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Making Field Effect Transistor Characterization Using SMU
Introduction: The Keysight’s B2900A Series Precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU) is a compact and cost-effective bench-top SMU with the capability to output and measure both voltage and current. The B2900A SMU enables you to make a wide range of current versus voltage (IV) measurements more accurately and quickly than ever before. In addition, the B2900A SMU comes with an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and free PC-based application software that make it easy for you to begin making productive measurements immediately. In general, Field effect transistor (FET) characterization requires applying different voltages and currents under either constant or swept conditions to the transistor terminals. The B2902A and B2912A have two SMU channels, with each channel possessing accurate IV measurement capabilities as well as the ability to supply either constant or swept voltage/current. This makes the B2902A and B2912A excellent choices for accurate IV characterization of FETs. This demonstration guide shows how easily you can make undertake FET characterization using the B2900A SMU.
Measurement Concept
An IV characteristics measurement of a field effect transistor is made based on the
following:
Source value is increased.
Interface (GUI).
Setup
1. Put the device on the device socket in the fixture
(The FET Source, Gate and Drain are connected to 1, 2 and 3 respectively. If device has a substrate terminal, it is connected to 4.).
2. Put the N1294A-001 on the Ch 1 output terminals of the B2900A SMU.
3. Put the N1294A-001 on the Ch 2 output terminals of the B2900A SMU.
4. Connect the N1294A-001 Ch 1 Low terminal to the fixture terminal 1 with a triaxial cable.
5. Connect the N1294A-001 Ch 1 High terminal to the fixture terminal 2 with a triaxial cable.
6. Connect the N1294A-001 Ch 2 Low terminal to the fixture terminal 4 with a triaxial cable.
7. Connect the N1294A-001 Ch 2 High terminal to the fixture terminal 3 with a triaxial cable.
8. Connect terminals 1 to 4 on the fixture with a black Pin-Plug Cable.
9. Close the fixture cover.
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