Keithley 4200-SCS User Manual

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Section 1: Getting Started Model 4200-SCS User’s Manual
Model 4200-SCS Hardware Overview
DC source-measure unit (SMU)
This section provides detailed information about several 4200-SCS hardware components, and is
arranged as follows:
• Models 4200-SMU and 4210-SMU overview: Discusses 4200-SMU and 4210-SMU basic
source and measure characteristics, basic circuit configurations, operating boundaries, and
connectors.
• SMU with Model 4200-PA overview: Describes how the 4200-PA extends 4200-SMU and
4210-SMU dynamic range, and covers source and measure characteristics, basic circuit
configurations, operating boundaries, connectors, and mounting methods.
• Ground unit (GNDU): Provides basic information about using the ground unit, including
basic characteristics and connectors.
Models 4200-SMU and 4210-SMU overview
The following paragraphs discuss the basic characteristics of the 4200-SMU and 4210-SMU.
Basic SMU circuit configuration
The basic SMU circuit configuration is shown in Figure 1-8. The SMU operates as a voltage or
current source (depending on source function) in series with an I-Meter, and connected in parallel
with a V-Meter. The voltage limit (V-limit) and current limit (I-limit) circuits limit the voltage or
current to the programmed compliance value. In this local sensing example, the SMU FORCE
terminal is connected to device-under test (DUT) HI, while the DUT LO is connected to COMMON.
See the Reference Manual, Connections and Configuration, page 4-1, and Reference Manual,
Source-Measure Concepts, page 5-1, for details.

Keithley 4200-SCS Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	4200-SCS
Category	Semiconductors
Language	English