFFSource Source data output,

4- 46 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceI/O key groupLAN Configuration dialog boxThis dialog box provides the following parame

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 47Front Panel ReferenceI/O key groupOutput Trigger Type Type of output trigger, edge (EDGE) or level (LEVEL)

4- 48 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceDisplay key groupDisplay key groupPressing the Display key displays the following four

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 4- 49Front Panel ReferenceSystem key groupSystem key groupPressing the System key displays the following nine so

4- 50 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel ReferenceSystem key groupStart-up Displays the System Start-up dialog box which provides the fo

5 Front Panel Operations

5- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsThis chapter explains how to use the Agilent B2900. • “Basic Operations”• “Configuring

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 3Front Panel OperationsBasic OperationsBasic OperationsUse the field pointer to specify a setup field in the

In This Manual This manual describes the front panel operation, installation, and functions of the Agilent Technologies B2900 Precision Source/Measure

5- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsBasic OperationsChanging the Settings on a Dialog Box1. Set the items on the dialog bo

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 5Front Panel OperationsConfiguring Various SettingsConfiguring Various SettingsThis section describes how to

5- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsConfiguring Various SettingsSetting the Beeper1. Press the More > System > More

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 7Front Panel OperationsConfiguring Various Settings4. Press OK to perform the self-calibration. To cancel the

5- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsConfiguring Various SettingsDisplaying the Firmware Revision1. Press the More > Sys

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 9Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source Output

5- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputThe field pointer moves to the Source mode setup field.

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 11Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source Output1. Press the View key to display the Single view. If the

5- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputPress the On/Off switch to start outputting the Source v

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 13Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputSetting the List Sweep OutputFor details on this functio

ContentsAgilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 21. Getting StartedApplying DC Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source Output2. Press the Show Trigger assist key to display the Trig

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 15Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputThe Output Filter dialog box is displayed. 2. Set each p

5- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputEnabling or Disabling the High Capacitance ModeFor detai

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 17Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputTo apply the settings and close the dialog box, press OK

5- 18 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Source OutputThe Sweep dialog box is displayed. 2. In the Ch field, s

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 19Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement FunctionControlling the Measurement FunctionThis section

5- 20 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement FunctionSetting the Measurement Mode1. For the Single vie

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 21Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement Function3. Press the AUTO, SHORT, MEDIUM, NORMAL, LONG, o

5- 22 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement Function4. Set the measurement mode. For details, see “Se

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 23Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement FunctionSetting the Measurement Wait TimeFor details on t

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2ContentsOperation and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5- 24 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsControlling the Measurement FunctionEnabling or Disabling the Resistance Compensation

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 25Front Panel OperationsUsing the Math FunctionUsing the Math FunctionThis section describes how to use the m

5- 26 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsPerforming the Limit TestPerforming the Limit TestThis section describes how to set t

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 27Front Panel OperationsPerforming the Limit Test11. In the /BUSY field, set the DIO pin number used for outp

5- 28 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsPerforming the Limit Test8. When the test mode is COMPLIANCE, configure the following

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 29Front Panel OperationsPerforming the Limit TestDisplaying the Limit Test ResultFor details on the setup par

5- 30 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsUsing the Trace BufferUsing the Trace BufferThis section describes how to set the tra

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 5- 31Front Panel OperationsUsing the Trace BufferDisplaying the Statistical DataFor details on the setup paramet

5- 32 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Front Panel OperationsUsing Program MemoryUsing Program MemoryThis section describes how to select and run

6 Function Details

ContentsAgilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Floating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsThis chapter describes the following functions of the Agilent B2900.• “Limit/Compliance”• “R

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 3Function DetailsLimit/ComplianceLimit/Compliance Limit/Compliance is the output limiter for preventing damag

6- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsRanging ModeRanging ModeThe following ranging modes are available for performing source outp

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 5Function DetailsMeasurement TimeMeasurement Time Measurement time depends on aperture time, measurement rang

6- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsMeasurement Time2. Measure delayThe measurement delay time is defined as the time from trigg

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 7Function DetailsPulse OutputPulse OutputThe source/measure unit SMU can apply the pulsed voltage or current.

6- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsPulse OutputFigure 6-2 Pulse Output and Measurement Timing, Sweep Output ExampleTo set the d

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 9Function DetailsSweep OutputSweep OutputThe source/measure unit SMU can apply a sweep voltage or current. It

6- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsList SweepList SweepThe list sweep function is effective for performing an arbitrary wavefo

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 11Function DetailsOutput FilterOutput Filter The filter is mounted on the source/measure unit (SMU). It assur

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Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2ContentsRanging dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsOver Voltage/Current ProtectionOver Voltage/Current ProtectionThe over voltage/current prot

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 13Function DetailsOutput-Off StatusOutput-Off StatusThe output-off status is the condition which is set on th

6- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsAutomatic Output-ON/OFF FunctionAutomatic Output-ON/OFF FunctionThe automatic output-ON/OFF

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 15Function DetailsHigh Capacitance ModeHigh Capacitance ModeHigh capacitance mode is effective for the measur

6- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsResistance MeasurementResistance MeasurementB2900 supports resistance measurement. If the m

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 17Function DetailsMath ExpressionMath ExpressionB2900 provides a math function for performing calculations us

6- 18 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsMath ExpressionThis function is effective for reducing measurement errors in low resistance

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 19Function DetailsMath ExpressionTable 6-2 Reserved VariablesTable 6-3 Arithmetic and Unary OperatorsReserved

6- 20 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsLimit TestLimit TestLimit test is a pass/fail judgement performed for a measurement data or

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 21Function DetailsLimit TestFigure 6-5 Composite Limit Test Flowchart Example for Grading ModeSTARTWait for S

ContentsAgilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6- 22 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsLimit TestFigure 6-6 Composite Limit Test Flowchart Example for Sorting ModeSTARTWait for S

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 23Function DetailsTrace BufferTrace BufferThe trace buffer collects the test result data until a buffer full

6- 24 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsTrace BufferNOTE Do not forget to save or read the data before turning the B2900 off. The t

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 25Function DetailsProgram MemoryProgram MemoryThe program memory stores command strings temporarily. The stor

6- 26 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsChannel GroupingChannel GroupingThis section applies only to 2-channel models. This functio

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 27Function DetailsTrigger SystemTrigger SystemB2900 supports the ARM-TRIGger model described in 1999 SCPI Com

6- 28 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsTrigger SystemFigure 6-8 B2900 Trigger SystemInitiated ?NoYesIdleARM LayerTRIGger LayerTrig

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 29Function DetailsTrigger SystemDevice ActionsB2900 supports the following device actions.• Triggered transie

6- 30 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsTrigger SystemTrigger OutputB2900 provides the trigger output function by using the Digital

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 31Function DetailsTrigger SystemSynchronous Device ActionsThis section applies only to when performing synchr

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2ContentsSetting the Connection Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6- 32 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInterlock FunctionInterlock FunctionThe interlock function is designed to prevent electrica

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 33Function DetailsOver Temperature ProtectionOver Temperature ProtectionThe over temperature protection is ef

6- 34 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial SettingsInitial Settings The B2900 is initialized by turning the B2900 on, the *RST

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 35Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-7 SMU Initial SettingsMass storage directory (Root) Program variab

6- 36 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial SettingsVoltage source mode Fixed Voltage sweep points 1 Voltage sweep start 0 V

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 37Function DetailsInitial SettingsAuto settling time ON Settling time 0 s Measure function Current Auto ap

6- 38 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-8 Trigger System Initial SettingsSetup item Power on ResetARM count

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 39Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-9 LXI Trigger Events Initial SettingsSetup item Power on ResetEvent

6- 40 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-10 Calculate Functions Initial SettingsSetup item Power on ResetCom

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 41Function DetailsInitial SettingsMath function expression name “POWER” Math function catalog “POWER”, “OFFC

ContentsAgilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Using Program Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6- 42 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-11 Non-volatile Communication SettingsSetup item Factory default se

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 6- 43Function DetailsInitial SettingsTable 6-12 Other Non-volatile SettingsWeb interface EnabledCommand prompt f

6- 44 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Function DetailsInitial Settings

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2ContentsPredefined Math Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Getting Started

1- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedThis chapter describes basic operations for Agilent B2900. Before learning the details of B29

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 3Getting StartedApplying DC OutputApplying DC OutputB2900 can be used as a DC voltage or current source. The

1- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedApplying DC OutputThis example sets the Source value to +500 mV.Step 3. Setting the Limit val

