Keysight Technologies B2900 Series User Manual

Keysight B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 5 1-11
Getting Started
Operation Summary
Table 1-1 Basic Operations
Table 1-2 Channel Setup
Task Relevant front panel key
To turn the B2900 on/off Standby switch
To change the display mode
View key
To enable/disable the specified channel Ch 1
On/Off switch or Ch 2 On/Off switch
To cancel the previous setup operation
Cancel/Local key
To return to the upper menu of a function key or softkey
Cancel/Local key
To return to the local status from the remote status Cancel/Local key
To start a single (one shot) output/measurement
Trigger key
To start a repeat (continuous) measurement
Auto key
To move the field pointer Rotary knob or arrow keys
To move the digit pointer Rotary knob or arrow keys
To switch the EDIT/MOVE status Rotary knob on a setup field
To select the setup value Assist keys, rotary knob, or arrow keys
To save/recall all setup information of the B2900 Config > Save or Recall function keys
Task Relevant front panel key
To enable/disable the specified channel Ch 1
On/Off switch or Ch 2 On/Off switch
To select the sensing type; 2-wire or 4-wire Config > Source > Connection function keys
To select the low terminal status; grounded or floating Config > Source > Connection function keys
To enable/disable high capacitance mode Config > Source > Connection function keys
To enable/disable over voltage/current protection Config > Source > Connection function keys
To enable/disable resistance compensation Config > Measure > R Compen function keys
To enable/disable 2-channel synchronous operation Config > Common > Group function keys

Keysight Technologies B2900 Series Specifications

General

Type	Precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU)
Voltage Range	±210 V
Display	4.3-inch color LCD
Minimum Voltage	100 nV
Minimum Current	10 fA
Current Resolution	10 fA
Voltage Resolution	100 nV
Connectivity	GPIB, USB, LAN
Programming Languages	SCPI
Compliance	LXI
Model Series	B2900 Series
Channels	Single-channel and dual-channel models available

Summary

Getting Started

Turning B2900 on

Procedure for connecting the power cord and powering on the instrument.

Applying DC Output

Procedure for configuring B2900 as a voltage source and applying a voltage.

Performing Spot Measurement

Procedure for performing a single-point current measurement.

Performing Sweep Measurement

Procedure for applying staircase sweep voltage and measuring current.

Introduction

Keysight B2900 Series

Overview of the B2900 SMU product lineup, capabilities, and specifications.

Front View

Description of the instrument's front panel controls, keys, and display.

Software and Drivers

Information on PC software, web interface, and drivers for instrument control.

Installation

Inspecting the Shipment

Procedure for inspecting the instrument and accessories for shipping damage.

Installing the Keysight B2900

Key considerations and steps for physically installing the B2900 instrument.

Connecting a DUT

Guide on how to connect a device under test to the instrument's terminals.

Connecting to the Interfaces

Instructions for connecting the instrument via GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces.

Front Panel Reference

Hard Keys and Rotary Knob

Explanation of the function of the instrument's physical keys and rotary knob.

Display and Assist Keys

Details on display modes and the associated softkeys and assist keys.

System key group

Overview of system setup functions like error handling, reset, calibration.

Front Panel Operations

Basic Operations

Fundamental operations for navigating and changing settings on the instrument.

To Set Source Output

Procedures for configuring and controlling the source output parameters.

To Execute Measurement

Procedures for performing various measurement tasks on the instrument.

Function Details

Limit/Compliance

Explanation of output limiters for preventing device damage from over/under voltage/current.

Trigger System

Description of the ARM-TRIGGER model and its operation.

Initial Settings

Details on the default system and SMU initial settings for power-on and reset.