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1. LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the file save PR PL SETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to FILE select FILE softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 25 Print Plot Function Saving Setup Data Lists 3 Enter the file name in the FILE NAME entry field To save a file to a diskette in the built in flexible disk drive the file name must be a maximum of 8 characters for DOS format e a maximum of 6 characters for HP LIF format Do not use _ as the last character of the filename To save a file to the network drive the file name can be a maximum of 36 characters The file name and directory path can be a maximum of 58 characters 4 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select the PCL or HR PCL mode ignore the RESOLUTION setting The text font size depends on the printer you use 5 To specify the OUTPUT PAGE select one of the following softkeys CURRENT Selects the currently displayed setup screen GROUP Selects the screen group that includes the currently displayed setup data ALL Selects all the setup screens 6 If you select HP GL set the OUTPUT REGION Ther
2. 4 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the printing plotting PR PLSETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the GRAPH PLOT dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to the PRINTER PLOTTER select PRINTER PLOTTER softkey 3 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select the PCL or HR PCL mode set RESOLUTION by selecting one softkey 75 DPI to 600 DPI For more information on selecting resolution see Output Resolution on page 4 5 If you select the HR PCL mode setting the resolution too low will result in poor print quality 4 Ifyou select HR PCL or HP GL set the GRAPH TRACE ONLY field by selecting YES or NO softkey YES Graph trace only output NO Outputs the graph information enabled on PRINT PLOT SETUP screen OUTPUT ITEM fields 5 Set the PRINT SETUP DATA field by selecting YES or NO softkey YES Graph output with setup data NO Graph output only If you select YES set the POSITION entry field For PCL the POSITION field is not displayed and is always set to BOTTOM BOTTOM Places the setup data below the graph RIGHT Places the setup data to the right of the graph 6 Ifyou select HR PCL or HP GL set the
3. MPSMU terminals Two MPSMUs are installed and each MPSMU has a triaxial connector These connectors are not designed for Kelvin connections For SMU5 and SMU6 e PGU output terminals BNC connectors Inner conductor is force and outer conductor is circuit common Ext Pulse Generator Trig Out terminal Trigger pulses synchronized with PGU pulses are output This trigger is used to synchronize the PGU pulse outputs with external pulse generators You cannot change the parameters of this trigger For details about PGU trigger see Measurement Functions in the 4155B 4156B User s Guide Measurement and Analysis To SMU Pulse Generator Selector Interface D SUB 15 pin connector is used to control the 16440A SMU pulse generator selector 1 20 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 WARNING A Installation This chapter describes the requirements and procedures to install Agilent 415 5B 4156B It contains the following information requirements inspection connecting the 41501 A B installing accessories mounting connectors connecting peripherals There are potentially hazardous voltages 200 V for HPSMU and 100 V for HRSMU and MPSMU present at the Force Guard and Sense terminals of the 415 5B 4156B To prevent electrical shock the following safety precautions must be observed during the use of the 4155B 4156B
4. Unable to open multiple files at the same time Close the file that is currently open before opening a second file Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 27 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 241 242 243 244 245 246 265 280 10 28 Unable to PURGE the file or directory Unable to purge the file or the directory for example permission denied F F Fi F F er er er eE SE ELOE exrtor error SELOF e error ry is not empty The directo No DISK in the drive Initialization failed Invalid DISK volume label DISK volume abel is undefined Volume label is undefined or was not found Verify the volume number is set correctly Fi 4 334 000 asas asas Ban Ea er er er GE er ex GE er eg GE er EFFOF SEFEOF error SEFOF SFFOR SEFFOF error SELOF error SEEFOF error SEFOF EFFOR SEEFOF SEFOF Srror HOLD TM must VAR1 output DISK is not initialized Checkread error Bad HFS DISK DISK is ful Di File name i Fil rectory i le name i L s full s undefined s wrong The file name is already used Bad device Unable to u Operati a DISK yste
5. Model No Quantity Description Agilent 16435A l Interlock Cable Adapter Agilent 16493J 1 Interlock Cable supplied with the 4155B 4156B e Procedure 1 Connect the interlock Intlk connector on the 4155B 4156B rear panel to the interlock cable adapter using the supplied interlock cable 2 Connect the interlock cable adapter to the connector plate or test fixture using the supplied coaxial cable 2 30 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Table 2 1 Mounting Connectors Installation Mounting Connectors Previous sections described how to install the available accessories and the 16495 Installation Guide provides the information on how to install connector plates on the shielding box However you may choose to mount connectors directly on your own connector plate or test fixture To do this you will need to make connector holes and mount the connectors yourself This section contains information on connector hole dimensions To mount connectors 1 Select the appropriate parts for your application See Table 2 1 2 Make the holes and mount the connectors See Table 2 2 For Kelvin connections using the 4156B SMU use Agilent 16494B Kelvin cable A Kelvin cable requires a Kelvin triaxial connector which has two connector holes and three screw holes 3 Build the interlock circuit shown in To Make an Interlock Circuit on page 2 33 4 Attach cables from the connectors to the
6. Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device as a network file system Select FILE CATALOG softkey ie Er US To specify the working directory a Move the pointer to the desired directory using the rotary knob b Select CHANGE DIRECTORY softkey 6 To change the working directory to the upper level select one of the following UPPER DIR Moves to the directory one level higher than the current directory ROOT DIR Moves to the root directory 7 Select EXIT FILE CATALOG softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 21 File Operations Initializing a Diskette Initializing a Diskette pu E oy Be ID o 11 Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Move the pointer to the DISK field Select FLOPPY softkey Select DISK OPERATION softkey to display the setup fields In the DISK OPERATION field select DISK INIT softkey In the FORMAT field select DOS softkey or HP LIF softkey Optional In the VOLUME NAME field enter a volume name Select EXECUTE softkey After the confirmation message insert a diskette in the flexible disk drive then select e YES softkey to initialize the diskette e NO softkey to cancel The PROGRESS STATUS field shows what percentage of the initialization is completed Select EXIT softkey 3 22 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations
7. 2 2 Use a three conductor ac power cable to connect the cabinet if used and the 4155B 4156B to an electrical ground safety ground If you do not use the 16442A test fixture you must connect the Intlk terminal to a switch that turns off when the shielding box access door is opened Confirm periodically that the interlock function works normally Before touching the connections on the Force Guard and Sense terminals turn the 4155B 4156B off and discharge any capacitors If you do not turn the 4155B 4156B off complete all of the following items regardless of the 4155B 4156B settings e Terminate measurement by pressing Stop key confirm that the MEASUREMENT indicator is not lit e Deactivate standby mode if used by pressing Standby key confirm that the Standby indicator is not lit e Confirm that the HIGH VOLTAGE indicator is not lit e Open the shielding box access door open the Intlk terminal e Discharge any capacitors connected to an SMU Warn persons working around the 4155B 4156B about dangerous conditions Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 CAUTION Installation Requirements Requirements This section contains information on e power requirements e power cables e line fuse and line voltage selectors for the 41501A e ventilation requirements e operating environment e storaging shipping environment e cleaning Power Requirements The 4155B 4156B can operate from any single
8. Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 15 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists 4 To set the OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO to be printed plotted a Select the data INDEX numbers 1 to 100 entering the following OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO 1 lt gt 100 b Select all measurement data by selecting ALL softkey 5 To set the OUTPUT REGION enter the following entry fields UPPER LEFT LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy If you set the LANGUAGE to PCL or HR PCL ignore the LOWER RIGHT field Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT LOWER LEFT LOWER RIGHT STORE REGION Sets the output region as the entire sheet Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUT
9. e Stop HL MEASUREMENTS CT r A DNET LT DI AMERO Co H Standby4 HL Standby V7 A DKT UCW SE HBT DIE o ER HIGH VOLTAGE 4 VVA DT UCD EL EHTS E oe IK RYZ rn INK AA TAI IE or ADMIRO ARD Ar A AMETZA E MONITO ERA LCD REA DEAE amp Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 PRECAUTIONS POUR COMMOTION A HAUTE TENSION Une tension dangereuse max 4 E pour HPSMU 200 Vdc max 4 E pour HPSMU ou HRSMU 100 Vdc manant du dispositif Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B peut tre sortie aux bornes de force d appareil de protection ou de d tection Les pr cautions suivantes doivent tre obser es contre commotion lectrique accidentelle m Mettre la terre le dispositif Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B au moyen du cable d alim entation tripolaire m En cas de hors service du dispositif d essai FIXTURE Agilent 16442A connecter les bornes de verrouillage INTLK de fa on ce que soit ouverte lorsque le couvercle de la boite de blindage est ouvert m Essayer p riodiquement le fonctionnement normal de verrouillage m Avant de toucher la partie connexion a partir des bornes de force d appareil de protection et de d tection mettre hors tension le dispositif Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B Et en cas de condensat
10. oe lt o oe OUTPUT PAGE CURRENT LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI SAMPLE DEVICE 1 4 40 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Output Example Agilent 4156B SETUP DATA Dec ID VG CHARACTERISTICS SAMPLE DEVICE1 CHANNELS MEASUREMENT MODE CHANNELS MEASURE UNIT VNAME SMU1 HR vs SMU2 HR VG SMU3 HR VD SMU4 HR VSB VSU1L VSU2 VMU1 VMU2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 CHANNEL DEFINITION SWEEP INAME MODE Is COMMON IG V ID V ISB V FCTN CONST VAR1 nn CONST VAR2 a Print Plot Function STBY Output Examples 1 20 00 00 1999 PAGE 1 SERIES RESISTANCE 0 ohm O ohm 4 41 Print Plot Function Output Examples Measurement Result List Output This is an example of the measurement result list using the PCL format Setup e Screen GRAPH LIST LIST e USER COMMENT on the Screen ID VG CHARACTERISTICS e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen FORM FEED ENABLE COLOR B W B W LINE 60 PAPER SIZE D4 FEED DIR SHORT SIDE OUTPUT ITEM ENABLE for all e PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog PRINT PLOT DATA LIST DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO UPPER LEFT X 5 Y 0 1 lt gt 65 LANGUAGE RESOLUTION
11. 219 220 221 222 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur System error Controller not found Unable to access the file system The file system controller cannot be found The 4155B 4156B may need service Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office File error Unable to execute File open Unable to perform the requested file operation The file is already open Close the file and retry the operation Unable to operate the device File is open Unable to perform the requested file operation on the specified device because the device has a file open e error DISK or DISK drive may be broken ISK or DISK drive hardware may be in need of service er error DISK record is not found e error DISK record address error nable to find record because the mass storage device has a problem er error DISK record data error a a oe pug e error DISK system error The hardware or the device are causing a problem File error Bad volume label The mass storage has an incorrect volume label Verify the volume number is set correctly System error No interface found The network interface was not found because of a wrong select code setup Verify the select code is set correctly File error Device timeout Time out occurred on the device Filer error Undefined I O path Filer error Permission denied File error Too many files open
12. O zj 2 Eee rd a May lt y a se a LINE switch Use the LINE switch to turn analyzer on and off e Flexible disk drive FDD Use 3 5 inch diskette to load or store the analyzer settings and measurement data e Keyboard connector You can use an IBM PC AT compatible keyboard to operate the 4155B 4156B See Chapter 6 External Keyboard e Help key Pressing Help key displays the help screens Plot Print key Pressing Print Plot key prints the setup information and measurement results to your plotter printer or file TIFF PCL or HP GL file If you press green key and Print Plot key the screen image is dumped to plotter printer or file Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 7 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front View of the 4155B 4156B PAGE CONTROL key group Page Control keys are used to change the display screens Chan key Meas key Display key Graph List key Stress key System key Moves to CHANNELS screen group You define channels user functions and user variables Moves to MEASURE screen group You set the output parameters measurement parameters and so on Moves to DISPLAY screen group You set the result display format auto
13. 4 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists This section describes how to print plot the data list on the setup screens except for the GRAPH LIST and KNOB SWEEP screens Before beginning to print plot check the following e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen This screen specifies the 4155B 4156B control mode GPIB address output equipment and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the printer plotter information to print plot paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION FORM FEED LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING TRAILER STRING a Lj lt lt lt 2 2 2 lt lt 2 2 lt 2 lt e Lj lt lt ej e Multiple Outputs If you want to print two or more images on one sheet of paper set the FORM FEED entry field to DISABLE for all images except the last image Set ENABLE for the last image Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 11 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists To print plo
14. If External Keyboard does not Work If Display screen does not Appear after Applying Power If the 16442A Test Fixture is not Stable If Network Function does not Work 10 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B If the 4155B 4156B cannot be Powered on Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the 4155B 4156B and to power outlet Check that the front panel LINE switch is on Check that the voltage selector switch is set properly The voltage selector switch is located in the lower right corner of the rear panel The following table shows the line voltage selector setting Line Voltage Position 90 to 132 Vac left 198 to 264 Vac right Check that the fuse is good The fuse holder is located in the lower right corner of the rear panel 1 Turn the 4155B 4156B off then disconnect the power cable from the power outlet 2 Unscrew the fuse holder on the rear panel 3 Inspect that the correct fuse is installed and wire inside the fuse is not broken by using a tester Line Fuse type Agilent part number 100 120 Vac UL CSA T 8A 250 Vac 2110 0383 220 240 Vac UL CSA T 4A 250 Vac 2110 0014 4 Replace the fuse if necessary Then screw in the fuse holder 5 Turn the 4155B 4156B on Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 5 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 41
15. PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO 1 lt gt MAX LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT DATA LIST DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME QUTPUT REGION OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 1 lt gt MAX UPPER LEFT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the file save PR PL SETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the EXIT PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey Closes the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to FILE select FILE softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 29 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Lists 3 Enter the file name into the FILE NAME entry field To save a file to a diskette in the built in flexible disk drive the file name must be a maximum of 8 characters for DOS format e a maximum of 6 characters for HP LIF format Do not use _ as the last character of the filename To save a file to the network drive the file name can be a maximum of 36 characters The file name and directory path can be a maximum of 58 characters 4 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select PCL or HR PCL ignore the RESOLUTION setting
16. 001 Interlock cable 1 5 m for 4155B 4156B 002 Interlock cable 3 0 m for 4155B 4156B 16493K Kelvin triaxial cable 001 Kelvin triaxial cable 1 5 m 002 Kelvin triaxial cable 3 0 m 16495H Connector Plate w 6 Triax 6 BNCs Intlk GNDU 001 Bulkhead Feedthru 002 Connectors to contacts for soldering 16495J Connector Plate w 8 Triax 4 BNCs Intlk GNDU 001 Bulkhead Feedthru 002 Connectors to contacts for soldering Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 9 5 Accessories and Options 9 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 If You Have A Problem Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem This chapter explains how to solve a problem or how to read status and error codes If you encounter some problem This chapter is organized into the following sections e When you install Agilent 4155B 4156B This section explains how to solve the problems that may occur when installing the 4155B 4156B e Iferrors occur This section lists error codes and messages that may be displayed when operating the 4155B 4156B Also this section describes how to read data status 10 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE If You Have A Problem To Get Help Information To start help function press the Help front panel key Then you can select one of the following primary softkeys OVERVIEW Briefly explains each help softkey PAGE MAP