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 5Getting StartedPerforming Spot MeasurementPerforming Spot MeasurementB2900 can be used as a DC voltage or cu

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAccording to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004Manufacturer’s Name:Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte. Ltd.Manufacturer’

1- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedPerforming Sweep MeasurementPerforming Sweep MeasurementB2900 supports sweep measurements. Th

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 7Getting StartedPerforming Sweep Measurement5. Use the rotary knob, arrow keys, or numeric/alpha keys to set

1- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedOperation TipsOperation TipsThis section introduces key operation and status information on B

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 9Getting StartedOperation TipsFigure 1-2 Editing the SetupFor more information about the front panel keys, se

1- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedOperation SummaryOperation SummaryThis section summarizes front panel operations on B2900.•

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 11Getting StartedOperation SummaryTable 1-1 Basic OperationsTable 1-2 Channel SetupTask Relevant front panel

1- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedOperation SummaryTable 1-3 Source SetupTable 1-4 Measurement SetupTask Relevant front panel

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 13Getting StartedOperation SummaryTable 1-5 Display SetupTable 1-6 File OperationsTo set measurement ranging

1- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedOperation SummaryTable 1-7 Miscellaneous FunctionsTable 1-8 Interface SetupTask Relevant fro

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 1- 15Getting StartedOperation SummaryTable 1-9 System Setup and OperationsTo sets LAN settings to the default se

COMPLIANCE WITH GERMAN NOISE REQUIREMENTSThis is to declare that this product is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Ma

1- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2Getting StartedOperation Summary

2 Introduction

2- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionThis chapter describes the basic functions and features of the Agilent B2900, and consists of th

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 3IntroductionAgilent B2900 SeriesAgilent B2900 SeriesAgilent B2900 is a series of precision SMU (source/measu

2- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionFront ViewFront ViewThis section describes the front view of the Agilent B2900 series.• Line swi

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 5IntroductionFront View• Auto keyStarts a repeat measurement. If a repeat measurement is in progress, stops t

2- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionFront View• Numeric/alpha keysUsed to enter the value of setup parameters such as the source out

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 7IntroductionRear ViewRear ViewThis section describes the rear view of the Agilent B2900 series.• Channel 2 s

2- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionRear View• USB-B connectorConnects to USB interface.• Digital I/O connectorD-sub 25 pin female c

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 9IntroductionSource/Measure UnitSource/Measure UnitThe source/measure unit (SMU) can apply voltage or current

Safety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failur

2- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSource/Measure UnitMeasurement ParametersB2900 supports the following measurement parameters.•

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 11IntroductionSource/Measure UnitOutput and Measurement RangesThis section describes typical specifications o

2- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSource/Measure UnitTable 2-2 Current Output RangeRange valueSetting resolutionDC output current

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 13IntroductionSource/Measure UnitTable 2-3 Voltage Output Rangea. Table 2-4 shows the limitations when using

2- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSource/Measure UnitTable 2-4 Limitations for using Channels 1 and 2Table 2-5 Current Measuremen

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 15IntroductionSource/Measure UnitTable 2-6 Voltage Measurement RangeTable 2-7 Resistance Measurement Range1Ra

2- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecificationsSpecificationsThis chapter lists specifications and supplemental information for

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 17IntroductionSpecificationsTable 2-8 Voltage Source SpecificationsTable 2-9 Current Source SpecificationsRan

2- 18 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecificationsTable 2-10 Voltage Measurement SpecificationsTable 2-11 Current Measurement Speci

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 19IntroductionSpecificationsSource Supplemental Characteristics• Temperature coefficient (0 C to 18 C and 2

• GROUND THE INSTRUMENTThis is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electri

2- 20 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecifications• Current output settling time:Time required to reach within 0.1 % (0.3 % for 3 A

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 21IntroductionSpecificationsMeasurement Supplemental Characteristics• Temperature coefficient (0 C to 18 C

2- 22 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecificationsTable 2-12 Maximum Duty Cycle and Pulse WidthTable 2-13 Minimum Pulse Width at th

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 23IntroductionSpecificationsOther Supplemental CharacteristicsOutput Characteristics• Sensing modes: 2-wire o

2- 24 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecificationsHigh Capacitance ModeThe high capacitance mode permits the measurement of devices

