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Keysight semiconductor teaching lab solutions are designed to help universities connect semiconductor theory with hands-on measurement practice. The portfolio includes three focused learning paths: UU101LAB Basic Design and Measurement, UU102LAB Parametric Test and On-Wafer Measurement, and UU103LAB Photonics IC Measurement. Together, they help students gain practical experience with professional-grade semiconductor instruments, software, guided lab exercises, and workflows used in real semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing environments.

The exact content depends on the selected lab:

• UU101LAB Basic Design and Measurement focuses on foundational semiconductor device measurement and radio frequency (RF) design. It includes 12 hours of structured hands-on labs, prebuilt Digital Learning Suite (DLS) test plans and lab sheets, Advanced Design System (ADS) projects, access to a precision source measure unit (SMU), and learning activities around light-emitting diodes (LEDs), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), mixer design, and field-effect transistor (FET) amplifier design.

• UU102LAB Parametric Test and On-Wafer Measurement focuses on device characterization and wafer-level measurement. It includes a probe station, parameter analyzer, device under test (DUT) units, and 13 hours of structured hands-on laboratory exercises across seven guided labs. Students learn current-voltage (I-V) measurement, capacitance-voltage (C-V) analysis, threshold voltage extraction, ultra-low current measurement, leakage characterization, pulsed measurements, self-heating mitigation, and data interpretation.

• UU103LAB Photonics IC Measurement focuses on photonic integrated circuit (PIC) measurement and optical coupling. It includes a probe station, tunable laser source, component analyzer, source measure unit, polarization synthesizer, optical power meter, three photonic IC DUT units, Lambdascan measurement software, and 18 hours of structured hands-on laboratory exercises across six guided labs.

Choose the lab based on the learning outcomes you want students to achieve.

• Choose UU101LAB Basic Design and Measurement if your course needs to introduce semiconductor device measurements and RF design fundamentals. It is a good fit for courses that connect basic device behavior with circuit design, simulation, and optimization using professional-grade tools such as DLS, ADS, and precision SMUs.

• Choose UU102LAB Parametric Test and On-Wafer Measurement if your course needs to teach semiconductor device characterization, wafer probing, low-current measurement, I-V measurement, C-V measurement, pulsed testing, and practical data analysis. It is the strongest fit when the objective is to expose students to realistic wafer-level and device characterization workflows.

• Choose UU103LAB Photonics IC Measurement if your course needs to teach photonic device testing, optical coupling, wavelength-dependent measurements, polarization behavior, and optical-to-electrical or electrical-to-optical validation. It is designed to give students hands-on experience in photonic IC testing and optical coupling optimization.

Universities can also use the labs as a progressive learning pathway. For example, students can start with basic semiconductor design and measurement, advance to parametric test and on-wafer measurement, and then move into photonic IC measurement for specialized optical and electro-optical applications.

Yes. The Keysight Semiconductor Teaching Lab Solution is positioned for undergraduate and postgraduate semiconductor education. It is designed to help educators deliver experiential learning while equipping students with practical skills used in semiconductor instrumentation, measurement, and software workflows.

For undergraduate courses, the labs can help students move from textbook concepts to hands-on measurements. Suitable topics include basic device characterization, I-V curves, C-V behavior, threshold voltage, leakage, RF design fundamentals, and the relationship between device behavior and circuit performance.

For graduate courses or advanced electives, the labs can support deeper work in wafer-level measurement, parametric testing, low-current measurement, pulsed measurements, self-heating effects, photonic IC measurement, optical coupling, polarization control, and advanced data interpretation. UU102LAB and UU103LAB are especially relevant for courses that need to connect device physics, measurement uncertainty, wafer-level workflows, and industry-style validation methods.

These labs can also support workforce development programs, semiconductor bootcamps, technical hubs, and training centers that need to give students practical exposure to instruments, measurement methods, and workflows used in semiconductor research and manufacturing environments.

Yes. Keysight’s education teaching solutions are designed to support classroom and lab instruction with curriculum-based resources. Each teaching solution comes with editable slides, lab sheets, and a customizable training kit filled with detailed lab procedures. For the semiconductor teaching labs specifically:

• UU101LAB includes ready-to-teach structured labs, prebuilt DLS test plans, lab sheets, and ADS projects for mixer and FET amplifier design.

• UU102LAB includes structured hands-on exercises for parametric test and on-wafer measurement, including C-V measurements, I-V labs, threshold voltage extraction, ultra-low current measurement, leakage characterization, pulsed measurements, self-heating mitigation, and data analysis.

• UU103LAB includes ready-to-use laboratory experiments and structured teaching modules for photonic IC testing, optical coupling, device characterization, wavelength-dependent measurements, and polarization-related measurements.

This helps educators reduce course development time, standardize student lab experiences, and introduce industry-relevant semiconductor workflows without building every lab exercise from scratch.

Setup requirements depend on the lab configuration, the number of student groups, the instruments selected, and whether the course is focused on design, wafer-level measurement, or photonic IC measurement. In general, universities should plan for lab benches, instrument placement, computer or software access, safe device handling, instructor preparation time, and appropriate storage for devices, probes, cables, optical accessories, and teaching materials. 

The setup will vary by lab:

• UU101LAB is centered on basic design and measurement using DLS, ADS, and precision SMU-based device characterization. It is well suited for a teaching environment where students can combine software-based design exercises with hands-on electrical measurements.

• UU102LAB requires space and setup for on-wafer or device-level measurement using a probe station, parameter analyzer, DUT units, and structured lab exercises. It is designed for semiconductor parametric test and on-wafer measurement education.

• UU103LAB requires a photonics measurement setup that includes optical and electrical instruments, a probe station, photonic IC DUT units, laser source, component analyzer, polarization synthesizer, optical power meter, and Lambdascan Measurement Software. It is designed for photonic IC testing and optical coupling education.

Educators do not need to make these decisions alone. Setting up an engineering education laboratory requires knowledge and planning, and the teaching solution should work for the educator’s needs. Universities can engage Keysight to help determine the right teaching solution, lab configuration, and implementation approach for their curriculum and facilities.