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HP 4142B
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HP 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor
Operation Manual
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments with serial numbers 312lJ-
and above. With changes described in Appendix A, this manual also
applies to instruments with serial numbers 2716J-, 283OJ-, and 294&J-.
HP Part No. 04142-90010
Printed in Japan
March 1992
Edition 5
E0392
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BrandHP
Model4142B
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Chapter 1 Installation

Covers instrument setup, power requirements, and environmental considerations.

Chapter 3 Test Device Connections

Details methods and considerations for connecting test devices to the instrument.

Chapter 4 Operation Guide

Explains basic operation, safety precautions, commands, and measurement procedures.

Chapter 5 Measurement Modes

Describes various measurement types like spot, sweep, and pulsed measurements.

Chapter 6 Measurement Functions

Covers ranging, averaging, filtering, program memory, and external instrument control.

Appendix B Specifications

Details technical specifications and performance characteristics of the instrument and modules.

Chapter 1 Installation

Installing the HP 4142 B

Instructions for physically installing the main unit and its components.

Grounding Requirements

Essential safety information for proper grounding of the instrument.

Chapter 2 Overview

HP 41420 A HPSMU and HP 41421 B MPSMU

Information on the High Power SMU and Medium Power SMU modules.

Measurement Modes

A summary of the ten different measurement modes supported.

Chapter 3 Test Device Connections

HPSMU and MPSMU Connections

Connection examples for HPSMU and MPSMU modules.

HVU Connections

Connection examples for the HVU module, including status terminals.

Chapter 4 Operation Guide

Before Applying Power

Covers safety precautions before powering on the instrument.

Applying Power

Procedures for powering the instrument on and performing self-tests.

Sending the HP-IB Command

Details on sending commands and statements via the HP-IB interface.

Getting Data from the HP 4142 B

Instructions for retrieving measurement data from the instrument.

If an Error Occurs

Information on error codes, reading the error register, and resetting.

Forcing and Measuring

Basic operations for forcing voltage/current and performing measurements.

Forcing Constant Voltage

How to set and force a constant voltage output.

Forcing Constant Current

How to set and force a constant current output.

Performing the Staircase Sweep Measurement

Detailed procedure for executing staircase sweep measurements.

Chapter 5 Measurement Modes

Spot Measurements

Describes how to perform spot measurements.

Staircase Sweep Measurements

Details staircase sweep measurement methods and waveforms.

1 ch Pulsed Spot Measurements

Explains pulsed spot measurements using a single channel.

Pulsed Sweep Measurements

Covers pulsed sweep measurement operations and waveforms.

Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias Measurements

Describes combined staircase sweep and pulsed bias measurements.

Chapter 6 Measurement Functions

Compliance;Limiter

Understanding voltage/current compliance and limit settings.

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Functions

Self-Calibration; Self-Test

Procedures for performing self-calibration and self-test routines.

Appendix B Specifications

SMUs (HP 41420 A and HP 41421 B)

Detailed specifications for the SMU modules.

HVU (HP 41423 A)

Detailed specifications for the High Voltage Source/Monitor Unit.

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