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HP 4280A Service Manual

HP 4280A
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OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL 4280A
IMHz C METER/C-V PLOTTER
(Including Option 001)
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments with
serial numbers prefixed 2346J.
With changes described in Section VII, this manual
also applies to instruments with serial numbers
prefixed 23 I5J.
For additional important information about serial
numbers, see INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY
MANUAL in Section I.
0 COPYRIGHT: YOKOGAWA-HEWLETT-PACKARD, LTD., 1983
9-1, TAKAKURA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
I
Manual Part No. 04280-90001
Microfiche Part No. 04280-90051
Printed: OCT. 1985
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HP 4280A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
Model4280A
CategoryPlotter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Measurement Modes

Overview of the instrument's primary measurement modes: C, C-V, and C-t.

Specifications

Details common performance parameters for capacitance, conductance, and measurement modes.

Measurement Ranges and Accuracy

Lists measurement ranges, accuracy, and error correction details.

C Mode Specifications

Details C mode functions, parameters, connection modes, and accuracies.

C-V Mode Specifications

Details C-V mode functions, parameters, sweep modes, and accuracies.

C-t Mode Specifications

Details C-t mode functions, bias modes, integration, and parameters.

Installation

Power Requirements and Fuse Selection

Details power needs, voltage selection, and fuse requirements.

Installation and Option Installation

Instructions for bench/rack mounting and installing accessory options.

Operation

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and describes general front panel controls, modes, and connection settings.

Math, Digit Shift, and Recorder Controls

Describes MATH, DIGIT SHIFT keys, and X-Y recorder controls.

Function Select Keys

Details the keys for selecting measurement functions (C•G, C, G).

Self Test and Measurement Modes

Explains self-test procedures and measurement modes (C•G, C, G).

Operation Error Codes (Continued)

Continues the list of operation error codes and their meanings.

Connection Modes

Explains the fourteen selectable connection modes for the instrument.

Internal Error Correction

Error Correction Procedures

Outlines procedures for internal error correction using different connection methods.

External Operations and Error Correction

External Triggering and Error Correction

Describes external triggering and details procedures for external error correction.

C Mode Operation

C Mode Measurement Example

Provides a step-by-step example of performing a C mode measurement.

HP-IB Controlled Operation

HP-IB Controlled C Mode Example

Illustrates controlling C mode measurements via HP-IB.

HP-IB Controlled C-V Mode Example

Illustrates controlling C-V mode measurements via HP-IB.

C-V Mode Operation

Bias Sweep Set-up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for setting up bias sweeps in C-V mode.

C-V Mode Measurement Example

Provides a practical example of performing a C-V mode measurement.

C-t Mode Operation

C-t Mode Parameter Setting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for setting C-t mode parameters.

Internal Mode Biasing for C-t

Explains C-t measurements with internally supplied bias pulse.

Internal Pulse Bias C-t Measurement Example

Provides an example of internal pulse bias C-t measurement.

HP-IB Controlled Internal Pulse Bias C-t Example

Illustrates controlling internal pulse bias C-t measurements via HP-IB.

External Pulse Biasing and Integration Modes

C-t Mode with Externally Supplied Bias Pulse

Details C-t mode measurements using an external bias pulse.

External Pulse Bias (Slow C-t)

Slow C-t Measurement Example

Provides an example of an external pulse bias Slow C-t measurement.

HP-IB Controlled Slow C-t Example

Illustrates controlling Slow C-t measurements via HP-IB.

External Pulse Bias (Fast C-t)

Fast C-t Measurement Example

Provides an example of an external pulse bias Fast C-t measurement.

Option 001: High Resolution

HP-IB Interface Details

Remote Program Codes (Control Functions)

Lists remote program codes for function, connection, bias, range, and speed.

Remote Program Codes (Trigger, Sweep, Correction, Cable Length, Digit Shift)

Lists remote program codes for trigger, sweep, correction, cable length, and digit shift.

Remote Program Codes (Math, Store, Self Test, Offset, Recorder)

Lists remote program codes for math, store, self-test, offset, and recorder functions.

Remote Program Codes (Learn Mode, Isolate)

Lists remote program codes for Learn Mode and Isolate function.

Remote Program Codes for Measurement Parameters

Lists remote program codes for setting measurement parameters.

Setting Parameters via HP-IB

Details how to set instrument parameters using the HP-IB interface.

Data Output and Transfer

Data Transfer Modes Explained

Explains standard and block data transfer modes.

Block Data Transfer Mode

Details the block data transfer mode for high-speed measurements.

Programming Guide

Appendix: External Error Correction

External Error Correction Conditions and Methods

Lists conditions and methods for external error correction.

Device Measurement and Error Correction

Procedures for measuring device parameters and applying error correction.

Performance Tests

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