The Keysight HP 41420A is a High Power Source/Monitor Unit (HPSMU) plug-in module designed for the HP 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor. It is capable of forcing and measuring up to +/-200 V or +/-1 A with a maximum power output of 14 W. It features robust pulsed and constant measurement capabilities with advanced compliance limits.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Mainframe Slots Occupied | 2 slots |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Type | High Power Source/Monitor Unit (HPSMU) |
| Compatible Mainframe | HP 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Voltage | +/-200 V |
| Maximum Output Current | +/-1 A |
| Maximum Output Power | 14 W |
| Maximum Current (2 V range) | +/-1 A |
| Maximum Current (20 V range) | +/-1 A, +/-700 mA |
| Maximum Current (40 V range) | +/-350 mA |
| Maximum Current (100 V range) | +/-125 mA |
| Maximum Current (200 V range) | +/-50 mA |
| Maximum Voltage (1 nA to 100 mA current ranges) | 10 nA to 100 mA current ranges |
| Maximum Voltage (1 A current range) | +/-200 V, +/-100 V, +/-40 V, +/-20 V, +/-14 V |
Operating Modes & Advanced Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Operating Modes | V source / I monitor, I source / V monitor |
| Advanced Operating Modes | V source / V monitor, I source / I monitor (High speed spot, Analog search, Quasi-pulsed spot) |
| Compliance Limitations | Prevents damage by specifying I compliance for V source or V compliance for I source |
| Compliance Resolution | Same resolution as the output voltage or current |
Pulse Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Width Range | 1 ms to 50 ms |
| Pulse Width Resolution | 100 µs |
| Pulse Period Range | 10 ms to 500 ms |
| Pulse Period Resolution | 100 µs |
| Maximum Pulse Duty Cycle | 50% |
| Pulse Measurement Range (2 V output range) | 10 nA to 1 A |
| Pulse Measurement Range (20 V to 200 V output range) | 100 µA to 1 A |
| Pulse Output Range (10 nA to 10 µA measurement range) | 2 V |
| Pulse Output Range (100 µA to 1 A measurement range) | 2 V to 200 V |
Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Source Ranges | ±2 V, ±20 V, ±40 V, ±100 V, ±200 V |
| Current Source Ranges | ±10 nA, ±100 nA, ±1 µA, ±10 µA, ±100 µA, ±1 mA, ±10 mA, ±100 mA, ±1 A |
| Voltage Measurement Ranges | ±2 V, ±20 V, ±40 V, ±100 V, ±200 V |
| Current Measurement Ranges | ±10 nA, ±100 nA, ±1 µA, ±10 µA, ±100 µA, ±1 mA, ±10 mA, ±100 mA, ±1 A |
Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Current Source Resolution | 20 pA |
| Minimum Voltage Source Resolution | 100 µV |
| Minimum Current Measurement Resolution | 100 fA (using High-Resolution ADC) |
| Minimum Voltage Measurement Resolution | 20 µV (using High-Resolution ADC) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Terminals | Dual triaxial connectors (Force and Sense) |
| Sensing Configuration | 4-wire Kelvin connection |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic Voltage Measurement Accuracy | ±0.05% |
| Basic Current Measurement Accuracy | ±0.2% |
| Integration Time Settings | Short / Medium / Long |
| Maximum Load Capacitance | 1000 pF |
| Maximum Guard Capacitance | 1000 pF |
Technology
Modular Source/Monitor Unit (SMU)
Applications
Semiconductor and electronic component DC parametric testing