The Keysight/Agilent/HP 4280A is a dedicated 1 MHz Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) and Capacitance-Time (C-t) meter/plotter designed for comprehensive characterization of semiconductor devices. It features high-speed measurement capabilities, a built-in staircase sweep DC voltage source, and high-resolution capacitance and conductance measurement ranges.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488), Analog Plotter Output |
| Display | 7-segment LED display |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 V AC (±10%), 48 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 177 mm × 498 mm |
| Weight | 19.5 |
Core Signal and Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Frequency | 1 MHz |
| AC Test Signal Levels | 10 mV, 30 mV, 100 mV rms |
| Basic Accuracy (Capacitance) | ±0.1% |
Measurement Capabilities and Timing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacitance Measurement Ranges | 10 pF, 100 pF, 1000 pF |
| Conductance Measurement Ranges | 10 µS, 100 µS, 1000 µS, 10 mS |
| Capacitance Best Resolution | 1 fF (0.001 pF) on the 10 pF range |
| Measurement Parameters | C, G, C-V, C-t, G-V, G-t |
| Sweep Function Types | Staircase, dual staircase |
Power and Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal DC Bias Range | 0 to ±100 V |
| DC Voltage Resolution | 10 mV (on the 10 V range), 100 mV (on the 100 V range) |
Physical and Mechanical Attributes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop / Rackmount (4U height) |
Measurement Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External DC Bias | Up to ±200 V |
Technology
Semiconductor Test / LCR Measurement
Applications
Semiconductor C-V / C-t Characterization