17. 10A Cable 8120 1369 Plug CEE 7 Standard Sheet VII 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 1689 Plug NEMA 5 15P 125 V 10 A Cable 8120 1378 Plug NEMA 6 15P 250 V 6 A Cable 8120 0698 Plug SEV Type 12 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 2104 Plug SR 107 2 D 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 2956 Plug IEC 83 B1 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 4211 Plug JIS C 8303 125 V 12 A Cable 8120 4753 Plug Argentine Resolution 63 Annex IV 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 6870 Plug CEI 23 16 250 V 10A Cable 8120 6978 Plug GB 1002 250 V 10A Cable 8120 8376 2 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 WARNING Installation Requirements A Line Fuse and Line Voltage Selector for the 41501A Before applying ac line power to the 41501A verify that the correct line fuse is installed in the fuse holder and the line voltage selector is set correctly Line Fuse Type Agilent Part Number 100 120 Vac UL CSA T 8A 250 Vac 2110 0383 220 240 Vac UL CSA T 4A 250 Vac 2110 0014 Replace the line fuse only with the same type and rating Do not use repaired fuses and do not short circuit the fuse holder The line voltage selector switch is set at the factory Verify the voltage selector setting before applying ac line power to the 41501A The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel of the 41501A Line Voltage Position 90 132
18. 2 V 100 uV 0 03 900 uV 2uV 0 02 700 uV 100 mA 0 3 x Tout 0 3 x Tout 20 V 1 mV 0 03 4 mV 20 uV 0 02 2 mV 100 mA 0 3 x Tout 0 3 x Tout 40 V 2mV 0 03 7 mV 40 uV 0 02 3 mV 100 mA Vout lt 20 V 0 3 x Tout 0 3 x Tout 50 mA 20 V lt Vout lt 40 V 100 V 5 mV 0 04 15 mV 100 uV 0 03 5 mV 100 mA Vout lt 20 V 0 3 x Tout 0 3 x Tout 50 mA 20 V lt Vout lt 40 V 20 mA 40 V lt Vout lt 100 V Table 8 4 MPSMU Current Range Resolution and Accuracy Current Set Meas Measurement A Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Accuracy Max Voltage 1nA 100 fA 0 5 3pA 10 fA 0 5 3 pA 100 V 2 fA x Vout 2 fA x Vout 10 nA 1 pA 0 5 7 pA 10 fA 0 5 5 pA 100 V 20 fA x Vout 20 fA x Vout 100 nA 10 pA 0 12 50 pA 100 fA 0 1 30 pA 100 V 200 fA x Vout 200 fA x Vout 1 pA 100 pA 0 12 400 pA 1pA 0 1 200 pA 100 V 2 pA x Vout 2 pA x Vout 10 pA 1nA 0 12 3nA 10pA 0 1 3nA 100 V 20 pA x Vout 20 pA x Vout 100 pA 10 nA 0 12 40 nA 100 pA 0 1 20nA 100 V 200 pA x Vout 200 pA x Vout 1 mA 100nA 0 12 500 nA 1nA 0 1 300 nA 100 V 2 nA x Vout 2 nA x Vout Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware Current Set P Meas Measurement is Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Accuracy Max Voltage 10 mA l pA 0
19. HR PCL B W P L 75 100 150 180 300 HP LaserJet 6L i Parallel PCL HR PCL B W P L 75 100 150 HP GL 180 300 600 HP C1202A serial printer GPIB PCL B W P 90 150 4 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Supported Peripherals Output P L Model Interface Output Format Color b Resolution dpi HP ThinkJet 2225A C D GPIB Parallel PCL B W P 75 HP PaintJet 3630A GPIB PCL B W FIX COLOR P HP 7440A 7475A plotters GPIB HP GL B W FIX L HP 7550B plotter GPIB HP GL B W FIX L a Available parameters for the COLOR B W field on the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen B W Black amp White mode FIX Fixed color mode COLOR Color mode b P Portrait L Landscape c Available values for the output resolution setting d For screen image dump only e COLOR mode is available for HR PCL only Available number of colors is 8 f 600 dpi for PCL only g 600 dpi for B W only h Printer will blink its Form Feed indicator after successful printing Press form feed button of the printer to stop blinking Additional memory is required when printing 2 graphs or 2 dumps on a sheet Recommends total 2Mbyte or more Connecting Peripherals The 4155B 4156B has both GPIB and parallel interfaces for connecting peripherals To connect the peripheral to the interface connector use one of the following cables GPIB Agilent 10833A B C D GPIB cable or equiva
20. Plate Triaxial Connector Insulator FORCE SENCE To p DUT Wire SS Plate Triaxial Connector Use Agilent 16493H GNDU cable to connect the GNDU to your connector plate or test fixture Do not use the triaxial cable The GNDU is rated for up to 1 6 A while the maximum current rating of the triaxial cable is 1 A Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 37 Installation Mounting Connectors To Connect the SMU Output The following figures show connection examples for the SMU output Kelvin connections non Kelvin connections This connection is for the 4156B HRSMU or the 41501A B HPSMU Use low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 4461 from the connector to the prober socket or DUT as shown To cancel the effects of cable resistance connect the Sense line and Force line as close as possible to the DUT terminal To prevent oscillations do not use cables longer than 1 5 m To make accurate measurements when applying high currents extend the guard as far as possible from the front panel connector to the DUT Physically stabilize the cables with tape The following figure is for the HRSMU HPSMU connection using Kelvin triaxial cable For the MPSMU connection and for the HRSMU HPSMU connection using triaxial cable connect the cable to the Force terminal only Use low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 4461 To make
21. gt U m Syntax error First char should be Alphabet p Syntax error Must be alphanumeric pu p Name must be set for user function variable Name setup cannot be omitted when setting a user function or a user variable name 12 Syntax error Unknown variable name 13 System error HOSTC received invalid data The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office 14 System error Unable to communicate with SMUC The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office 15 System error Illegal command to SMUC The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office 16 Illegal operation Too many LIST data 17 Unable to display data list Not enough memory 10 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Device 1 0 error Unable to print out The 4155B 4156B printer or plotter may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies sales and service office Filer error File name is required Filer error File Type is required System error Realtime clock has problem The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office Not 4155 4156 file File was created by old
22. softkeys are available PARALLEL Selects the parallel interface GPIB Selects the GPIB interface The GPIB address is set on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen network printer The softkey label is not network printer but the strings entered into the PRINTER field ofthe NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen See NETWORK PRINTER SETUP on page 5 26 This softkey selects a printer connected to your printer server FORM FEED This field is used to select whether the printer or plotter formfeeds a sheet of paper after printing ENABLE Enables the formfeed function DISABLE Disables the formfeed function LINE The LINE field sets the number of lines on a page COLUMN The COLUMN field sets the number of characters in a line 5 32 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen COLOR B W This field sets the color fixed color or monochrome black white mode COLOR FIX CLR B W PAPER Sets the color mode This mode is available only for HP GL or PCL printers that have 16 color capability Sets the fixed color mode This mode is for HP GL pen plotters and PCL color printers that have 8 color capability The assignment of colors are defined by COLOR PEN NO on the SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen For more information see SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen on page 5 36 Sets the monochrome black white mode This table
23. you can use the following functions e purge rename e copy from one diskette to another diskette DISK The DISK field specifies the mass storage device for the file operation Choose the device by selecting one of the following FLOPPY Specifies a diskette inserted in the built in flexible disk drive drive name The softkey label is not drive name but the strings entered into the LABEL field of the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen See NETWORK DRIVE SETUP on page 5 27 When this softkey is selected the 4155B 4156B mounts a directory on the NFS server and displays a file catalog in the FILE CATALOG area The directory is specified by the DIRECTORY field of the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table The name will be displayed in the area next to the DISK field Before selecting this softkey confirm that the NFS server has already exported the directory for the 4155B 4156B To unmount the network file system select the FLOPPY softkey or turn off the 4155B 4156B 5 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen FILE CATALOG The FILE CATALOG field displays the file catalog a maximum of 199 files of the diskette or the network file system and shows the following file information FORMAT DOS or HP LIF format diskette only VOLUME The volume name diskette only USED The disk space occupied by the files diskette only AVAIL T
24. 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Accessories and Options Product Options Description Number Number 4156B Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer 010 Delete Kelvin Triaxial Cable from 4156B 050 50 Hz line frequency 060 60 Hz line frequency OBO Delete manual set OBI Add manual set 1BN Mil std 45662A calibration certification 1BP Mil std 45662A calibration w test data 200 Substitute 1 5 m length cables for 4156B 201 Substitute 1 5 m length cables for 41501B 280 SMU Pulse Generator Selector 1 5 m cable 281 SMU Pulse Generator Selector 3 0 m cable 282 2nd SMU Pulse Generator Selector 283 2nd SMU Pulse Generator Selector 3 0 m 298 R Box 1 5 m cable 299 R Box 3 0 m cable 301 Add 16495H w opt 001 Connector Plate 302 Add 16495H w opt 002 Connector Plate 311 Add 16495J w opt 001 Connector Plate 312 Add 16495J w opt 002 Connector Plate 402 Add 41501B with 2 PGUs 410 Add 41501B with HPSMU 412 Add 41501B with HPSMU and 2 PGUs 420 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs 412 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs and 2 PGUs ABA U S English localization ABJ Japan Japanese localization Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 9 3 Accessories and Options Product Options Description Number Number 4156B UK6 Commercial cal certification w test data 41501B SMU and Pulse G
25. 535 PGU only Trigger The 4155B 4156B outputs a gate trigger while stress channels are forcing stress Knob Sweep In the knob sweep mode sweep range is controlled instantaneously with the front panel rotary knob Only the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen needs to be defined Standby Mode Measurement units in Standby remain programmed to their specified output value even as other measurement units are reset for the next measurement Other Characteristics measurement control Measurement control single append repeat and stop Stress control stress force and stop SMU settings capabilities limited auto ranging voltage current compliance power compliance automatic sweep abort functions self test and self calibration 8 22 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Functions Arithmetic and Analysis Functions Arithmetic Functions User functions up to six USER FUNCTIONS can be defined using arithmetic expressions Measured data and analyzed variables from graphics analysis marker cursor and line data can be used in the computation The results can be displayed on the screen Arithmetic operators LGT logarithm base 10 LOG logarithm base e EXP Napierian constant DELTA DIFF differential INTEG integration MAVG moving average SQRT ABS absolute MAX MIN AVG averaging COND conditional evaluation Physical constants Keyboard constants are st
26. 6 triaxial through connectors female to female 6 BNC through connectors female to female an Intlk connector and a GNDU connector triaxial through female to female The back of the Intlk connector is designed for soldering Option 002 has 6 triaxial connectors 6 BNC connectors an Intlk connector and a GNDU connector The back of each connector is designed for soldering Connector Plate with 8 Triaxial Connectors Option 001 has 8 triaxial through connectors female to female 4 BNC through connectors female to female an Intlk connector and a GNDU connector triaxial through female to female The back of the Intlk connector is designed for soldering Option 002 has 8 triaxial connectors 4 BNC connectors an Intlk connector and a GNDU connector The back of each connector is designed for soldering Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Connecting the measurement cables Connect the measurement cables as shown below Installation Installing Accessories Instrument Connector Plate Cable ModelNo Connector Model No Connector 4155B Intlk 16495H J Intlk 16493J Interlock Cable MPSMU 16495H INPUT to 6 Triaxial Cable 16495J INPUT 1 to 8 VSU 16495H INPUT 7 to 12 BNC cable 16495J INPUT 9 to 12 VMU 16495H INPUT 7 to 12 BNC cable 16495J INPUT 9 to 12 4156B Intlk 16495H J Intlk 16493J Interlock Cable HRSMU 16495H INPUT 1 to 6 Triaxial
27. 7 Q 100 mA to 1A Force maximum 10 Q lt 100 mA Sense maximum 10 Q Voltage source output resistance typical 0 2 Q Force line Non Kelvin connection Voltage measurement input resistance gt 10 Q Current source output resistance gt 100 1nA range Current compliance setting accuracy for opposite polarity For 1 nA to 10 nA range V I setting accuracy 12 of range For 100 nA to 1 A range V I setting accuracy 2 5 of range Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 13 Specifications Hardware Table 8 5 HPSMU Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy Voltage Set Meas Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Meas Accuracy Max Current 2 V 100 uV 0 03 900 uV 2 uV 0 02 700 uV LA 20 V 1mV 0 03 4 mV 20 uV 0 02 2 mV 1A 40 V 2mV 0 03 7 mV 40 uV 0 02 3 mV 500 mA 100 V 5 mV 0 04 15 mV 100 pV 0 03 5 mV 125mA 200 V 10 mV 0 045 30 mV 200 uV 0 035 10 mV 50 mA Table 8 6 HPSMU Current Range Resolution and Accuracy Current Set i Meas Measurement M j 7 Range Reva Set Accuracy Reso Accuracy ax Voltage tl nA 100 fA 0 5 3 pA 10 fA 0 5 3 pA 200 V 2 fA x Vout 2 fA x Vout 10 nA 1 pA 0 5 7 pA 10 fA 0 5 5 pA 200 V 20 fA x Vout 20 fA x Vout 100 nA 10 pA 0 12 50 pA 100 fA 0 1 30 pA 200 V 200 fA x Vout 200 fA x Vout 1 p
28. Cable or Kelvin 16495J INPUT 1 to 8 nn VSU 16495H INPUT 7 to 12 BNC cable 16495J INPUT 9 to 12 VMU 16495H INPUT 7 to 12 BNC cable 16495J INPUT 9 to 12 41501A B GNDU 16495H J GNDU 16493H GNDU Cable HPSMU 16495H INPUT to 6 Triaxial Cable or Kelvin 16495J INPUT 1 to 8 a MPSMU 16495H INPUT 1 to 6 Triaxial Cable 164953 INPUT 1 to 8 PGU 16495H INPUT 7 to 12 BNC cable 164953 INPUT 9 to 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 29 Installation Installing Accessories Connecting the interlock terminal The 4155B 4156B provides an interlock terminal to prevent you from receiving an electrical shock from high voltage more than 40 V If the interlock terminal is open the 4155B 4156B cannot force high voltage more than 40 V When using the 16495H 16495J connector plate or the 16442A test fixture connect the 4155B 4156B Intlk connector to the external interlock connector using the supplied 164933 interlock cable If you use your own connector plate or test fixture make an interlock circuit as shown in To Make an Interlock Circuit on page 2 33 Then connect the 4155B 4156B Intlk connector to the external interlock connector by using the supplied 164933 interlock cable If you use a connector plate or test fixture that has a BNC coaxial connector as the interlock connector connect the BNC interlock connector to the 4155B 4156B interlock terminal as follows e Required Parts
29. DPI For more information on selecting resolution see Output Resolution on page 4 5 If you select the HR PCL mode setting the resolution too low will result in poor print quality 4 Ifyou select HR PCL or HP GL set the OUTPUT REGION There are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Select one of the softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel The following softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper it should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 03 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT x 100 Y 50 5 To start the screen dump select PRINT PLOT softkey 6 To close the SCREEN DUMP dialog box select EXIT softkey
30. DUT device under test Refer to To Connect the GNDU Output To Connect the SMU Output and To Connect the VSU VMU PGU Outputs later in this chapter Table 2 1 lists the parts required to mount connectors on your shielding box The type and quantity of parts needed will depend on your application Recommended Parts Usage Agilent Part No Description Making an interlock 1252 1419 Interlock Connector 6 pin circuit female 3101 0302 or 3101 3241 Switch 1450 0641 LED Vp 2 1 V Ip 10 mA 8120 4461 8150 4690 Wire Connecting GNDU to 1250 2457 Triaxial Connector female Bu 8120 3674 or 8150 2639 Coaxial Cable or Wire Connecting SMU to 1250 2457 Triaxial Connector female DUT Low Noise Coaxial Cable Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 31 Table 2 2 Installation Mounting Connectors Usage Agilent Part No Description Connecting 1250 0118 BNC Connector female VSU VMU to DUT 8150 0447 Wire Connecting PGU to 1250 0118 BNC Connector female PUE 8120 0102 or 8120 4461 Low Noise Coaxial Cable Dimensions of Connector Holes Kelvin Triaxial Connector in mm Triaxial Connector in mm sl e E O 14 11 11 14 a 2 011 3 2 M3x0 5 10 3 O 11 3 Va BNC Connector in mm D 128 J3 j 12 1 Interlock Connector
31. Desired Next Status Key to be pressed Non shift Uppercase blue key shift blue key Uppercase blue key shift Non shift blue key Non shift Lowercase blue key shift green then blue key Lowercase blue key shift Non shift blue key Uppercase blue key shift Lowercase blue key shift green then blue key Lowercase blue key shift Uppercase blue key shift green then blue key 5 40 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization Screen Operation Green front panel key usage You can use the green front panel key to enter special non alphanumeric characters which are printed in green above the keys The green key action is momentary That is after you press the green key only the next keystroke is effective For example to enter S press the green key 0 green key and 1 The green key mode has special functions for entering data as shown in the following table Keys Label Function Green Je Moves the cursor to the first column in the data entry area Green gt gt Moves the cursor to the last column of the present entry in the data entry area Green Recall Recall Recalls the oldest input from the key buffer The key buffer stores the 10 most recent entries in the data entry area Green Clear Clr gt End Clears the entered data from the present cursor position to the end Green E
32. INIT STRING N0033 11010033 r0F TRAILER STRING 0033 amp 100 The INIT STRING sets the printer orientation to landscape and rotates the graphic images The TRAILER STRING sets the orientation to portrait e To print HP GL data in portrait mode enter the following commands INIT STRING 0033 0B TRAILER STRING 0033 A The INIT STRING sets the printer to HP GL 2 mode The TRAILER STRING sets the printer to PCL5 mode e To print HP GL data in landscape mode enter the following commands INIT STRING 0033 amp 110 0033 0B TRAILER STRING 0033 A 0033 amp 100 The INIT STRING sets the printer orientation to landscape and sets the printer to HP GL 2 mode The TRAILER STRING sets the printer to PCL5 mode and sets the printer orientation to portrait Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 35 System Screen Organization SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen The SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen is used to set the screen colors and to set colors for plotting or printing CATEGORY The CATEGORY field lists the screen items for which you can specify color Background Softkey Background Active Background Graph Background Foreground Active Foreground Title Frame Advisory Y1 Axis Y2 Axis Marker Cursor Line Active Mkr Csr Lne Overlay Plane Grid 5 36 Background color of the screen If the Background and Graph Background are set to different colors the g
