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B2912A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)*misc

The Keysight B2912A is a high-performance 2-channel Precision Source Measure Unit (SMU) capable of sourcing and measuring both voltage and current. It delivers a wide measurement range with high resolution down to 10 fA and 100 nV, alongside high-speed digitizing capabilities, a graphical user interface, and standard PC connectivity interfaces.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, LAN (LXI Class C compliant), USB 2.0 (Host and Device), Digital I/O (9-pin D-sub)
Display4.3 inch Color TFT LCD with 480 x 272 resolution
Calibration Interval1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 250 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)213 mm W x 88 mm H x 348 mm D (without bumpers and handle)
Weight6.4 kg

Key Specifications & Channel Configuration

ParameterValue
Number of Channels2
Maximum Voltage Range±210 V
Maximum Current Range±3 A DC, ±10.5 A pulsed
Maximum Output Power per Channel31.8 W
Measurement Resolution (Voltage)100 nV
Measurement Resolution (Current)10 fA
Source Resolution (Voltage)100 nV
Source Resolution (Current)10 fA
Guarding ConfigurationActive Guard (via triaxial connectors)
Supported Operation ModesVoltage Source, Current Source, Voltage Measure, Current Measure, Resistance Measure

Voltage Source Specifications

ParameterValue
Voltage Ranges200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V
Voltage Programming Resolution100 nV (at 200 mV range)
Voltage Limit (Compliance) Range200 mV to 210 V
Overvoltage Protection (OVP)Programmable

Current Source Specifications

ParameterValue
Current Ranges10 nA, 100 nA, 1 µA, 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 1.5 A, 3 A (DC), 10.5 A (pulsed)
Current Programming Resolution10 fA (at 10 nA range)
Current Limit (Compliance) Range10 nA to 10.5 A
Overcurrent Protection (OCP)Programmable

Voltage Measurement Specifications

ParameterValue
Voltage Measurement Ranges200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V
Voltage Measurement Resolution100 nV
Input Impedance>90 GΩ (at 200 mV and 2 V ranges)

Current Measurement Specifications

ParameterValue
Current Measurement Ranges10 nA, 100 nA, 1 µA, 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 1.5 A, 3 A (DC), 10.5 A (pulsed)
Current Measurement Resolution10 fA

Pulse and Waveform Generator Specifications

ParameterValue
Minimum Pulse Width50 µs
Maximum Pulse Width99.999 s
Pulse Width Resolution1 µs
Maximum Number of Arbitrary Steps100,000 points

Digitizing and Triggering Capabilities

ParameterValue
Maximum Sampling Rate100,000 samples/second
Minimum Sampling Interval10 µs
Data Buffer Size100,000 readings per channel
Trigger InputsDigital I/O
Trigger OutputsDigital I/O

Connectivity, Interfaces, and Integration

ParameterValue
GPIB PortYes (IEEE-488.2)
LAN InterfaceYes (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
LXI Compliance ClassLXI Class C
USB PortsUSB 2.0 Host (front) & USB 2.0 Device (rear)
Digital I/O Interface25-pin D-sub
Interlock ConnectorYes (rear panel)
BNC/Triaxial ConnectionsTriaxial outputs (rear panel)
Active Guard TerminalsYes

User Interface and Display

ParameterValue
Display Type4.3 inch Color TFT
Display Resolution480 x 272 pixels
Number of Display Channels Shown2
Front Panel ControlsRotary knob, numeric keypad, function keys
Graphical Plotting SupportYes (Graph View, Roll View)

Software and Programming

ParameterValue
Programming Language SupportSCPI, Keithley 2400 Emulation
Emulation ModesKeithley 2400
Companion Software SupportKeysight EasyEXPERT group+, BenchVue

Safety, Environmental, and Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-30 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity Range30% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Maximum Common Mode Voltage250 V AC/DC (Isolation)
Warm-up Time40 minutes

Physical and Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Supply Voltage Range100 V to 240 V AC (±10%)
Maximum Power Consumption250 VA
Cooling Fan TypeInternal forced-air cooling
Rack Mount CompatibilityYes (2U half-rack)

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Supply Frequency Range50 Hz to 60 Hz (±10%)

Accuracy

ParameterValue
Basic Voltage Source Accuracy0.015%
Basic Current Source Accuracy0.03%
Basic Voltage Measurement Accuracy0.012%
Basic Current Measurement Accuracy0.02%

Performance

ParameterValue
Sense Connection Modes2-wire (local) or 4-wire (remote) sensing
Maximum Force-Sense Voltage Drop3 V (maximum voltage drop in lead resistance)
Sweep ModesLinear, Logarithmic, List

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 2,000 m
Storage AltitudeUp to 4,600 m
Pollution DegreePollution Degree 2

Compliance

ParameterValue
EMC ComplianceEN61326-1, EN55011 Group 1 Class A, ICES-001 Group 1 Class A
Safety ComplianceIEC61010-1, EN61010-1, UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1

Display

ParameterValue
Display Size4.3 inches

Source

ParameterValue
Source ModesDC, Pulse, Sweep, Pulsed Sweep

Guarding

ParameterValue
Maximum Guard Offset Voltage±3 mV

Measurement

ParameterValue
Maximum Sense Lead Resistance10 Ω

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesImmediate, Timer, Manual, Bus (GPIB, LAN, USB), External (Digital I/O)

Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB Host Port TypeUSB 2.0 Type-A (front panel)
USB Device Port TypeUSB 2.0 Type-B (rear panel)
LAN Port Standard10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45)
GPIB Port StandardIEEE-488.2
Digital I/O Connector Type9-pin D-sub
Interlock Connector Type3-pin terminal block

Technology

Source Measure Unit (SMU)

Applications

Semiconductor testing, device characterization, materials research, and electronic component evaluation