The Keysight E5250A (formerly Agilent E5250A) is a Low Leakage Switch Mainframe designed for automated parametric testing and semiconductor device characterization. It accommodates up to four plug-in cards, supporting expansive matrix configurations with extremely low leakage currents to ensure precise CV and IV measurements.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | 20-character x 2-line Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) |
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes |
| Cooling System | Internal cooling fan |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 V to 264 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, 75 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 132.5 mm × 448 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg |
System Architecture & Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Module Slots | 4 slots |
| Compatible Card Modules | E5252A Matrix Card, E5255A Multiplexer Card |
| Analog Bus Configuration | 6 internal analog paths |
| Maximum E5252A Matrix Size | 6 inputs x 40 outputs (using 4 cards) |
| Maximum E5255A Multiplexer Channels | 96 channels (using 4 cards) |
Backplane Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Voltage | 200 V |
| Maximum Current | 1 A |
| E5252A Port Leakage Current | < 10 fA (port-to-port, at 100 V with E5252A installed) |
Triggering & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input | BNC (female) |
| Trigger Output | BNC (female) |
Control & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Set Support | SCPI, FLEX |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 |
| External Interlock Input | 6-pin Interlock |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Input Voltage | 90 V to 264 V AC |
| Power Supply Frequency | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 75 VA |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor (Rack Units) | 3 U |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bias Input Connector | Triaxial female |
| Trigger Input Connector | BNC female |
| Trigger Output Connector | BNC female |
| Interlock Connector Type | 6-pin |
| Ground Terminal | Binding post (frame ground) |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 |
| EMC Standards | EN 55011, EN 61326-1 |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | 0 to 2,000 m |
| Storage Altitude | 0 to 4,600 m |
| Operating Vibration | 0.25 G at 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.0 G at 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Shock | 40 G |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Capability Code | SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1 |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Signal Level | TTL level, negative transition |
| Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width | 10 µs |
| Trigger Output Signal Level | TTL level, negative pulse |
| Trigger Output Pulse Width | 10 µs |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory Capacity | Up to 500 connection configurations |
E5252A Card Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| E5252A Card Bandwidth | 10 MHz (-3 dB, 50 Ω load) |
| E5252A Card Max Switching Current | 0.1 A |
| E5252A Card Max Carry Current | 0.2 A |
| E5252A Card Max Switching Power | 10 W |
| E5252A Card Channel Isolation | ≥ 10^12 Ω |
E5255A Card Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| E5255A Card Max Voltage | 100 V |
| E5255A Card Max Carry Current | 0.1 A |
| E5255A Card Max Switching Current | 10 mA |
| E5255A Card Offset Current | < 5 pA (at 100 V) |
Technology
Relay Matrix Switch
Applications
Parametric Test and Semiconductor Device Characterization