33. MEASURE or STRESS screens PRINT PLOT COMMENT The user defined comments from the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA PRINT PLOT DATA LIST or GRAPH PLOT screens GRAPH TRACE The graphics plot curve from the GRAPH LIST GRAPH screen for HP GL HR PCL HR TIFF GRAPH FRAME amp GRID The frame and grid from the GRAPH LIST GRAPH screen for HP GL HR PCL HR TIFF GRAPH AXIS TEXT The names units and scale of the graph axis for HP GL HR PCL HR TIFF GRAPH TEXT The marker and cursor coordinate fields data variables and gradient and intercept line parameters for HP GL HR PCL HR TIFF In the above fields the following softkeys are available ENABLE Enables the item specified by the pointer DISABLE Disables the item specified by the pointer 5 34 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen INIT STRING TRAILER STRING To send an initialization command to the printer or plotter enter the printer plotter command in the INIT STRING field To send a command after printing or plotting is finished enter the printer plotter command in the TRAILER STRING field To enter commands use the keyboard or ENTRY keys on the front panel To enter an escape character 10033 use ENTER ESCAPE CHAR softkey For a list of available commands see your printer plotter user s manual Setup Examples e To print PCL data in landscape mode enter the following commands
34. NAME field specifies the file name to get When the pointer is in this field the softkeys shown in Menu 1 and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG MEM Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG SELECT Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Selects the internal memory MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 for getting data On the softkey label a notation in the upper right corner shows the data type M MES data or PRO data S STR data D DAT data Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 Selects the file to get The file is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 13 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen PURGE Softkey To start the purge function press PURGE The following entry box and softkeys are displayed Entry box FUNCTION PURGE NAME TYPE Softkeys EXECUTE Purges deletes the specified data EXIT Exits the PURGE function TYPE field The TYPE field specifies the data type In this field select Specifies all types of data MES Specifies the measurement setup data STR Specifies the stress setup data DAT Specifies the measurement setup and result data CST Specifies the customized syste
35. NFS client and can use a remote printer to make hard copies This allows you to access a file on a network file system on your NFS server and to make hard copies using the remote printer via your printer server e To use the 4155B 4156B as an NFS client 1 Fill in the NETWORK SETUP table 2 Fill in the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table 3 Access the file using the SYSTEM FILER screen e To use a remote printer 1 Fill in the NETWORK SETUP table 2 Fill in the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table 3 Fill in the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 4 Make hard copies using the PRINT PLOT dialog box Network Setup If you are uncertain as to your local network configuration or have questions concerning the network setup parameters contact your network system administrator 5 24 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Entry fields HOST NAME IP ADDRESS USER ID GROUP ID Softkeys System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen The host name of the 4155B 4156B A maximum of 15 characters is allowed The IP address of the 4155B 4156B The default setting is 0 0 0 0 which is an invalid number for the IP ADDRESS Your user ID This must be a positive integer 0 zero is not allowed The default setting is 200 Your group ID The default setting is 100 After you enter the HOST NAME the 4155B 4156B displays two secondary softkeys for the HOST NAME field DISABLE Disables the network function Ena
36. OFF invalid data will be treated as string data 3 8 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format 7 Inthe DELIMITER field select SPACE softkey to specify a space as the data delimiter e TAB softkey to specify a tab as the data delimiter e COMMA softkey to specify a comma as the data delimiter 8 Inthe STRING MARK field select e NONE softkey to specify no string marker e x softkey to specify as the string marker e x softkey to specify as the string marker 9 Select EXECUTE softkey The results data will be saved to the specified file and a TXT extension is automatically added 10 Select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 9 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format Output Format for the ASCII SAVE Function The following is the output format for each item on the LIST screen This notation is used to indicate the string or numeric type S string S N If the UNIT field is ON the value is output as a string with a string marker If the UNIT field is OFF the value is output as a numeric value N numeric value 1 user comment User comment is output as a string with a specified string marker e Example setups STRING MARK Bipolar Tr Vce Ic VARI output range For sweep measurements Format lt VAR1 name gt lt start gt to lt stop g
37. OUTPUT REGION There are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 19 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory If you want to set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 03 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 50 7 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters in the PRINT PLOT COMMENT field This comment is printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 8 To start pr
38. Shows a map of all screens highlights the present screen name and gives a brief description of the highlighted screen name You can use the arrow keys to highlight another screen name then can display the screen by selecting the SELECT secondary softkey FIELD INFO Describes field where the pointer is located on the screen how to setup the field and the setting restrictions This softkey is not displayed for GRAPHICS LIST KNOB SWEEP or STRESS FORCE screen DATA STAT Shows how to read data status which is displayed at the bottom of GRAPHICS LIST KNOB SWEEP or STRESS FORCE screen This softkey is displayed only for these screens INPUT AID Displays variable names mathematics functions and read out functions and describes the highlighted name or function This softkey is not displayed for GRAPHICS LIST KNOB SWEEP or STRESS FORCE screen You can enter desired variable or function into the selected setup field of a screen by selecting ENTER secondary softkey then pressing Enter front panel key Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 3 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B When You Install the 4155B 4156B This section covers the following basic problems that you may encounter when you install the 4155B 4156B and the solutions Tf the 4155B 4156B cannot be Powered on If Measurement Units of the 41501A B are not Displayed on the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION Screen
39. Vac left 198 264 Vac right Ventilation Requirements The 4155B 4156B has one cooling fan and the 41501A B has two cooling fans To ensure adequate airflow make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the cooling fans 6 inches 150 mm behind 3 inches 70 mm on the sides and 0 5 inch 12 mm above and below If the airflow is restricted the internal operating temperature will be higher This may reduce the instrument s reliability or cause the thermal protection circuits to turn the instrument off Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 5 Installation Requirements Operating Environment The 4155B 4156B and the 41501A B are specified to operate within the following environmental conditions Temperature 10 C to 40 C with using flexible disk drive 5 C to 40 C without using flexible disk drive Humidity 20 to 80 RH with using flexible disk drive 15 to 80 RH without using flexible disk drive non condensing and wet bulb temperature lt 29 C Altitude 0 to 2000 m Storaging Shipping Environment The 4155B 4156B and the 41501A B are specified to store ship within the following environmental conditions Temperature 22 C to 60 C Humidity 5 to 90 RH non condensing and wet bulb temperature lt 39 C Altitude 0 to 4600 m Cleaning To prevent electrical shock disconnect the 4155B 4156B and 41501A B from mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth to
40. about AUTOST file refer to the 4155B 4156B Programmer s Guide Files for setting setup and result screens If the following files exist on diskette the setup and result screens are automatically set up according to the files after you turn on the 4155B 4156B File Type File Name measurement setup file INIT MES stress setup file INIT STR measurement setup result file INIT DAT customize file INIT CST The 4155B 4156B can get multiple INIT files So if INIT CST INIT MES and INIT STR files exist on the diskette all of them are loaded However the INIT MES and INIT DAT file both contain measurement setup data So if both these files exist on the diskette the 4155B 4156B gets INIT DAT not INIT MES Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 7 3 NOTE Initial Settings User Defined Initial Settings Which Screen is Displayed after Getting Setup Files If the INIT MES or INIT DAT file exists on the diskette the screen that is displayed after getting the setup files is as follows e if file was created by SAVE When you create INIT MES or INIT DAT file by using SAVE function on the SYSTEM FILER screen you can select one of the following screens to be displayed after getting the files e GRAPH LIST GRAPH screen e GRAPHILIST LIST screen e KNOB SWEEP screen e CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen e if file was created by RENAME or COPY When you create INIT MES or INIT DAT fil
41. about the ranges see Chapter lin User s Guide Measurement and Analysis PGU Leading must be lt 0 8xWIDTH Leading time must satisfy the following equation leading time lt pulse width x 0 8 PGU Trailing must be lt 0 8x Peri Wid Trailing time must satisfy the following equation trailing time lt pulse period pulse width x 0 8 SMU I range must be lt Compliance range SYNC channel is not assigned At least one SYNC channel must be specified Assigned more than 4 SYNC channels Set INIT INT gt 2ms for multi CH MEAS When you perform multi channel measurements initial interval must be 2 ms or more Use FIXED range when INIT INT lt 2ms When you use auto ranging or limited auto ranging measurement you must set initial interval to 2 ms or more Cannot disable STBY ON ch in stress On STRESS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen you cannot disable delete entries in row channels that are set to STBY ON on the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen Undefined symbol in user function Syntax error in user function m oo few arguments in user function Too many arguments in user function User function area is full Recursive call in user function User function is undefined Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 23 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 163 1
42. also use internal memory for temporary data storage You can save up to four files in internal memory You can quickly move information between the internal memory and the 4155B 4156B working memory Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Printing and plotting The 4155B 4156B allows you to print the setup data measurement results and screen images on a printer or plotter that is connected to the 4155B 4156B via GPIB interface or parallel I O interface The 4155B 4156B can also store a TIFF PCL or HP GL file You can also use a remote printer via LAN to make hardcopies Remote control The 4155B 4156B can be controlled by an external controller via GPIB by using remote control commands The 4155B 4156B provides the following command sets so you can select the command set suitable for your application e 4155B 4156B SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments command set e 4155B 4156B FLEX Fast Language for Execution command set 4145B syntax command set Also the 4155B 4156B has internal Instrument BASIC so you can develop and execute measurement programs by using the 4155B 4156B only without using an external controller Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 3 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Overview Overview Agilent 4155B 4156B Agilent 16442A Test Fixture Agilent 164414 R Box a Agilent 164404 gt Selectors The 4155B 4156B is a box t
43. and repeats the measurement continuously Measurement data is updated so data of previous measurement is lost To stop the measurement press Stop key Executes the measurement once then returns to idle state or standby state if standby is enabled for the channel after measurement is finished Measurement data is appended to data of previous measurement Stops the measurement or stress Standby enabled channels return to standby state and other channels return to idle state Toggles between the standby enabled Standby indicator is lit and disabled states If Standby indicator is lit then STBY ON channels change to standby state instead of idle state when measurement or stress finishes Stop key has no affect on standby state Forces the specified stress The guide around this key prevents you from accidently pressing the Stress key Sets the integration time to SHORT MEDIUM or LONG respectively MEASUREMENT indicator This indicator lights when the 4155B 4156B is in the measurement state HIGH VOLTAGE indicator This indicator lights when a unit forces more than 40 V Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 9 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front View of the 4155B 4156B Standby indicator This indicator lights when the 4155B 4156B is standby enabled which means that the channels that are standby enabled STBY ON will return to the standby state after the measurement is finished BASIC ke
44. and stop value must be equal or more than setup resolution For sweep measurement step value of VARI and VAR2 must be equal or more than setup resolution PGU Peak Base difference must be lt 40V Use Sweep Bias instead of SMU Pulse Knob Sweep sets VAR1 to CONST If you set VARI for knob sweep measurement the VAR1 channel forces a constant value equal to START value VARI cannot be a sweep source for Knob Sweep measurement Cannot do SAMPLING when Knob Sweep STEP must be lt STOP START Cannot set CONT AT ANY if PCOMP is ON When you set power compliance you cannot select CONT AT ANY secondary softkey CONST setup must be lt unit output range Pulse BASE must be lt unit output range PGU pulse WIDTH must be gt setup res Pulse width of PGUs must be greater than or equal to unit setup resolution TRIG OUT DELAY is too long Trigger out delay must be 32 7 ms or pulse width you specified whichever is shorter Cannot ENABLE stop if INIT INT lt 2 ms When initial interval is set to less than 2 ms you cannot set stop condition Illegal setup Target module is not installed Illegal setup Invalid command Cannot define more than 6 User functions Cannot define more than 8 data vars in lists Cannot define more than 2 display data vars Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 25 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 185 186 187
45. and write test Parallel interface failed data line test Parallel interface failed control line test Trigger output test failed or reached timeout Trigger input test failed Flexible disk drive controller test failed Flexible disk drive 5 V power line test failed Flexible disk drive failed diskette change test Flexible disk drive failed read and write test 12 V source on post regulator is not output 15 V source on post regulator is not output 3 V source on post regulator is not output LAN interface test failed A front panel key is stuck in pressed position Front key assembly may be disconnected Front panel key controller is not functioning properly External key controller failed self test Selector test reached timeout R Box test reached timeout Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 17 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur If Errors Occur when You Operate the 4155B 4156B The following error codes and messages can occur when operating the 4155B 4156B The error codes and messages are displayed in a message window or in the message display area at the bottom of the screen Syntax error Input should be integer number Syntax error Input should be real number Syntax error Unrecognized parameter Illegal setup The parameter is out of range DATA buffer full Too many APPEND DATA buffer full Too many points Cannot define more than 6 User Vars VD 0 na WW
46. area ee US 5 Use the rotary knob to move the cursor or to scroll through the list of file names For details on the FILE CATALOG area refer to SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 To Display File Comments only for diskette If the built in flexible disk drive is specified as the mass storage device the FILE CATALOG area will not include the file comments To display the file comments select one of the following softkeys READ COMMENT Reads and displays the comments for the selected file READ COMMENT ALL Reads and displays the comments for all files To Exit the File Catalog Select EXIT FILE CATALOG softkey To Search for a Desired File Name Enter an alphanumeric character The cursor will move to the first file name that starts with that character Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 5 File Operations Sto ring Setup or Results Data Storing Setup or Results Data 1 To store data to a file in the current mass storage device press Save key to display the SAVE setup fields To change the mass storage device a Press System key b Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen c Specify the new mass storage device d Select SAVE softkey to display the SAVE setup fields FUNCTION SAVE NAME TYPE COMMENT 3 6 In the NAME field do one of the following e To store the data in a new file on a diskette enter a file nam
47. be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 Selects the file to be renamed The file name NAME and TYPE is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Selects the new file name from the FILE CATALOG area The file name NEW NAME is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Reads the comments for the file specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area diskette only Reads the comments for all files listed in the FILE CATALOG area diskette only System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen COPY Softkey This function is used to copy files between a diskette and internal memory between two diskettes within a diskette within the network file system the 4155B 4156B mounts or between the network file system and internal memory The following entry box and primary softkeys will be displayed Entry box FUNCTION COPY SOURCE NAME TYPE TARGET DISK TARGET NAME Softkeys EXECUTE Copies the data EXIT Exits the COPY function TYPE field The TYPE field specifies the data type In this field select Specifies all types of data MES Specifies the measurement setup data STR Specifies the stress setup data DAT Specifies the measurement setup and result data CST Specifies the customized system data PRO Specifies the 4145B setup data TARGET DISK field The TARGET DISK field specifies whether the source and target files are on th
