Keithley 4200A-SCS-PK3, Quick Sart Manual

Page 1: ...Model 4200A SCS Parameter Analyzer Quick Start Guide 4200A SCS PK3...

Page 2: ...otection for high transient overvoltages often associated with localAC mains connections Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains These instruments will be marked as category I...

Page 3: ...ated and operation is affected the board should be returned to the factory for proper cleaning servicing Safety precaution revision as of March 2016 Do not touch any object that could provide a curren...

Page 4: ...80 relative humidity non condensing Storage temperature 15 C to 60 C 5 F to 140 F 5 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Carefully consider and configure the appropriate output off state source lev...

Page 5: ...ing system and mass storage When running a test sequence you can view results and plots for completed tests while the sequence is still running so you can begin analyzing results sooner USB flash driv...

Page 6: ...e box 3 Remove the documentation standard accessories USB flash drive and optional accessories such as rack mount hardware 4 Remove the packaging insert 5 Remove the 4200A SCS 6 Inspect the instrument...

Page 7: ...BNC male adapters four 6 CS 701 BNC tee adapters two 7 4200 MTRX ultra low noise SMU triaxial cables four 8 236 ILC 3 safety interlock cable 9 4200 PA remote preamplifiers two 10 4200 TRX 2 ultra low...

Page 8: ...ke sure any test fixture connected to the system protects the operator from contact with hazardous voltages hot surfaces and sharp objects Use shields barriers insulation and safety interlocks to acco...

Page 9: ...Us are functional When the safety interlock signal is not asserted the switch is open the 200 V range on the SMUs is disabled limiting the nominal output to 40 V To keep users safe always read and fol...

Page 10: ...d and SMU 200 V ranges are enabled Conversely the interlock circuit is open de asserted when the lid is open and the SMU 200 V ranges are disabled High voltage test fixtures require extra precaution t...

Page 11: ...with 3 lug triaxial connectors The 8101 PIV test fixture that is included with the 4200A SCS PK3 allows the 4200A SCS to be connected to a discrete device For connections to a probe station for wafer...

Page 12: ...in the power cord In addition a redundant protective earth connection is provided through a screw on the rear panel This terminal should be connected to a known protective earth In the event of a fai...

Page 13: ...on the 4200A SCS 1 Make sure the power is off The power switch on the front panel in the lower right corner is not lit when power is off 2 Plug the male end of the line cord into a properly grounded A...

Page 14: ...Configuration Navigator The left pane is the Configuration Navigator 4 Change the Powerline Frequency as needed 5 Select Save The default powerline frequency is set to 60 Hz If the setting is wrong th...

Page 15: ...Safety Introduction Connect I V Test C V Test FAQs Next Steps...

Page 16: ...Make connections for the I V test If you are using the supplied test fixture connect the MOSFET and test fixture as shown in this diagram...

Page 17: ...200 PA to a test fixture 3 4200 MTRX 1 Ultra low noise SMU triaxial cable mini triaxial connects 4200 SMU units to a test fixture 4 TG 439 nMOSFET DUT 1 Plug into the test socket that is labeled DC ON...

Page 18: ...the default project is loaded The next graphic shows the tests in this project To work with a test 1 Select vds id located under 4terminal n fet Because the vds id project is already defined for the s...

Page 19: ...e voltages 2 V 3 V 4 V and 5 V SMU2 Perform a 51 point sweep of drain voltage 0 V to 5 V at each gate voltage A current measurement is performed at each voltage sweep point 3 Change the settings as ne...

Page 20: ...nly that test will run For example in the following graphic when you select only the vds id test will run In the following example only one test is run To run the vds id test 1 In the project tree sel...

Page 21: ...to run then check and select the device subsite or project item that contains the tests For example in the following graphic when you select all the checked tests under 4terminal n fet run Safety Int...

Page 22: ...can use the Analyze sheet which is similar to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and the graph To view vds id test results 1 Select Analyze 2 Select an icon next to View to choose the type of information...

Page 23: ...termined by the Graph Defaults setting in My Settings you can choose jpg or bmp format To save your test data 1 Select Save Data 2 On the Save Test Data As dialog box select one of the following butto...

Page 24: ...h Settings button To customize a graph 1 Select Graph Settings 2 To include a Legend and Title select those options from the Graph Settings menu 3 To use different colors for the graph series select G...

Page 25: ...Safety Introduction Connect C V Test I V Test FAQs Next Steps...

Page 26: ...Make connections for the C V test If you are using the supplied test fixture connect the nMOSFET and test fixture as shown in this diagram...

Page 27: ...able male to male 100 1 5 m 3 CS 1391 tee adapters 2 SMA tee adapter female male female 4 8101 PIV Component Test Fixture 1 5 8101 309 nMOSFET with S D B connected together DUT 1 Plug into PULSE IV te...

Page 28: ...the 4terminal n fet device The Configure pane on the next page is where you define the test In the test shown the device is connected to the CVH1 and the CVL1 terminals of the 4210 CVU Note that the...

Page 29: ...osfet settings should be CVH1 Default setting for DC bias is swept from 5 V to 5 V in 0 2 V steps with a 1 MHz capacitance measurement taken at each step CVL1 Default setting is set to DC Gnd 2 Change...

Page 30: ...test is run To run the cv nmosfet test 1 In the project tree select cv nmosfet to highlight it 2 On the toolbar select While the test is running Run shows two arrows circling the icon and Stop turns r...

Page 31: ...h is similar to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or the graph To view cv nmosfet test results 1 Select Analyze 2 Select an icon next to View to choose the type of information you would like to see Data a...

Page 32: ...ote that the graph output is determined by the Graph Defaults setting in My Settings you can choose jpg or bmp format To save your test data 1 Select Save Data 2 On the Save Test Data As dialog box se...

Page 33: ...the C V curve is measured between the gate and the source drain bulk Notice that the COX CFB and VFB parameters are extracted and displayed on the screen You can customize graphs with options that ar...

Page 34: ...mini triaxial cable 4200A MTRX from the SMU What should I do The mini triaxial connector is a locking connector To remove it pull the knurled part of the connector back A configuration error has been...

Page 35: ...th the instrument 4200A SCS User Manual Contains basic information about using the system plus application based examples that will help familiarize you with the instrument 4200A SCS Reference Manual...

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