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 25IntroductionSpecifications• High Capacitance mode working conditions:• V/I mode: Voltage source mode only•

2- 26 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionSpecificationsTable 2-15 Typical Performance of Auto Resistance Measurement (4-wire), 2 V range

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 27IntroductionSpecificationsGeneral Specifications• EnvironmentFor use in indoor facilities• Temperature rang

2- 28 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionOperation and FunctionsOperation and FunctionsFront Panel Interface4.3” color TFT WQVGA (48027

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 29IntroductionOperation and FunctionsEasy Access to Source/Measurement Capabilities• Settings:• V/I source mo

Safety SymbolsThe general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below.Direct current.Alternating current.Protective

2- 30 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionOperation and FunctionsSource/Measurement CapabilitiesSweep Measurement• Number of steps: 1 to

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 31IntroductionOperation and FunctionsProgram and Interface CapabilitiesProgramming LanguageThe B2900 supports

2- 32 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionOperation and FunctionsDigital I/O Interface• Connector: 25-pin female D• Input/output pins: 14

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 33IntroductionSoftware and DriversSoftware and Drivers• Agilent B2900A Quick I/V Measurement SoftwareThe B290

2- 34 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionAccessoriesAccessoriesFurnished AccessoriesThe Agilent B2900 is furnished with the following ac

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 2- 35IntroductionAccessories16442B Test Fixture16442B-010 Add triaxial cables, 1.5 m, 4 ea.16442B-011 Add triaxi

2- 36 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2IntroductionOptionsOptionsTable 2-18 lists the options for the Agilent B2900.Table 2-18 OptionsOption Descr

3 Installation

3- 2 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationThis chapter describes how to install Agilent B2900 and accessories and consists of the followin

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 3InstallationInspecting the ShipmentInspecting the Shipment Perform the following inspections when the Agilen

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all applicable European Directives.The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards

3- 4 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationInspecting the ShipmentFigure 3-1 Display Example for 1-ch ModelFigure 3-2 Display Example for 2

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 5InstallationInstalling the Agilent B2900Installing the Agilent B2900This section describes information you m

3- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationInstalling the Agilent B2900SHOCK HAZARD: The power cord provides the chassis ground through a t

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 7InstallationInstalling the Agilent B2900Rack InstallationNOTE Use the Rack Mount kit (Option 1CM) to rack mo

3- 8 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance should be performed periodically to keep the Agilent B2900 in

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 9InstallationMaintenance1. If it is in the remote state, press the Cancel / Local key.2. Press the On/Off swi

3- 10 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting a DUTConnecting a DUTThis section describes how to connect a device under test (DUT)

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 11InstallationConnecting a DUT2-Wire Connections or 4-Wire ConnectionsWhen connecting a DUT, you can choose t

3- 12 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting a DUTFloatingWith the default setting, Low Force and Low Sense terminals are connect

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 13InstallationConnecting a DUTUsing Test LeadsB2900 source/measure terminals use banana jacks. For connecting

Power Supply and Measurement Safety• Power Supply SafetyThis instrument can output high currents and voltages. Make sure that the load or device under

3- 14 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting a DUTUsing the N1295A Test FixtureAgilent N1295A is a test fixture which has four tr

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 15InstallationConnecting a DUTCAUTION Maximum voltage and currentThe test fixture and adapters must be used u

3- 16 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting a DUTConnections 1. Attach the banana to triaxial adapter to the B2900 source/measur

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 17InstallationConnecting a DUTNOTE Performing high voltage measurementWhen the Digital I/O interlock terminal

3- 18 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting a DUTGuarding Guarding reduces the leakage current between the instrument and a DUT.

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 19InstallationInstalling the Interlock CircuitInstalling the Interlock Circuit The interlock circuit is a sim

3- 20 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationInstalling the Interlock CircuitProcedure 1. Mount two mechanical switches onto your shielding

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 21InstallationInstalling the Interlock CircuitFigure 3-13 Dimensions of the Interlock Switch (Agilent part nu

3- 22 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2InstallationConnecting to the InterfacesConnecting to the InterfacesCAUTION Electrostatic discharges greate

Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2 3- 23InstallationConnecting to the Interfaces1. If you have not already done so, install the Agilent IO Librarie