48. contains the paper settings such as paper size orientation and so on The paper settings consists of SIZE FEED DIR LENGTH WIDTH UNIT Sets the paper size Available sizes are e CUSTOM e A3 297 x 420 mm e A4 210 x 297 mm e B4 257 x 364 mm e BS5 182 x 257 mm e A letter 8 5 x 11 inch e B 11x17 inch Sets the feed direction of the paper e SHORT SIDE for portrait width lt length e LONG SIDE for landscape width gt length This is not available for the CUSTOM paper size setting Sets the vertical length of the paper This is available for the CUSTOM paper size setting only The horizontal width of the paper This is available for the CUSTOM paper size setting only The units for the paper size Select either inch or millimeter Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 33 System Screen Organization SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen OUTPUT ITEM This table is used to select the items to be printed For HP GL you can enable or disable all items For PCL the GRAPH items are always enabled TITLE The title of the printout This title is determined automatically according to the type of output information Agilent 4156B SETUP DATA Agilent 4156B DATA LIST e Agilent 4156B GRAPH PLOT DATE amp TIME The current date and time from the built in clock PAGE NO The page number of the printout USER COMMENT The user defined comments from the
49. file name from the FILE CATALOG area The file name TARGET NAME is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area READ COMMENT Reads the comment for the file specified by the pointer on the FILE CATALOG area diskette only READ COMMENT ALL Reads the comments for all files listed in the FILE CATALOG area diskette only Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 19 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen MAKE DIRECTORY Softkey This function creates a subdirectory on the NFS server The subdirectory will be under the directory mounted by the 4155B 4156B The following entry box and primary softkeys will be displayed Entry box FUNCTION MAKE DIRECTORY NAME Softkeys EXECUTE Makes a directory with the specified name EXIT Exits the MAKE DIRECTORY function NAME field The NAME field specifies the new directory name The directory name can be up to 36 characters and 58 characters when including the directory path When the pointer is in this field the softkeys shown in Menu and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG SELECT 5 20 Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown
50. front panel keys Data Input or Edit When you move the pointer to a field on a screen you can fill in the field by entering characters or by selecting a softkey The softkeys related to the field will appear when you move the pointer to that field There are several different methods for entering or editing data depending on the type of entry field For option fields When the pointer is in an option field the selectable input items for the field are displayed on softkeys When a softkey is pressed that item will appear in the appropriate field For example when the pointer is in the 4155B is or 4156B is field of the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen the following softkeys are available SYSTEM CONTROLLER Enables the IBASIC capability NOT SYSTEM CONTROLLER Disables the IBASIC capability For comment and name fields When the pointer is in a comment or name field you can input characters using the ENTRY front panel key group The characters selected will appear in the data entry area at the bottom of the screen For name fields you can enter alphanumeric characters For comment fields you can also enter non alphanumeric characters You can enter upper or lowercase alphabet characters using the blue and green front panel keys You can enter special non alphanumeric characters using the green front panel key If a comment or name is already entered in the field it also appears in the data entry area You can edit it
51. function works normally m Before touching the connections of the force guard and sense terminals turn the Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B off and discharge any capacitors whenever possible If you do not turn the Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B off complete all of the following items regardless of any Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B settings e Terminate measurement by pressing Stop key confim that the MEASUREMENT indicator is not lit e Deactivate standby mode if used by pressing Standby key confim that the Standby indicator is not lit e Confirm that the HIGH VOLTAGE indicator is not lit e Open the shielding box access door open the INTLK terminal e Discharge any capacitors if the capacitance is connected to an SMU m Warn workers in the vicinity of the Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B about dangerous conditions Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 9 RA Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501BD074 A JETA A ARTIE EREE PSU ERA 200 Vde MPSMU 7 lt SHRSMUOEZEEAELON Vde SHAS ZENIBEN ET REED VFL FORMATO T lt IZ 10 m SEN 71 HUT Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501BA BASS 2 m Agilent 164424 TAR 749 AFYLIHO7 AY AF DANI AER DANTE YM Rhy ZAI YAA YY apa bay Des 4 AO Y 033 4 YURI ADA ARPA Agilent 4155B o ANIB ZENTSEAHRDZIESHELET m 720 y IRENE COD bE ER O IE E 74 7 DR en AD BIC Agilent 4155B 4156B 4150 BO EIZA EK MEA en Y VIEREETBIE ERRADA GARA INFO TRAE TTD x L
52. in Menu 1 Selects the directory name The directory is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen DISK OPERATION Softkey This function allows you to initialize a diskette or to copy all the files on a diskette and is available when the DISK field is set to FLOPPY DISK This softkey displays the disk operation function screen which displays the following softkeys and fields EXECUTE Executes the specified operation for the diskette EXIT Exits the disk operation screen DISK OPERATION field The DISK OPERATION field selects the desired operation by using the following secondary softkeys DISK INIT Initializes the diskette Initialization prepares the diskette so that the 4155B 4156B can use it for storing data DISK COPY Copies the entire contents of one diskette to another This is typically used to make a backup copy The diskettes must have the same format and capacity FORMAT field The FORMAT field only for DISK INIT selects the DOS or HP LIF format VOLUME LABEL field The VOLUME LABEL field only for DISK INIT specifies a volume label for the diskette The default volume name is 4155 or 4156 You cannot specify a blank label The volume name can be up to 8 characters for DOS format or up to 6 characters for HP LIF format PROGRESS STATUS field The PROGRESS STATUS field displays the progress of t
53. interrupted by other operations For example files cannot be saved or retrieved while making measurements Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 387 388 389 391 392 393 394 400 401 402 410 411 412 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Unable to access file The file is locked Unable to write to this file The file is locked by another process No such device or address The 4155B 4156B cannot find the specified network device or address Verify the correct device file exists the select code major number minor number are correct and that the device is correctly connected high speed or low speed port System busy File operation is in progress File operation is in progress During a file operation the 4155B 4156B cannot perform other operations such as making measurements changing setup fields printing and so forth Network printer connection time out A time out occurred when connecting the network printer to the print server or NFS server Network File System server is down Server for the Network File System is down Contact your network system administrator Communication to desired server failed Communication to desired server failed System busy Mounting device When mounting a device the 4155B 4156B cannot be interrupted by another operation such as making a measurement System bug Undefined method System bug Invalid parameter System bug In
54. linear log and thinned out Sampling interval For linear scale auto mode e 60 us to 480 us range 20 us resolution e 480 us to 1 s range 80 us resolution e 1s to 65 535 s range 2 ms resolution For linear scale no limit mode log scale and thinned out modes e 560 us 720 us at thinned out mode to s range 80 us resolution e 1s to 65 535 s range 2 ms resolution Hold time initial wait time 0 03 to 655 35 s 100 us resolution Stop condition a condition to stop the sampling can be defined Sampling interval setting accuracy supplemental data e 0 5 10 us sampling interval lt 480 us e 0 5 10 us 560 us lt sampling interval lt 2 ms e 0 5 100 us 2 ms lt sampling interval The thinned out mode is similar to reverse log sampling Sampling measurement continues by thinning out older data until the sampling completion condition is satisfied Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 21 Specifications Functions There are the following restrictions if initial interval is less than 2 ms Number of measurement channels must be 1 Measurement ranging must be the fixed range Stop condition must be disabled Stress Force Characteristics SMU VSU and PGU output can be forced for the user specified period Stress time 500 us to 31 536 000 s 365 days Resolution 100 us 500 us lt stress time lt 10 s 10 ms 10 s lt stress time lt 31 536 000 s Burst pulse count 1 to 65
55. the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 27 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Lists Saving Measurement Data Lists This section describes how to save the list of measurement results displayed on the GRAPH LIST LIST screen as a PCL or HP GL file Before beginning to save the measurement data list check the following e SYSTEM FILER screen This screen sets the DISK entry field to specify the mass storage device used to save a PCL or HP GL file See SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the information to save paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly See SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION FORM FEED L LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING lt lt lt lt lt lt lt e L j lt lt lt e lt ay 2 lt ay ay e TRAILER STRING 4 28 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Lists To save the measurement result list 1 Display the GRAPH LIST LIST screen then press Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box PRINT PLOT DATA LIST DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME
56. the filer s GET function 1 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Figure 1 2 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Rear View of the 4155B 4156B Rear View of the 4155B 4156B Rear View of the 4155B 4156B T Lo e O ae e rou ol Gb caer A e ce fy oe I If i gt I III i A IN VE Bl To Expender Nox ntetco e G Fa GO o TE OO UNE 2 LU _ SS WARNING 100 2404 e 50 80 GIN Orea a TA O JIL ext TRIG SS x Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 11 WARNING Introducing the 4155B 4156B Rear View of the 4155B 4156B To R Box terminal To R Box terminal is a 10 pin connector To use R Box connect this terminal to control terminal of Agilent 16441A R Box VSU terminals VSU output terminals are BNC connectors To use VSUs connect these terminals to VSU terminals of Agilent 16442A or connector plate VMU terminals VMU input terminals are BNC connectors To use VMUs connect these terminals to VMU terminals of the 16442A or connector
57. two axes X Y or three axes X Y 1 Y2 plot of source current voltage measured current voltage time or calculated USER FUNCTION data List display measurement data and calculated USER FUNCTION data are listed in conjunction with VARI step number or time domain sampling step number Up to eight data sets can be displayed Display 8 4 inch diagonal color active matrix LCD 640 dot H by 480 dot V e Hard Copy Functions Graphics hard copy measured data and all data appearing on the screen can 8 24 be output via GPIB parallel or network interface to a supported plotter or printer PCL and HP GL formats are supported selectable Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Text hard copy Hard copy file Hard copy via network interface Data Storage Specifications Functions print out setup information or measured data list as an ASCII text via GPIB parallel or network interface to a supported plotter or printer PCL and HP GL formats are supported selectable hard copy output file can be stored to an internal or network mass storage devices instead of sending it to a printer or plotter The data can be stored in PCL HP GL or TIF formats Ipr client capability Internal mass storage device Mass storage device Media Format type User area File types Program files built in 3 5 inch flexible disk drive 3 5 inch 2HD or 2DD diskette HP LIF and DOS 1 44 Mbyte HD or 720 Kbyte 2DD au
58. units SMUs two voltage source units VSUs and two voltage measurement units VMUs The 4156B is designed for Kelvin connections and has high resolution SMUs HRSMUs so the 4156B is especially suited for low resistance and low current measurements You can measure voltage values with a resolution of 1 V by using the differential measurement mode of VMUs The 4155B 4156B can perform two types of measurements sweep measurement and sampling measurement The 4155B 4156B also provides knob sweep measurement function for quick sweep measurements executed by rotating the rotary knob on the front panel The 4155B 4156B can perform stress testing That is can force a specified de voltage or current for the specified duration Also you can force ac stress by using pulse generator units PGUs which are installed in Agilent 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander Analysis Function The 4155B 4156B provides a marker and two lines for analyzing the measurement results The 4155B 4156B also provides the automatic analysis function which moves marker and lines at desired location and displays desired calculation results automatically after measurement is completed Data storing The 4155B 4156B allows you to store measurement setup information measurement data and instrument setting information on a 3 5 inch diskette using the built in flexible disk drive or on a NFS server via LAN The allowable disk formats are MS DOS and HP LIF You can
59. using the Edit front panel keys After editing or entering the comment or name press Enter key to put the name or comment in the field at the pointer location Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 39 System Screen Organization Screen Operation For numeric data fields When the pointer is in a numeric data field enter the numeric data as follows 1 Type the numeric value by pressing the numeric front panel keys the value appears in the data entry area To place the value in the numeric data field at the pointer location press Enter key 2 Use the rotary knob to increase or decrease the value Turn the knob clockwise to increase the value or counterclockwise to decrease the value Blue front panel key usage The blue front panel key has three states Non shift state B b or G is not displayed in the lower right corner of the screen You can enter numeric values Uppercase shift state B is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen You can enter uppercase alphabet characters Lowercase shift state b is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen You can enter lowercase alphabet characters To change between these states e toggle between the non shift shift state by pressing the blue key e toggle between the upper lowercase shift state by pressing the green key then the blue key The following is a detailed description of changing between states Present Status
60. www test item number on SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen e z test number 23010 Host DRAM failed self test 23021 Host ROM failed checksum test 23022 Host SRAM failed read and write test 23023 EEPROM failed read and write test 23030 Real time clock failed timer test 23040 GPIB controller failed self test This test sets some settings then checks the status 23050 Parallel interface controller failed self test This test sets some settings then checks the status 23061 Host controller sends acommand and does not receive acknowledge from SMU controller 23062 Host controller failed receiving response from SMU controller by sending a command 23071 SMU controller ROM failed checksum test 23072 SMU controller on board SRAM failed read and write test 23073 SMU controller internal SRAM failed read and write test 23074 SMU controller internal timer failed self test 23075 SMU controller timer does not operate with correct frequency 23076 SMU controller failed power on self test 23077 SMU controller test gets timeout 23080 Access to graphics system processor failed read and write test 23091 Graphic memories SRAM failed read and write test 10 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 23092 24017 24018 24021 24022 24041 24042 24051 24052 24062 24063 24064 24065 24071 24072 24073 24100 24120 24130 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Graphic memories VRAM failed read
61. 0 Y 100 LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PCL 75 DPI In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the screen image save PR PLSETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the SCREEN DUMP dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to FILE select FILE softkey 3 Enter the file name in the FILE NAME field To save a file to a diskette in the built in flexible disk drive the file name must be amaximum of 8 characters for DOS format moo amaximum of 6 characters for HP LIF format Do not use as the last character of the filename To save a file to the network drive the file name can be a maximum of 36 characters The file name and directory path can be a maximum of 58 characters 4 22 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Screen Images 4 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL HP GL TIFF or HR TIFF softkey If you select PCL HR PCL or HR TIFF mode set the RESOLUTION by selecting one softkey 75 DPI to 600 DPI For more information on selecting resolution see Output Resolution on page 4 5 If you select the HR PCL mode setting the resolution too low will result in poor print quality 5 If you select HR PCL or HP GL set the OUTPUT REGION There are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the
62. 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen Executing the Tests You can execute the tests as shown below 1 Move the pointer to the desired test item 2 Select the EXECUTE softkey If the pointer is ata SELF test you can repeat the test continuously by selecting REPEAT TEST softkey You can stop executing the test by selecting STOP softkey The REPEAT TEST softkey is available for the diagnostics not for self calibration If you want to execute all tests automatically select e CALIB ALL softkey to execute all self calibration tests e DIAG SELFTST ALL softkey to execute all tests displaying SELF in the TARGET field To stop executing tests select STOP softkey Test Adapter The following tests require the following test adapters Test Item Adapter Test No 312 LAN interface test LAN Test Adapter Agilent Part Number 04155 61631 Test No 401 parallel I F test Parallel Test Adapter Agilent Part Number 04155 61632 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 31 System Screen Organization SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen The SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen is used to set the parameters of the printer or plotter For more information regarding the print plot functions see Chapter 4 DESTINATION This field sets the interface used to connect your printer or plotter The following parameters
