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41501B

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Pulse

The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 41501B is an SMU and Pulse Generator Expander designed to extend the measurement capabilities of the 4155 and 4156 series Semiconductor Parameter Analyzers. It provides additional expansion slots to configure High-Power SMUs (HPSMU), Medium-Power SMUs (MPSMU), Pulse Generator Units (PGU), and includes a Ground Unit (GNDU) as standard.

Pulse GenerationSemiconductor TestingSource Measure Unit

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesDedicated host interface connector for 4155/4156 connection
DisplayNone (controlled via host parameter analyzer)

System and Configuration

ParameterValue
Supported Module TypesHigh-Power SMU (HPSMU), Medium-Power SMU (MPSMU), Pulse Generator Unit (PGU)
Ground Unit (GNDU) IntegrationIncluded as standard
Maximum Configurable HPSMU Channels1 (occupies 2 slots)
Maximum Configurable MPSMU Channels2

Pulse Generator Unit (PGU) Performance

ParameterValue
PGU Output Channels per Module2 channels
PGU Output Impedance50 ohms (nominal)
PGU Output Voltage Range (Open Circuit)-40 V to +40 V
PGU Output Voltage Range (Into 50 Ohm)-20 V to +20 V
PGU Base Voltage Level Range (Open Circuit)-40 V to +40 V
PGU Base Voltage Level Range (Into 50 Ohm)-20 V to +20 V

Source Monitor Unit (SMU) Capabilities

ParameterValue
Medium-Power SMU (MPSMU) SupportYes (via optional MPSMU modules)
HPSMU Maximum Voltage Output±200 V
HPSMU Maximum Current Output±1 A
MPSMU Maximum Voltage Output±100 V
MPSMU Maximum Current Output±100 mA
HPSMU Minimum Voltage Resolution2 uV
HPSMU Minimum Current Resolution10 fA
MPSMU Minimum Voltage Resolution2 uV
MPSMU Minimum Current Resolution10 fA

Ground Unit (GNDU) Specifications

ParameterValue
GNDU Maximum Sink Current1.6 A
GNDU Terminal Connection TypeTriaxial

SMU Specifications

ParameterValue
HPSMU Maximum Output Power20 W
MPSMU Maximum Output Power2 W

Technology

Semiconductor Parametric Test

Applications

Semiconductor Device Characterization and Pulsed Testing