Agilent B1530A, Keysight B1530A, HP B1530A
Waveform Generator / Fast Measurement Unit Module WGFMU

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RENT KEYSIGHT B1530A

The Keysight B1530A Waveform Generator / Fast Measurement Unit Module (WGFMU) is perfect for Ultra-fast IV, pulsed IV and transient IV measurements, which are becoming an increasingly common requirement for the R&D of next generation semiconductor, device and materials. The Keysight B1530A Waveform Generator/Fast Measurement Unit (WGFMU), used with the Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer,  is a unique measurement module best for those time dependent measurements. They have been typically performed by the combination of pulse generators and oscilloscopes, but the load line effect, which is error by the voltage drop of residual resistance, was the problem for the accurate measurement. The B1530A WGFMU integrates arbitrary waveform generation and simultaneous high-speed measurement capabilities, and Keysight's unique dynamic SMU technology enables accurate and more sensitive measurement than the pulse generator based solution without load line effect. This is very powerful and useful solution to perform leading-edge ultra-fast IV, pulsed IV and transient IV applications such as ultra-fast NBTI and RTN measurement, etc.

The sensitivity of ultra-fast IV, pulsed IV and transient IV measurement is another challenge. Flowing current can be different order between pulse base and pulse peak, and some devices show drastic impedance change by the applied waveform. Keysight B1530A has capability to specify the measurement range at any points, and the range is changed dynamically in the arbitrary waveform output. Accordingly, the best range and resolution can be utilized for accurate measurement with the Keysight B1530A.

The advanced measurement capabilities of the B1530A WGFMU enable the measurements that have been difficult by the conventional measurement instruments. The B1530A WGFMU enables characterization less than µs order because of its fast measurement and high sensitivity. For example, it can be used for leading-edge applications such as ultra-fast NBTI/PBTI and RTN measurements that are key challenges for the advanced semiconductor reliability. Keysight B1500A provides the ready-to-use application software for quick start-up of those difficult applications.

Key specifications and features of the Keysight B1530A WGFMU include:

The only true pulse/transient measurement solution without load line effect

• Arbitrary waveform generation and high-speed IV measurement capabilities are integrated
• No load line effect accurate pulsed IV measurement by Keysight unique dynamic SMU technology
• Solution for ultra-fast IV (current-voltage), pulsed IV and transient IV measurements such as NBTI/PBTI, RTN (Random Telegraph Signal Noise), etc

Measurement capabilities

• DC output and arbitrary waveform generation with 10 ns programmable resolution (10V peak-to-peak output)
• High-speed voltage/current measurement (200 MSa/s, 5ns sampling rate)
• Wide current range available by dynamic ranging capability in arbitrary waveform output
• Dual channel output