63. 12 4uA 10nA 0 1 2uA 100 V 20 nA x Vout 20 nA x Vout 100 mA 10 pA 0 12 50 pA 100 nA 0 1 30 uA 100 V Tout lt 20mA 200 nA x Vout 200 nA x Vout 40V 20mA lt Tout lt SOMA 20V 50mA lt Tout lt 100mA a Vout is the output voltage in volts b Tout is the output current in amps For example accuracy specifications are given as of set measured value 0 1 plus offset value 30 pA 200 fA x Vout for the 100 nA range The offset value consists of a fixed part determined by the set measurement range and a proportional part that is multiplied by Vout VSU Voltage Source Unit Specifications Same as the 4156B VSU VMU Voltage Monitor Unit Specifications Same as the 4156B VMU 8 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware 41501B SMU and Pulse Generator Expander HPSMU High Power SMU Specifications Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 5 Current Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 6 Output terminal connection Dial triaxial connectors Kelvin remote sensing Voltage Current Compliance Limiting The SMU can limit output voltage or current to prevent damaging the device under test Voltage 0 V to 200 V Current l pA tol A Compliance accuracy Same as current voltage set accuracy HPSMU supplemental information Allowable cable resistance Kelvin connection Force maximum 0
64. 155B 4156B This chapter describes overview of the 4155B 4156B e Installation This chapter describes how to install the 4155B 4156B accessories and peripherals e File Operations This chapter describes how to store or load the 4155B 4156B setup and measurement data e Print Plot Function This chapter provides information about the print plot function e System Screen Organization This chapter provides information about the user interface displayed on the 4155B 4156B screen by pressing the System key External Keyboard This chapter provides softkey maps and information about using an external keyboard furnished with the 4155B 4156B e Initial Settings This chapter provides information about user defined initial settings and default initial settings e Specifications e Accessories and Options If You Have A Problem Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 13 Other Manuals The following Agilent 4155B 4156B manuals are also available 14 User s Guide Measurement and Analysis This manual provides information about measurement and analysis by using the 4155B 4156B and consists of the following chapters e Measurement Units e Measurement Mode e Measurement Functions e Making Measurement e Analyzing Measurement Results e Screen Organization e Data Variables and Analysis Function e If You Have A Problem Quick Start Guide This manual is mainly for beginners and provides brief instru
65. 16441A R box turn off the 4155B 4156B and 41501A B 1 Connect the To R Box terminal on the 4155B 4156B to the Control terminal on the 16441A rear panel using a 3 0 m or 1 5 m control cable 2 Connect the instrument measurement terminals to the 16441A input terminals as follows Taseme 16441A Input Cable terminals 4155B MPSMU Input Force 3 mor 1 5 m Triaxial Cable 4156B HRSMU Input 3 m or 1 5 m Kelvin Triaxial Cable Force Sense 41501A B MPSMU Input Force 3 m or 1 5 m Triaxial Cable 41501A B HPSMU Input 3 m or 1 5 m Kelvin Triaxial Cable Force Sense 3 Connect the 16441A output terminals to the 16442A input terminals or to the connector plate input terminals using 40 cm triaxial cables as shown below 16441A Output 16442A Input or Connector Plate Input Output Force SMUI 2 3 4 5 or 6 Output Force SMUI SMU3 SMUS Output Sense SMU2 SMU4 SMU6 a For non Kelvin connection b For the Kelvin connection two triaxial cables must be used to con nect the 16441A and the 16442A instead of a Kelvin triaxial cable Installing the 16441A R box with other accessories You can attach the 16441A R box to the 16442A test fixture or to your shielding box as shown in the following figures 2 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories Attaching the 16441A R Box to the 16442A Test Fixture Ar S P fe E
66. 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 10 26 ASCII format does not allow block transfer Block size mismatched with data format Y2 axis is not assigned List name is not assigned The specified name is not list name Illegal file type is requested System busy Printing out hard copy Unable to set Another controller is on bus Unable to specify this name here PGU Pulse DELAY must be gt setup res PGU pulse delay time must be gt setup resolution Cal Diag failed Cannot use unit Compliance too low to force pulse Compliance too high to force pulse Two VPULSE PGUs must be same STBY T Two VPULSE PGUs must be same FCTN T Improper parameter for file operation An option for the file operation command has been set up incorrectly System error Filer memory overflow Filer error Integer overflow Bad volume specifier Volume label for mass storage is incorrect Initialization may have been performed on an incompatible system or the disk may be defective Filer error File type is wrong Filer error EOF found Filer error EOR found File error Illegal DISK parameter Illegal disk parameter was detected The mass storage device is set up incorrectly Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 208 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218
67. 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Contents 1 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Overview it E A E E OP eek 1 4 Measurement Unit Configurations 00 0 cece cee eee 1 6 Front View of the 4155B 4156B 2 ete 1 7 Rear View of the 41S55B 4156B 20 ee cee eee 1 11 Requirements u ects vie eh a as ee 2 3 Power Requirements 0 0 cee cee cor 2 3 Power Cable ts da ld Marin AM le SUN Nh tad AC N 2 3 N Line Fuse and Line Voltage Selector for the 41501A 222222 2 5 Ventilation Requirements 00 cece eee eee een ene 2 5 Operating Environment 00 0 cece eet ences 2 6 Storaging Shipping Environment 0 0 eee eee eee eee ee 2 6 Cleaning 2 02 24 bea is sata ee be nl 2 6 Inspection 2 2 22 as see en nee Diese 2 7 To Inspect the 4155B 4156B and Accessories 000 c eee ee eee 2 7 To Check the 4155B 4156B Operation 0 0 eee eee eee eee 2 8 To Execute Diagnostics and Calibration 00 0 0 c ee eee eee 2 10 Connecting the 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander 2 11 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Contents 1 Contents Installing Accessories o oooooooooorroo eene teen ees 2 12 To Install the 16442A Test Fixture 0 0 0 0 cee eee 2 13 To Install the 16441A R Box 0 ccc ccc eee nee 2 18 To Install the 16440A SMU Pulse Generator Selector 2 20 To Connect th
68. 4155B 4156B and 41501A B before connecting the instruments Then connect as shown below 4155 4156 O H gt NN VY 16442A Test Fixture O a 2 oa QOO mpa 101 AT J im A ju Instrument Terminal Fansa Cable 41501A B To SMU Pulse CONTROL Input 3 0 m or 1 5 m Control Cable Generator Selector Interface PGU Input PGU 3 0 m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable MPSMU or HPSMU Input SMU 3 0 m or 1 5 m Triaxial Cable 4155B MPSMU 4156B HRSMU 16442A SMU Output Selected b 40 cm Triaxial Cable Connector Plate SMU a You can use two inputs for one selector and four inputs for two selectors b You can use two outputs for one selector and four outputs for two selectors Selector output is either one of the PGU outputs or the SMU output Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 27 Installation Installing Accessories To Connect the Measurement Cable to the Connector Plate This section provides instructions for connecting the measurement cables from the 4155B 4156B to the connector plate For connector plate installation information refer to the 16495 Installation Guide The following connector plates are available for the 4155B 4156B Agilent 16495H Agilent 16495J 2 28 Connector Plate with 6 Triaxial Connectors Option 001 has
69. 4155B 4156B mounts You can perform file operations by selecting softkeys on the SYSTEM FILER screen All file operations can be performed this way selecting the front panel keys Get and Save from the User File key group Only store and load file operations can be performed this way For details on the SYSTEM FILER screen refer to the SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 3 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE NOTE File Operations To Use the Network File System The 4155B 4156B can be an NES client and can use the network file system as a mass storage device To use the network file system 1 Connect the 4155B 4156B to your LAN See To Connect to a LAN in Chapter 2 Complete the NETWORK SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen Complete the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen For information on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 Situations When You Cannot Store Load Files The Save and Get keys are available from any screen However the Save and Get functions will not work under the following conditions during measurement or forcing stress when an error message is displayed when the HELP screen is displayed when the KNOB SWEEP screen is displayed when the SCREEN DUMP PRINT PLOT or GRAPH PLOT dialog is displayed Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 3 File
70. 4156B FLEX Commands set program code can be stored in the 4155B or 4156B Maximum number of program set is 255 External instrument remote control internal Instrument BASIC controller can control external equipment via GPIB interface Instrument BASIC Instrument BASIC is a subset of HP BASIC Functions arithmetic operation binary operation string manipulation logical operation array operation program flow control event initiated branching program editing and debugging support mass storage operation instrument control real time clock softkey operation and graphics Typing aid 4145B ASP Auto Sequence Program like syntax softkeys are available in Instrument BASIC An 4145B ASP file cannot be read by the 4155B 4156B Remote control Instrument BASIC is remote controllable from an external computer via the GPIB interface 8 26 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Functions IBASIC supplemental information Program text area 16 Kbyte Variable stack area 500 Kbyte Common variable area 600 Kbyte This size is decreased when hard copy or e Trigger Input Input level disk operation is executed external trigger input starts a sweep or sampling measurement or can be used as a trigger input for continuing Instrument BASIC program TTL level negative or positive edge trigger Output external trigger can be generated by the following events start of each sweep measurement ste
71. 50 us to 1000 us 1 us 5 10 ns 5 0 5 ms to 10 0 ms 10 us 5 10 ns a Leading time and trailing time for a PGU must be in the same range 8 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Functions Functions Measurement setup Measurement capability Arithmetic and analysis functions Output Data storage Repeating and automating test Other capabilities Measurement Setup Fill in the blanks using front panel or full size external keyboard Load settings from a diskette Program using internal Instrument BASIC or via GPIB HELP function Library Default Measure Setup Vce Ic Vds Id Vgs Id and Vf If are pre defined softkeys User defined measurement setup library Auto file load function on power up Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 19 Specifications Functions Measurement Capability The 4155B 4156B can perform de or pulsed force measure and stress force For dc voltage current sweep and sampling time domain measurements are available Voltage Current Sweep Measurement Characteristics SMUs or VSUs can be set using VARI primary sweep VAR2 subordinate sweep VARI synchronous sweep or CONST constant output VARI Primary sweep controls the staircase dc or pulsed voltage or current sweep Number of steps Maximum 1001 for one VARI sweep Sweep type Linear or logarithmic Sweep direction Single or double sweep Ho
72. 55B 4156B If Measurement Units of the 41501A B are not Displayed on the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION Screen Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the 41501A B and to power outlet Check that the LINE switch of the 41501A B is on Check that the voltage selector switch is set properly The voltage selector switch is located in the lower right corner of the rear panel The following table shows the line voltage selector setting Line Voltage Position 90 to 132 Vac left 198 to 264 Vac right Check that the fuse is good The fuse holder is located in the lower right corner of the rear panel 1 Turn the 4155B 4156B and the 41501A B off 2 Unscrew the fuse holder on the rear panel 3 Inspect that the correct fuse is installed and wire inside the fuse is not broken by using a tester Line Fuse type Agilent part number 100 120 Vac UL CSA T 8A 250 Vac 2110 0383 220 240 Vac UL CSA T 4A 250 Vac 2110 0014 4 Replace the fuse if necessary Then screw in the fuse holder 5 Turn on the 41501A B first then turn on the 4155B 4156B Check that the interface board of the 41501A B is firmly connected to To Expander Box Interface of the 4155B 4156B rear panel 10 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B If External Keyboard does not Work e Connect keyboard first then turn on the 4155B 56B e Turn
73. 55B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 11 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format Output Examples 1 Lotus 1 2 3 Output Example Setups UNIT OFF DELIMITER COMMA STRING MARK Output Bipolar Tr Vce Ic VCE 0 0001 to 1 in LOG step TB 1E 05 to 5E 05 in 1E 05 step NO VCE IC wur syr Sa 1 0 0001 9 265E 10 2 0 00013 1 0416E 09 3 0 00016 1 527E 09 4 0 E 5 0 0002 8 975E 10 00025 1 7453E 09 2 Microsoft Excel Output Example Setups UNIT OFF e DELIMITER TAB STRING MARK NONE Output V3 13 characteristics V3 0 to 1 in 0 1 step 13 2E 05 to 0 0001 in 2E 05 step NO V3 I3 V A il 0 1 665E 09 2 0 1 1 9072E 09 3 0 2 1 4471E 08 4 0 3 1 8823E 07 gt 0 4 2 1995E 06 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format 3 Append Measurement Output Example e Setups Output V3 12 2E 05 to 0 0001 in Append 1 V3 12 V3 12 NO il 2 3 15 NO DH 15 NO N 1 5 0 0 E 05 to 0 0001 in Append 2 UNIT OFF DELIMITER TAB STRING MARK NONE to 1 in 0 5 step N to 1 in 0 5 step N lt Single E 05 step lt Single lt Appendl E 05 step lt Append
74. 64 10 24 Stack overflow in user function COMMON channel FCTN must be CONST COMMON channel FCTN must be NSYNC System busy Unable to change page when MEAS System busy Unable to change page when STRS Ineffective page in this setup X axis is not assigned Yl axis is not assigned ENABLE DELAY must be lt 32767 x INIT INT For sampling measurements when stop condition is set to ENABLE enable delay must be initial interval x 32767 or less No unit is set to STANDBY ON System busy MEASURING or 4145 USER MODE MIN MAX have different sign in LOG Can do such operation only for USER VAR Illegal setup The name was already used User variable is used in user function If a user variable is used in user functions the user variable cannot be deleted AUTO Analysis is undefined TOT SAMP TIME must be lt INIT INTx32767 Total sampling time must be initial interval x 32767 or less and 1 x 10 or less Measure channel is not assigned Unable to find approximate data Illegal graph scale setup The Sweep Pulse Polarity is not same SYNC can not be set for standby CH Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 165 166 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Set value is too small for range For LOG sweep measurement start
75. 6B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 7 Specifications Hardware VSU Voltage Source Unit Specifications e Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy Max _ Resolution Accuracy Output 8 Current 20 V l mV 0 05 of setting 10 mV 100 mA a Specification is applicable under no load current e VSU supplemental information Output resistance typical 0 2 Q Capacitive load maximum 10 uF Slew rate Current limit Output Noise 8 8 maximum 0 2 V us typical 120 mA typical mV rms Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware VMU Voltage Monitor Unit Specifications e Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy Grounded measurement mode Voltage Range Meas Reso Meas Accuracy 2 V 2uV 0 02 200 uV 20 V 20 uV 0 02 1 mV Differential measurement mode Differential Mar Volt Meas Miss Accura Common a Reso BE Mode ge Voltage 0 2 V Luv 0 03 100 uV 1 3 uV x Vi 20 V 2 V 2 uV 0 02 200 uV 13 uV x Vi 20 V a Vi is the input voltage of VMU2 in volts For example accuracy specifications are given as of measured value 0 02 plus offset value 200 pV 13 uV x Vi for the 2 V range The differential mode offset value consists of a fixed part determined by the measurement range and proportional part that is multiplied by Vi VMU supplemental information Input impedance 2160 Input l
76. A 100 pA 0 12 400pA 1pA 0 1 200 pA 200 V 2 pA x Vout 2 pA x Vout 10 pA l nA 0 12 5 nA 10pA 0 1 3nA 200 V 20 pA x Vout 20 pA x Vout 100 pA 10nA 0 12 40 nA 100 pA 0 1 20nA 200 V 200 pA x Vout 200 pA x Vout 1 mA 100nA 0 12 500nA 1nA 0 1 300 nA 200 V 2 nA x Vout 2 nA x Vout 10 mA 1pA 0 12 4 uA 10nA 0 1 2pA t 200 V 20 nA x Vout 20 nA x Vout 100 mA 10 uA 0 12 50 uA 100 0 1 30 pA 200 V Tout lt 50 mA 200 nA x Vout nA 200 nA x Vout 100 V 50mA lt Tout lt 100mA Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware Current Set i Meas Measurement a Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Acc racy Max Voltage 1 A 100 0 5 500 LA l pA 0 5 300 pA 200 V Iout lt 50 mA uA 2 uA x Vout 2 uA x Vout 100 V SOMA lt Tout lt 125mA 40 V 125mA lt Tout lt 500mA 20 V 500 mA lt Tout lt 1 A a Vout is the output voltage in volts b Tout is the output current in amps For example accuracy specifications are given as of set measured value 0 1 plus offset value 30 pA 200 fA x Vout for the 100 nA range The offset value consists of a fixed part determined by the set measurement range and a proportional part that is multiplied by Vout MPSMU Specifications Same as the 4155B MPSMU GNDU Ground Unit Specifications
77. Agilent Technologies will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of 300 000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim and for damages for bodily injury or death to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective Agilent Technologies product To the extent allowed by local law the remedies in this warranty statement are customer s sole and exclusive remedies Expect as indicated above in no event will Agilent Technologies or its suppliers be liable for loss of date or for direct special incidental consequential including lost profit or date or other damage whether based in contract tort or otherwise For consumer transactions in Australia and New Zealand the warranty terms contained in this statement except to the extent lawfully permitted do not exclude restrict or modify and are in addition to the mandatory statutory rights applicable to the sale of this product to you Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products For any assistance contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office e Certification Agilent Technologies Inc certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibratio
78. B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Temperature range Operating Storage Humidity range Operating Storage Altitude Operating Storage Power requirement 10 C to 40 C with disk drive operation 5 C to 40 C without disk drive operation 22 C to 60 C 20 to 80 RH non condensing and wet bulb temperature lt 29 C with disk drive operation 15 to 80 RH non condensing and wet bulb temperature lt 29 C without disk drive operation 5 to 90 RH non condensing and wet bulb temperature lt 39 C 0 to 2 000 m 0 to 4 600 m 90 V to 264 V 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum VA 4155B 4156B 450 VA Max 41501B 350 VA Max Regulatory Compliance EMC EN55011 1991 Group 1 Class A EN50082 1 1992 Safety CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 1992 IEC1010 1 1990 A2 EN61010 1 1993 Dimensions 4155B 4156B 426 mmW by 235 mmH by 600 mmD 41501B 426 mmW by 190 mmH by 600 mmD Weight approx 4155B 4156B 21kg 41501B 16 kg option 412 with HPSMU and 2 PGUs Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 29 Specifications Furnished Accessories Furnished Accessories The following are the furnished accessories for the 4155B 4156B 8 30 Triaxial Cable 4 ea 4155B Kelvin Triaxial Cable 4 ea 4156B Coaxial Cable 4 ea Interlock Cable 1 ea Keyboard 1 ea User Manual set Sample Application Program Disk 1 ea
79. BRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen In the CALIB DIAG field select DIAG softkey In the CATEGORY field select I O PERIPH softkey Move the pointer to 403 INT Interlock LED Select EXECUTE softkey DA SS amp Confirm the following e the LED turns on within 1 second when the interlock circuit is shorted e the LED turns off within 1 second when the interlock circuit is opened 8 To stop the interlock test select STOP softkey 2 36 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Mounting Connectors To Connect the GNDU Output The following figures show connection examples for the GNDU output Kelvin connections non Kelvin connections Use a low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 3674 from the connector to the prober socket or DUT as shown To cancel the effects of cable resistance connect the Sense line and Force line as close as possible to the terminal of the DUT Short the Sense and Force on the connector as shown below Use AWG 22 single strand insulated wire Agilent part number 8150 2639 from the connector plate to the prober socket or DUT Measurement results include the residual resistance of the connection wire For a quick connection where measurement accuracy is not critical connect only Force to the DUT without shorting the Sense and Force Insulator FORCE SENCE To p DUT 7 N e Pj Coaxial Cable Sm
80. Backing Up a Diskette Backing Up a Diskette he Bl Sy E Be ly Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Move the pointer to the DISK field Select FLOPPY softkey Select DISK OPERATION softkey to display the setup fields In the DISK OPERATION field select DISK COPY softkey Insert the source diskette select EXECUTE softkey then select one of the following e YES softkey to execute the disk copy e NO softkey to cancel the disk copy After the target diskette message is displayed remove the source diskette and insert an initialized target diskette The target and source diskettes must be the same format and size Select e YES softkey to execute the disk copy e NO softkey to cancel the disk copy The PROGRESS STATUS field shows what percentage of the disk copy is complete The internal memory capacity may not be sufficient to perform the entire disk copy If so swap the source and target disks according to the on screen instructions Select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 23 File Operations Backing Up a Diskette 3 24 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Agilent 4155B 4156B print plot function enables you to print plot or save to a file the following types of data Screen images from the 4155B 4156B display Lists o
81. Before beginning to save the setup data list check the following SYSTEM FILER screen This screen sets the DISK entry field to specify the mass storage device used to save a PCL or HP GL file For more information see SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the information to save paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION FORM FEED a LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING a lt lt lt lt ay ay e a ay 2 lt ay ay a lt lt lt e TRAILER STRING 4 24 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Setup Data Lists To save the setup data list 1 Display the setup screen you want to save then press Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT PAGE CURRENT LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5 0 OUTPUT PAGE CURRENT LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100
82. CATALOG softkey and move the pointer to the desired file name using the rotary knob Then press SELECT TARGET softkey Select EXECUTE softkey The file name will be changed to the specified new name 10 Select EXIT softkey 3 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Removing a File Directory Removing a File Directory 9 US 9 Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device Select PURGE softkey FUNCTION PURGE NAME TYPE Select FILE CATALOG softkey Move the pointer to the file or directory to be removed using the rotary knob The directory to be removed must be empty Press SELECT softkey This sets the NAME and TYPE entries Select EXECUTE softkey then select one of the following YES softkey to remove the file directory NO softkey to cancel Select EXIT softkey Removing multiple files To remove multiple files with the same filename but different file extensions select softkey in the TYPE field When you execute all file by that name will be deleted regardless of their extension For example if the NAME field is MOS1 and the TYPE field is then all the following files would be deleted MOS1 MOS1 MES MOS1 S MOS1 D CST MOS1 P TR AT RO Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 17 File Operations Copying a File Copying a
83. CTION field specifies the file operation When the field pointer is on this field the following softkeys shown in Menu 1 and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG SAVE GET PURGE RENAME COPY MAKE DIRECTORY DISK OPERATION Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG CHANGE DIR UPPER DIR ROOT DIR READ COMMENT Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Saves the specified file Gets the specified file Purges the specified file directory Renames the specified file Copies the specified file Creates a new directory under the directory mounted by the 4155B 4156B NFS only Opens the Disk Operation screen used to initialize or copy the diskette diskette only Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 Changes the current directory to the directory specified by the pointer NFS only Changes the current directory to one level higher than the current directory NFS only Changes the current directory to the root directory The root directory is always the directory specified by the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table on the MISCELLANEOUS screen NFS only Reads the COMMENT field for the specified file diskette only READ COMMENT ALL Reads the COMMENT field for all files on the diskette 5 8 disk
84. CtrI P or Pause Display Ctri G or F9 arrow keys in the lt lt MARKER CURSOR gt gt key group ft T U y Fast Shift Fastt gt Shift gt Fast f Shift T Fast Shift 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 6 3 External Keyboard Front Panel Keys External Keyboard rotary knob clockwise Altt gt counterclockwise Alt Fast clockwise Alt Shift gt Fast counterclockwise Alt Shift Print Plot function Plot Print Ctrl D or Print Screen green key Plot Print Shift Print Screen Help Help Ctri Shift H User File Save Ctrl Shift S Get Ctri Shift R Edit key group lt Ctri B Shift Tab or Backspace green key Ctri Shift B Ctrl Shift Tab or Ctri Backspace gt Ctri F or Tab green key gt Ctri Shift F or Ctrl Tab Delete Delete or Alt D Insert Insert or Alt I Recall Ctrl L green key Recall Ctri Shift L Clear Shift F11 or Ctrl Delete green key Clear F11 ENTRY key group u u Exp E Enter Enter green key Enter Shift Enter Space space bar Other front panel keys except for Q deg blue key and green key correspond to same keys on the external keyboard 6 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Initial Settings Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Initial Settings This chapter explains the following e use
85. DUMP DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5 Y 0 LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE HP GL 4 38 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Output Example Print Plot Function Output Examples GRAPH LI ST GRAPHI CS ID VG CHARACTERISTICS A 100 m lt lt an MEDI UM 99DECO1 08 00PM am lt o 1 00p VG V 500 m div 00 B MARKER OFF MARKER MI N MAX INTER POLATE OFF MARKER SKI P SIS AUTO ANALY CURSOR OFF MARKER CURSOR LINE SCALI NG DI SPLAY SETUP SWEEP SETUP SETUP TIM NG CONST SETUP Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 39 Print Plot Function Output Examples Setup Data List Output This an example of the CHANNEL DEFINITION screen in the PCL format Setup e Screen CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION USER COMMENT on the Screen ID VG CHARACTERISTICS e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen FORM FEED ENABLE COLOR B W B W LINE 60 PAPER SIZE D4 FEED DIR SHORT SIDE OUTPUT ITEM ENABLE for all e PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5
86. E ATMOSPHERE Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS Operation personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel Do not replace components with power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed To avoid injuries always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 WARNING bz OY gt Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 e DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for services and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained e DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS Warnings such as example below precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed Dangerous Voltage capable of causin
87. EM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen To display the error codes move pointer to a desired test item Error codes for measurement unit The following are the error codes for measurement units Error codes are 5 digit numbers 1xxyy e xx measurement unit e 00 VSUI 2 and VMUI 2 e 01 to 06 SMUI to SMU6 e 07 PGUI 2 e 08 GNDU e 09 AD converter e yy error number 1xx05 AD converter failed ROM or RAM self test Measurement unit failed AD converter test as a pretest for calibration or self test 1xx06 Successive approximation AD converter failed Measurement unit failed AD converter test as a pretest for calibration or self test 1xx07 Integrating type AD converter failed Measurement unit failed AD converter test as a pretest for calibration or self test 1xx08 AD converter test reached timeout Measurement unit failed AD converter test as a pretest for calibration or self test 1xx11 Overvoltage occurred for a measurement unit 1xx12 Overcurrent occurred for a measurement unit 10 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1xx15 1xx19 1xx90 1xx91 1xx92 1xx94 1xx97 10030 10031 10032 10033 10034 10035 10036 10037 10038 10040 10041 10042 10043 10044 10045 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Measurement units that are not supported are detected Emergency occurred but the cause is unknown This is displayed for example when unit is known but cause is unknown AD conv
88. F CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen is displayed Disconnect all cables from the measurement terminals on the 4155B 4156B rear panel If you want to execute both diagnostics and calibration select DIAG SELFTST ALL softkey If you want to execute calibration only select CALIB ALL softkey To stop the diagnostics or calibration select STOP softkey 2 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Connecting the 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander Connecting the 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander 1 Place the 41501A B on your workbench 2 Place the 4155B 4156B on top of the 41501A B UHAR vaomasoc 3 Remove the blank panel labeled To 4 Insert the 41501A B interface board into Expander Box Interface from the rear the 4155B 4156B then attach it with the panel of the 4155B 4156B thumbscrews o ae ana 0 as ON ES O Wy qe Z WARNING The 4155B 4156B together with the 41501A B weights about 37 kg 81 8 Ib The 4155B 4156B is not anchored to the 41501A B Use caution when handling Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 11 Installation Installing Accessories Installing Accessories This section describes how to install the 4155B 4156B and accessories Additional information regarding airflow can be found in the Ventilation Requirements on page 2 5 This section describes how to in
89. FORCE screen Status on STRESS STRESS FORCE screen is displayed in following format STATUS AC Where A and C mean as follows A hardware status error If multiple errors occur numbers are added and displayed as a hexadecimal number e 2 Oscillation e 4 Some channel has reached compliance limit C PGU status e 1 PGU average current exceeds 100 mA 10 38 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4
90. File he Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device Select COPY softkey to display the COPY setup fields mw NS FUNCTION COPY SOURCE NAME TYPE TARGET DISK TARGET NAME 5 Inthe SOURCE NAME field do one of the following To copy from a diskette or a network file system a Select FILE CATALOG softkey b Move the pointer to the desired file name using the rotary knob c Press SELECT SOURCE softkey This sets the SOURCE NAME and TYPE entries e To copy from internal memory select MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 softkey 6 To copy a file from one diskette to another diskette a Move the pointer to the TARGET DISK field b Select OTHER softkey SAME softkey will copy the file back onto the source diskette 3 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Copying a File 7 In the TARGET NAME field do one of the following e To copy a file to a new file enter the new file name e a maximum of 6 characters for an HP LIF diskette Do not use as the last character of the filename amaximum of 8 characters for a DOS diskette To store data in a new file on the network file system enter a file name 36 characters maximum The file name and directory path combined can be 58 characters maximum e To copy a file to an existing file a Select FILE CATALOG softkey b Move the
91. Function Output Formats Output Resolution If you select the HR PCL or HR TIFF mode you can change the resolution of the output High resolution improves the output quality but takes longer to print You can choose 75 90 100 150 180 300 or 600 dpi dots per inch in the RESOLUTION field This field appears in the PRINT PLOT GRAPH PLOT or SCREEN DUMP dialog box For the resolutions available for your printer see Supported Peripherals on page 4 6 RESOLUTION setting for PCL mode In PCL mode the RESOLUTION and OUTPUT REGION fields change the size and position of the output but do not affect the output quality To set the output size and position do the following procedure in the PRINT PLOT GRAPH PLOT or SCREEN DUMP dialog box 1 In the RESOLUTION field select one softkey 75 DPI to 600 DPI A high RESOLUTION setting allows you to select various output sizes 2 In the UPPER LEFT field specify the upper left corner position of the output image using the front panel keys rotary knob or keyboard as follows UPPER LEFT X 3 Y 0 The value may be 0 to 100 3 In the LOWER RIGHT field specify the lower right corner position of the output image using the rotary knob The values available for the present RESOLUTION and UPPER LEFT settings are automatically calculated and displayed in the fields You cannot change the aspect ratio of the output If the value exceeds 100 change the RESOLUTION or UPPER LEFT sett
92. ON UPPER LEFT X 03 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT x 100 Y 50 7 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters in the PRINT PLOT COMMENT entry field This comment is printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 8 To start the file save select PRINT PLOT softkey 9 To close the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 31 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Graphs Saving Measurement Data Graphs This section describes how to save the list of measurement results displayed on the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen as a PCL HP GL or TIFF file Before beginning to save the measurement data graph check the following e SYSTEM FILER screen This screen sets the DISK entry field to specify the mass storage device used to save a PCL HP GL or TIFF file See SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the information to save paper size for printing plotting and so on Set all the entry fields properly See SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set HR HR Entry Field HP GL PCL PCL TIFF DESTINATION FORM FEED a LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING lt lt 2 2 lt ay ay e lt lt lt lt lt lt lt e lt
93. Operations Selecting a Mass Storage Device Selecting a Mass Storage Device To start a file operation you must specify the mass storage device by selecting either the built in flexible disk drive or a network file system 1 Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Move the cursor to the DISK entry field oe oS Select one of the following secondary softkeys FLOPPY Specifies the diskette in the built in flexible disk drive Insert a diskette into the built in flexible disk drive drive name If you have set up a drive label in the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table this label will appear as a softkey Up to four softkeys can be added this way Before selecting one of these directories it must be exported so that it can be mounted by the 4155B 4156B When this softkey is pressed the 4155B 4156B mounts the directory on an NFS server and displays the file catalog in the FILE CATALOG area The directory name will be shown next to the DISK entry field and it will be the root directory To unmount the directory choose another secondary softkey or turn off the 4155B 4156B 3 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Listing a File Catalog Listing a File Catalog j Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device Select FILE CATALOG softkey A maximum of 199 file names can be displayed in the FILE CATALOG
94. P Selects the screen group that includes the currently displayed setup data ALL Selects all the setup screens 5 To set the OUTPUT REGION enter the following entry fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy If you set the LANGUAGE to PCL or HR PCL ignore the LOWER RIGHT entry fields Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT LOWER LEFT LOWER RIGHT STORE REGION RECALL REGION Sets the output region as the entire sheet Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT LOWER RIGHT X 0 Y 0 lt origin of printer x 100 Y 50 6 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters into the PRINT PLOT COMMENT field This comment i
95. PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI SAMPLE DEVICE 1 4 42 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Output Examples Output Example e First sheet Agilent 4156B DATA LIST Dec 1 20 00 00 1999 PAGE 1 ID VG CHARACTERISTICS SAMPLE DEVICE1 VG 1 000 V to 4 000 V in 50mV step VSB 0 0000 V to 2 0000 V in 500 0mV step NO VG ID V A 1 1 000 V 10 89pA 2 950mV 11 01pA 49 1 400 V 2 44708mA Second sheet Agilent 4156B DATA LIST Dec 1 20 00 00 1999 PAGE 2 ID VG CHARACTERISTICS SAMPLE DEVICE1 NO VG ID V A 50 1 450 V 2 75585mA Sl 1 500mV 3 07660mA 65 2 200 V 8 27044mA e Last sheet Agilent 4156B DATA LIST Dec 1 20 00 00 1999 PAGE 3 ID VG CHARACTERISTICS SAMPLE DEVICE1 MARKER POSITION DATA 1 1 1 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 43 Print Plot Function Output Examples Measurement Result Graph Output This is an example of a measurement result graph in HP GL format using an HP LaserJet printer in portrait mode Setup e Screen GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS USER COMMENT on the Screen ID VG CHARACTERISTICS e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen FORM FEED ENABLE COLOR B W B W LINE 60 COLUMN 80 PAPER SIZE D4 FEED DIR SHORT SIDE OUTPUT ITEM ENABLE for all INIT STRING 0033 0B TRAILER STRING 0033 A G
96. PUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT R UPPER LEFT LOW EGION X 0 Y 0 lt origin of printer ER RIGHT X 100 Y 50 6 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters in the PRINT PLOT COMMENT field This comment is printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 7 To start printing plotting select PRINT PLOT softkey 8 To close the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box select EXIT softkey 4 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs This section describes how to print plot a graph of the measurement results on the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen Before beginning to print plot check the following e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen This screen specifies the 4155B 4156B control mode GPIB address output equipment and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the printer plotter information to print plot paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION FORM FEED LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING TRAILER S
97. Q load ringing Pulse width jitter Pulse period jitter Slew rate Noise Pulse de Output Voltage and Accuracy Specifications Hardware 0 2 100 ps 0 2 100 ps maximum 100 V us 50 Q output impedance to 50 Q load 0 2 of range at de output Set Voltage Resolu 7 Parameter Range tion Accuracy Base 20 V 4mV 1 of Base 50 mV 1 of Pulse 40 V 8mV 1 of Base 50 mV 1 of Pulse Pulse 20 V 4mV 3 of Base 50 mV 40 V 8mV 3 of Base 50 mV a Accuracy is specified at leading trailing time 1 us b dc output is performed by the Base parameter Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 17 Specifications Hardware Table 8 8 Timing Parameters Range Period Width Delay n resolution 1 2 us to 100 us 1 us to 99 9 us 0 to 100 us 0 1 us 2 100 us to 1000 us 1 us to 999 us 0 to 1000 us 1 us 3 1 ms to 10 ms 0 01 ms to 9 99 ms 0 to 10 ms 10 us 4 10 ms to 100 ms 0 1 ms to 99 9 ms 0 to 100 ms 100 us 5 100 ms to 1000 ms 1 ms to 999 ms 0 to 1000 ms l ms 6 1sto 10s 0 01 sto 9 99 s Oto 10s 10 ms a Period width and delay of PGU1 and PGU2 must be in the same range Table 8 9 Leading Time and Trailing Time Range a Leading Trailing Time PE Accuracy 1 100 ns to 1000 ns Ins 5 10 ns 2 0 5 us to 10 0 us 10 ns 5 10 ns 3 5 0 us to 100 0 us 100 ns 5 10 ns 4
98. RAPH PLOT dialog GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO UPPER LEFT x 5 X 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL SAMPLE DEVICE 1 4 44 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE Output Example Print Plot Function Output Examples Agilent 41568 GRAPH PLOT Dec 1 20 00 00 1999 PAGE 1 ID VG CHARACTERISTICS SAMPLE DEVICE 1 lt lt on CA 100 m 1 00p VARIABLE VARI VAR2 UNIT SMUZHR SMU4 HR NAME VG VSB LINLOG LINEAR LINEAR START 1 0000V 0 0000 V STOP 4 000V 2 0000 V STEP 50 0mV 500 0mV CONSTANT UNIT SMU3 HR NAME VD SOURCE 2 0000 V PCL Mode Output If you select the PCL mode the font size of the header line comment and setup data depends on the printer Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 45 Print Plot Function Output Examples 4 46 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization This chapter introduces Agilent 4155B 4156B screen groups and describes the SYSTEM screen group For descriptions of the other screen groups see the 4155B 4156B User s Guide Measurement and Anal
99. RK PRINTER SETUP e NETWORK DRIVE SETUP ASCII SAVE WINDOW e UNIT e DELIMITER e STRING MARK hard copy setup window e DESTINATION FILENAME OUTPUT REGION e PRINT PLOT COMMENT e OUTPUT PAGE e GRAPH TRACE ONLY OUTPUT DATA e PRINT SETUP DATA INIT file start screen displayed after getting the INIT file Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 11 NOTE System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen GET Softkey To start the get function press the GET softkey or the Get key Either key will display the following entry box and primary softkeys Entry box FUNCTION GET NAME TYPE Softkeys EXECUTE Gets retrieves the specified data EXIT Exits the GET function TYPE field The TYPE field specifies the data type In this field select MES Specifies the measurement setup data STR Specifies the stress setup data DAT Specifies the measurement setup and result data CST Specifies the customized system data PRO Specifies the 4145B setup data Number of Sweep Steps The 4155B 4156B can also read the DAT file saved by the 4145B When the 4155B 4156B reads the 4145B data file if the number of primary sweep steps is more than 1001 the 4155B 4156B sets the number of sweep steps to 1001 and discards the corresponding measurement results 5 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NAME field System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen The
100. S A ra E i A I m A x j 644 est Fixtu ff Y J J A Y A A Y A Y FH tessa o Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 19 Installation Installing Accessories To Install the 16440A SMU Pulse Generator Selector To use the 16440A the 4155B 4156B must be equipped with an 41501A B SMU pulse generator expander with two PGUs To attach the 16440A selector to the 16442A test fixture 1 Place the 16440A selector on your 2 Place the 16442A test fixture on top of the workbench 16440A selector GIO 60x40 UBOIOZE EO 40 3 Position a plate on both sides 4 Attach each plate using the three flathead screws supplied with the instrument De er 2 20 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories e The following steps apply when using two 16440A SMU pulse generator selectors 5 Place the second 16440A on your workbench Place the 16440A selector and the 16442A test fixture on top of the second 16440A 6 Position a plate on both sides 7 Attach each plate using the three flathead screws supplied with the instrument 2000 00 00000 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 21 In
101. SOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT HR TIFF 75 DPI In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the file save PR PLSETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the GRAPH PLOT dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to FILE select FILE softkey 3 Enter the file name into the FILE NAME entry field To save a file to a diskette the file name must be e a maximum of 8 characters for DOS format e a maximum of 6 characters for HP LIF format Do not use _ as the last character of the filename To save a file to the network drive the file name can be a maximum of 36 characters The file name and directory path can be a maximum of 58 characters 4 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL HP GL or HR TIFF softkey If you select the PCL HR PCL or HR TIFF mode set the RESOLUTION by selecting one softkey 75 DPI to 600 DPI For more information on selecting the resolution see Output Resolution on page 4 5 If you select the HR PCL mode setting the resolution too low will result in poor print quality 4 34 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Graphs If you select HR PCL HR TIFF or HP GL setthe GRAPH TRACE ONLY field by selecting YES or NO softkey YES Graph trace only output NO Outputs the graph inf
102. Specifications Output voltage Sink current Output terminal connection Supplemental information Load capacitance Cable resistance 0 V 100 uV maximum 1 6 A remote sensing lt l uF Force lt 1 Q Sense lt 10 Q Single triaxial connector Kelvin Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 15 Specifications Hardware PGU Pulse Generator Unit Specifications General Modes pulse or constant Amplitude 0 Vpp to 40 Vpp Window 40 0 V to 40 0 V Maximum current 200 mA pulse width lt 1 ms Average current lt 100 mA 100 mA Output impedance 50 and low impedance lt 1 Q Burst count range 1 to 65535 Trigger output Level TTL Timing same timing and width as PGU1 pulse output Pulse dc Output Voltage and Accuracy See Table 8 7 Timing Parameters See Table 8 8 Accuracy of Timing parameters The following data is applied when leading time and trailing time are the same value Period 2 2 ns Width 3 2 ns Delay 2 40 ns Leading Time and Trailing Time See Table 8 9 Restrictions of Pulse Timing Parameters Setup e Pulse width lt Pulse period e Delay time lt Pulse period e Leading time lt Pulse width x 0 8 e Trailing time lt Pulse period Pulse width x 0 8 8 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Table 8 7 e PGU supplemental information Overshoot Undershoot lt 5 of amplitude 10 mV 50 Q output impedance to 50
103. TRING a Lj lt lt lt 2 2 2 lt lt 2 2 lt 2 lt e Lj lt lt ej e Multiple Outputs If you want to print two or more images on one sheet of paper set the FORM FEED entry field to DISABLE for all images except the last image Set ENABLE for the last image Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 17 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs To print plot a measurement result graph 1 Display the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen then press e Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the GRAPH PLOT dialog box GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5 X 03 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO UPPER LEFT X 5 IX 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT HR PCL 75 DPI GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO UPPER LEFT x 53 Y 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL
104. TROL Selects the 4155B 4156B Control Command Set used to control the unit with an external controller or built in IBASIC Select 4155 4156 to use the 4155B 4156B command set SCPI or FLEX commands Select 4145 to use the 4145 syntax command set You will also need to set the DELIMITER and EOI fields To Connect Parallel Peripherals The 4155B 4156B has a 25 pin parallel I O interface port for connecting peripherals such as a Centronics parallel printer To use a parallel printer connect a parallel cable from the 4155B 4156B to the peripheral You do nor need to define any fields on the setup screen To make hard copies refer to Chapter 4 2 42 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals To Connect to a LAN The 4155B 4156B has a LAN comnector Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T RJ45 connector on the rear panel and can be connected to your LAN which satisfies the specifications for Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T for a 10M bps CSMA CD local area network Connecting the 4155B 4156B to your LAN allows you to do the following Use the 4155B 4156B as a NFS client The 4155B 4156B can mount a directory on your NFS server You can then store and retrieve 4155B 4156B data files using this directory Use a remote printer The 4155B 4156B can output to a remote printer via your printer server You can print the 4155B 4156B setup screen measurement results and scree
105. The text font size depends on the printer you use 5 Set the OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO to be saved a Select the data INDEX numbers to 100 by entering the following OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO 1 lt gt 100 b Select all the measurement data by selecting ALL softkey 6 If you select HP GL set the OUTPUT REGION There are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT _ Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper 4 30 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Lists STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGI
106. U Current Range Resolution and Accuracy Current Set y Meas Measurement dona Mr Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Accuracy ax Voltage 10 pA LOA 44 400 fA 4 L A 4 20 fA 100 V 1 fA x Vout 100 100pA 10fA 4 4 400 fa Cd 1fA 4 40fA 100 V 10 fA x Vout 100 4 1 nA 100 fA 0 5 0 7 pA 10 fA 0 5 0 4 pA 100 V 1 fA x Vout 1 fA x Vout 10 nA 1pA 0 5 4 pA 10 fA 0 5 2 pA 100 V 10 fA x Vout 10 fA x Vout Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 5 Specifications Hardware Current Set a Meas Measurement 5 Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Accuracy Max Voltage 100 nA 10 pA 0 12 40 pA 100fA 0 1 20pA 100 V 100 fA x Vout 100 fA x Vout 1 pA 100 pA 0 12 400 pA 1pA 0 1 200 pA 100 V 1 pA x Vout 1 pA x Vout 10 pA 1nA 0 07 4nA 10pA 0 05 2nA 100 V 10 pA x Vout 10 pA x Vout 100 pA 10nA 0 07 40 nA 100 pA 0 05 20 nA 100 V 100 pA x Vout 100 pA x Vout 1 mA 100 nA 0 06 400 nA 1nA 0 04 200 nA 100 V 1 nA x Vout 1 nA x Vout 10 mA 1 uA 0 06 4 uA 10nA 0 04 2 uA 100 V 10 nA x Vout 10 nA x Vout 100 mA 10 pA 0 12 40 uA 100 nA 0 1 20 pA 100 V Tout lt 20mA 100 nA x Vout 100 nA x Vout 40V 20mA lt Tout lt 50mA 20V 50mA lt Tout lt 100mA a Vout is the output voltage in
107. Unable Unable and Target are same to copy Memory full to copy SRC and TGT character gned several CH tch es mem num is same You cannot specify same memory number in both SOURCE and TARGET name fields Illegal suffix System System System System System Unable Unable busy Emergency handl busy Measuring busy Executing cal di ing ag busy Executing auto busy Printing out ha to copy 4145 data fil to graph plot Recove calibration rd copy e to memory r error state Unable to print out or plot out when error message is displayed Cal diag must be performed in the idle state Calibration and Diagnostics cannot be performed unless the 4155B 4156B is in the idle state For example this error is displayed if the SCPI calibration command is sent when the 4155B 4156B is not in the idle state Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur ADC time out The AD converter has caused a time out Perform 109 ADC test on the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen If this test fails the 4155B 4156B may need service Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office ADC FIFO overflow The AD converter has caused a FIFO overflow A data transfer error occurred between the AD c
108. User s Guide Volume 1 General Information Agilent 4155B Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Agilent 4156B Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Eee Agilent Technologies Agilent Part No 04156 90100 Printed in Japan May 2000 Edition 4 Legal Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright O 1997 2000 Agilent Technologies This document contains information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Product Warranty Agilent Technologies warrants Agilent Technologies hardware accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the warranty start date specified below If Agilent Technologies receives notice of such defects during the warranty period Agilent Technologies will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or like new Warranty service of this product will be performed at Agilent Technologies Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer However Buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country Agilent Technologies does
109. VEE Sample Program Disk ea 4155B 4156B VXIplug amp play Drivers Disk lea E5250A VXIplug amp play Drivers Disk lea LAN Interface Test Adapter 1 ea Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Accessories and Options Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Accessories and Options The following table lists accessories and options for Agilent 4155B 4156B Product Options Description Number Number 4155B Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer 050 50 Hz line frequency 060 60 Hz line frequency OBO Delete manual set 0B1 Add manual set 1BN Mil std 45662A calibration certification 1BP Mil std 45662A calibration w test data 200 Substitute 1 5 m length cables for 4155B 201 Substitute 1 5 m length cables for 41501B 280 SMU Pulse Generator Selector 1 5 m cable 281 SMU Pulse Generator Selector 3 0 m cable 282 2nd SMU Pulse Generator Selector 298 R Box 1 5 m cable 299 R Box 3 0 m cable 301 Add 16495H w opt 001 Connector Plate 302 Add 16495H w opt 002 Connector Plate 311 Add 16495J w opt 001 Connector Plate 312 Add 16495J w opt 002 Connector Plate 402 Add 41501B with 2 PGUs 410 Add 41501B with HPSMU 412 Add 41501B with HPSMU and 2 PGUs 420 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs 412 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs and 2 PGUs ABA U S English localization ABJ Japan Japanese localization UK6 Commercial cal certification w test data 9
110. You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B If the 4155B 4156B cannot mount the network file system Execute the LAN interface test The procedure is shown in To Connect to a LAN in Chapter 2 If the 4155B 4156B fails the test contact to the nearest Agilent Technologies service office If the 4155B 4156B passes the test do following 1 Check the settings of the NETWORK SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen and set the table properly If the setting is ok but the 4155B 4156B cannot mount the network file system do following 2 Send ping from NFS server to the 4155B 4156B e Ifthe 4155B 4156B returns the responses a Check the settings of the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen and set the table properly If the setting is ok but the 4155B 4156B cannot mount the network file system do following b Check the setting of the NFS server and set it properly Directory specified by the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table must be exported for the 4155B 4156B Tfno response is returned LAN or LAN cable may be defective Contact to the network system administrator to solve the problem If CHANGE DIRECTORY Function does not work Check the permission of the directory The execution permission must be set Change the permission If GET Function does not work Check the permission of the file The read permission must be set Change the permission 10 8 Agilent 4155B 4156B U
111. _ lt lt lt lt e TRAILER STRING 4 32 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Graphs To save a measurement result graph 1 Display the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen then press Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the GRAPH PLOT dialog box GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5 yY 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT REGION GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO UPPER LEFT X 5 yY 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT HR PCL 75 DPI GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT REGION GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO UPPER LEFT X 5 Y 0 PRINT SETUP DATA YES LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 33 Print Plot Function Saving Measurement Data Graphs GRAPH PLOT DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME GRAPH TRACE ONLY NO PRINT SETUP DATA YES POSITION BOTTOM LANGUAGE RE
112. accurate measurements when applying high currents extend the guard as far as possible from the front panel connector to the DUT Measurement results include residual resistance from the connection cable Insulator Insulator GUARD GUARD Jh FORCE rh FORCE V v f P ni 7 Triaxial Triaxial Coaxial Cable Connector Connector N N NA RN 4H A SENCE VOX SENCE 2 GUARD 2 WN GUARD 4 y ra Plat Insulator Plat Insulator 2 38 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE CAUTION WARNING Installation Mounting Connectors Low Noise Coaxial Cable When you make an SMU output connection by using low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 4461 trim the conductive layer and the insulator clear so that the center conductor is insulated from the conductive layer Refer to the following figure Outer Conductor for GUARD signal Insulator black Insulator clear RZZZZZA EEE RER E SER RER ERIN Center Conductor Conductive Layer for FORCE or SENSE black signal Never connect the Guard terminal to any output including circuit common chassis ground or any other guard terminal Doing so will damage the SMU Potentially hazardous voltages up to 100 V 200 V for HPSMU are present at the Force Sense and Guard terminals To prevent electrical shock
113. analysis definitions and so on Moves to GRAPH LIST screen group This softkey toggles between GRAPH and LIST screens Moves to STRESS screen group You define the stress channels set the stress parameters and monitor the stress forcing Moves to SYSTEM screen group You operate on diskette files set up plotting and printing environment define colors of the display and so on MARKER CURSOR key group Rotary knob and arrow keys of the Marker Cursor key group are used to move the marker and cursor Rotary knob Arrow keys Fast key 1 8 Moves the marker or increases or decreases setup value Up Down Left and Right Moves field pointer or cursor Moves the marker or cursor faster When you rotate the rotary knob or press the arrow keys with holding Fast key down the marker or cursor moves faster Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front View of the 4155B 4156B MEASUREMENT key group Measurement keys control the measurement stress and integration time Single key Repeat key Append key Stop key Standby key Stress key Short Medium and Long keys Executes the measurement once then returns to the idle state or standby state if standby is enabled for the channel after the measurement is finished Measurement data is updated so data of previous measurement is lost Pressing the green key then Single key starts knob sweep measurement Starts
114. and plotters Screen Dump Output PCL Position is defined by OUTPUT REGION Size Data List Output depends on the OUTPUT REGION and RESOLUTION settings RESOLUTION setting does not change the output quality Aspect ratio cannot be changed Print speed is faster than HR PCL HR PCL Position size and aspect ratio are defined by OUTPUT REGION Output resolution quality depends on RESOLUTION setting HP GL Position size and aspect ratio are defined by OUTPUT REGION Print speed is faster than PCL PCL Print starting point is defined by OUTPUT REGION Text font size depends on printer RESOLUTION setting is ignored HR PCL Same as PCL HP GL Position and text font size are defined by OUTPUT REGION Print speed is faster than PCL Graph Output PCL Position is defined by OUTPUT REGION Graph size depends on the OUTPUT REGION and RESOLUTION settings Graph aspect ratio cannot be changed Text font size depends on printer RESOLUTION setting does not change the output quality Print speed is faster than HR PCL HR PCL Position size and aspect ratio are defined by OUTPUT REGION Output resolution quality depends on RESOLUTION setting All fonts are scaled with the output region HP GL Position size and aspect ratio are defined by OUTPUT REGION All fonts are scaled with the output region Print speed is faster than PCL 4 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot
115. andards EMC CISPR11 1990 EN55011 1991 Group 1 Class A IEC 801 2 1991 EN50082 1 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 EN50082 1 1992 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 EN50082 1 1992 1kV Power Line 5kV Signal Lines IEC 1000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 2 1995 IEC 1000 3 3 1994 EN61000 3 3 1995 Safety IEC 1010 1 1990 A2 EN61010 1 1993 CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 1992 Conformity Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly Tokyo Japan January 24 2000 Toshiyuki Kawajid QA Manager For further information please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office agent or distributor 8 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 HIGH VOLTAGE SHOCK HAZARD The Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B can force dangerous voltages 200 V for HPSMU and 100 V for HRSMU and MPSMU at the force guard and sense terminals To prevent electric shock hazard the following safety precautions must be observed during the use of the Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B m Use a three conductor ac power cable to connect cabinet if used and Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B to an electric ground safety ground m Ifyou do not use Agilent 16442A Test Fixture make sure to connect the INTLK terminal to a switch that turns off when the shielding box access door is opened m Confirm periodically that INTLK
116. at 1 Specify the mass storage device 2 Display the results data on the GRAPH LIST LIST screen To display the GRAPH LIST LIST screen press Graph List key If the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen is displayed press Graph List key again 3 Select SPREAD SHEET softkey to display the ASCII SAVE setup fields For a list of files in the mass storage device select FILE CATALOG softkey FUNCTION ASCII SAVE NAME UNIT OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO DELIMITER lt gt STRING MARK 4 Inthe NAME field enter the name of the file with no file extension in which you want to save data The file name may be amaximum of 8 characters to store on a DOS diskette To store data in a new file on the network file system enter a file name 36 characters maximum The file name and directory path combined can be 58 characters maximum 5 Inthe OUTPUT DATA field enter the range of results data you want to save corresponds to NO column on the LIST screen The left field is the lower limit and the right field is the upper limit Select ALL softkey to specify all results data 6 Inthe UNIT field select one for the following e ON softkey will save the unit of measure such as V or ms with the results data If the UNIT is ON results data will be treated as string data OFF softkey will not save the units of measure Results data will be treated as numeric data With UNIT ON or
117. ber keys or UP DOWN softkeys Then press SET softkey to apply the change POWER LINE FREQUENCY This field sets the power line frequency The selectable frequency is 50 or 60 Hz SYSTEM SETUP This table specifies the following parameters BEEP SCREEN SAVE LP TIMEOUT This field sets the beep sound ON or OFF This field sets the time interval before the screen saver works screen does not display anything The time interval can be 0 to 60 minutes To release the screen saver touch any key or the rotary knob To disable the screen saver enter 0 zero This field sets the maximum time to confirm the connection with the printer server defined in the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table The 4155B 4156B waits for the response from the printer server when a hard copy is requested If the 4155B 4156B does not receive a response within the time specified by this setting a time out error will occur The time out can be set from 1 to 32767 seconds The default setting is 300 seconds Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 23 NOTE NOTE System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen NETWORK SETUP This table specifies the network setup parameters If you connect the 4155B 4156B to your local network you must complete this table The 4155B 4156B stores the setup in its internal memory and keeps the setup data until you change it even if you turn off the unit Network Function The 4155B 4156B can be an
118. bles the network function and calls the setup in memory This softkey will be labeled with the HOST NAME you entered For example if you entered analyzerl into the HOST NAME field a softkey labeled analyzer1 will be displayed Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 25 System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen NETWORK PRINTER SETUP This table specifies the setup parameters for a printer server and a printer connected to the server After filling in this table the setup must be stored in the internal memory To store the setup in memory press ADD softkey The 4155B 4156B will use this printer as the remote printer The 4155B 4156B can store a maximum of four setups and keeps the setup data until you update or delete the setup even if the unit has been turned off PRINTER The printer name assigned to the remote printer and defined on the printer server A maximum of 15 characters is allowed IP ADDRESS The IP address assigned to the printer server The default setting is 0 0 0 0 which is an invalid number for the IP ADDRESS TEXT OUT The text output option of the lpr command The default setting is h For BSD servers this parameter must be entered as option where option indicates the filtering option For SystemV servers this parameter must be entered as ooption where option indicates the printer option For more information regarding option see the network
119. clean the external case parts 2 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Inspection Inspection This section describes what to do when you receive the 4155B 4156B and accessories 1 Inspect the shipment 2 Verify the 4155B 4156B operation To maintain the 4155B 4156B and 41501A B measurement accuracy specifications perform calibration and adjustments once a year To Inspect the 4155B 4156B and Accessories Perform the following inspections when the 4155B 4156B and accessories arrive at your site e Before unpacking any components inspect all boxes for any signs of damage that might have occurred during shipment such as e dents e scratches e cuts e water marks If you suspect any damage notify your local Agilent Technologies sales or service Office When you open the boxes that contain the 4155B 4156B and accessories check the components against the contents lists attached to the boxes If anything is missing notify your local Agilent Technologies sales or service office Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 7 WARNING Installation Inspection To Check the 4155B 4156B Operation 1 Make sure that the line switches are set to off 2 Ifthe 41501A B will be used with the 4155B 4156B connect the 41501A B as shown in Connecting the 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander on page 2 11 3 On the 4155B 4156B make sure that the Circuit Common terminal is c
120. consistency Unable to display Number must be lt 10001 Unable to display the measurement results because the data size of the result is too large The number of the measurement results must be less than 10001 Connection failed Set Destination address Network connection to destination failed Verify the destination address is set correctly Address family not supported Specified address family is not supported for the currently used socket Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 35 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur If a Measurement Data Status is Displayed If measurement or stress force cannot be performed correctly the measurement data status is displayed at the bottom of the GRAPHICS LIST KNOB SWEEP or STRESS FORCE screen The status indicates hardware and calculation errors The status format depends on the displayed screen as follows GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS and KNOB SWEEP screen Status is displayed in following format STATUS ABABAB AAAAAAAAC AB AB AB is for X Y1 and Y2 axis respectively No Y2 for KNOB SWEEP e AAAAAAAA Cis for SMUI to SMU6 VMUI VMU2 and PGU1 2 respectively Where 4 B and C mean as follows A hardware status error If multiple errors occur numbers are added and displayed as a hexadecimal number e AD converter overflow e 2 Oscillation e 4 Other channel reached compliance limit gt 8 This channel reached compliance limit B data e
121. ctions about using the 4155B 4156B Programmer s Guide This manual provides information about controlling the 4155B 4156B by remote control command via GPIB interface and Instrument BASIC and consists of the following chapters e Using Instrument BASIC e 4155B 4156B SCPI Programming e 4155B 4156B FLEX Programming e Running 4145A B Program Directly on the 4155B 4156B e ASP Like IBASIC Programming SCPI Command Reference This manual is a complete reference of the 4155B 4156B SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments Command Set Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 GPIB Command Reference This manual is a complete reference of the 4155B 4156B FLEX Command Set and the 4145B Syntax Command Set e Sample Application Programs Guide Book This manual introduces application measurement examples using the 4155B 4156B and the sample application program disk furnished with the 4155B 4156B e VXIplug amp play Driver User s Guide This manual provides information about VXIplug amp play driver for the 4155B 4156B This manual also introduces an application measurement example using the 4155B 4156B and the VXIplug amp play driver Text Conventions The following text conventions are used in this manual Screen Text Represents text that appears on screen of the 4155B 4156B Italic Refers to a related document or is used for emphasis Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 15 16 Agilent
122. cture att a os 5 3 SYSTEM Screen Group sa ice soi iea 0c eee eee enn E eee e eens 5 5 SYSTEM FILER screen sesadean eea ba a a e a a oa 5 6 SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen 0 0 e cece eee eee eens 5 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen 000 c eee eee eee eee 5 28 SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen 5 29 SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee 5 32 SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen 0 cece eee eee 5 36 Screen Operation vr a eared ae oe eee sale bs ae 5 39 Data Input or Edit vivian 2 02 a or ra 5 39 Blue front panel key usage 0 eee eee ete eee 5 40 Green front panel key usage 00sec cece eee ene 5 41 Edit front panel keys 0 2 0 eect ete e ene 5 42 Status Indicators oereage heii lee a ate 5 43 External Keyboard Initial Settings Specifications Accessories and Options If You Have A Problem Contents 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Agilent 4155B 4156B is an electronic instrument for measuring and analyzing the characteristics of semiconductor devices This one instrument allows you to perform both measurement and analysis of measurement results Following is summary of Agilent 4155B 4156B features 1 2 Measurement Capabilities The 4155B 4156B has four highly accurate source monitor
123. d Entry box FUNCTION RENAME NAME TYPE NEW NAME Softkeys EXECUTE Renames the file EXIT Exits the RENAME function TYPE field The TYPE field specifies the data type In this field select MES Specifies the measurement setup data STR Specifies the stress setup data DAT Specifies the measurement setup and result data CST Specifies the customized system data PRO Specifies the 4145B setup data NAME field The NAME field specifies the file to rename The NEW NAME field specifies a new file name The file name must be wow e 6 characters maximum for HP LIF format Do not use as the last character of the filename e 8 characters maximum for DOS format e 36 characters maximum to store on a network file system and a total of 58 characters including the directory path 5 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen When the pointer is in the NAME field the softkeys shown in Menu and Menu 2 are available Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Menu 1 FILE CATALOG Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG SELECT SOURCE SELECT TARGET READ COMMENT READ COMMENT ALL Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can
124. d V measure calibration SMU failed I set and I measure calibration SMU failed I bias test SMU failed V switch test PGUI failed pulse gain calibration PGU2 failed pulse gain calibration PGU1 failed pulse offset calibration PGU2 failed pulse offset calibration PGUI failed voltage calibration of base value PGU2 failed voltage calibration of base value PGUI failed leading time calibration Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10767 10768 10769 10770 10771 10772 10773 10875 10905 10906 10907 10908 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur PGU2 failed leading time calibration PGUI failed trailing time calibration PGU2 failed trailing time calibration PGU1 failed slope offset calibration PGU 2 failed slope offset calibration PGUI failed slope sampling calibration PGU2 failed slope sampling calibration GNDU failed offset calibration AD converter failed ROM or RAM self test Successive approximation AD converter failed calibration or self test Integrating type AD converter failed calibration or self test AD converter reached timeout AD converter did not return completion status within certain time after sending calibration or self test command Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 15 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Error code for CPU and peripherals The following are the error codes for CPU and peripherals Error codes are 5 digit numbers Zwwwz
125. do not expose these lines Before turning the 4155B 4156B on connect the Intlk terminal to a switch that turns off when the shielding box access door is opened Before you touch any connections to these terminals turn the 4155B 4156B off disconnect the power cable and discharge any capacitors Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 39 Installation Mounting Connectors To Connect the VSU VMU PGU Outputs The following figures show connection examples for VSU VMU and PGU output VSU VMU connector PGU comnector Use AWG 24 single strand insulated wire Agilent part number 8150 0447 to connect to a prober socket or DUT Regardless of the output impedance setting use a low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 0102 from the connector to a prober socket or DUT If you use an 16440A selector use a low noise coaxial cable Agilent part number 8120 4461 COMMON COMMON Insulator Insulator Signal Line Signal Line Ly To e f To 5 DUT A Q DUT 7 Wire pe E So Coaxial Cable Plate Plate BNC Connector BNC Connector 2 40 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals Connecting Instruments or Peripherals The 4155B 4156B provides an GPIB interface parallel I O interface and LAN interface for connection with other instruments or peripherals This s
126. e same diskette or different diskettes The following secondary softkeys are available SAME The target file is on the same diskette as the source file OTHER The target file is on a different diskette than the source file 5 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen SOURCE NAME field and TARGET NAME field The SOURCE NAME field specifies the file name to be copied The TARGET NAME field specifies the new name for the file The file name must be e 6 characters maximum for HP LIF format Do not use _ as the last character of the filename e 8 characters maximum for DOS format e 36 characters maximum to store on a network file system and a total of 58 characters including the directory path When the pointer is in this field the softkeys shown in Menu 1 and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 MEM Specifies data in internal memory MEMI MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 Menu 2 FILE CATALOG Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed EXIT FILE CATALOG Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 SELECT SOURCE Selects the file to be copied The file name SOURCE NAME and TYPE is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area SELECT TARGET Selects the new
127. e specified file Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 33 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 368 369 370 371 372 373 375 377 378 381 383 386 10 34 NFS Software caused connection abort Network file system NFS was disconnected Verify the NFS server is operating correctly Connection reset by peer Remote disconnected Remote connection was terminated Verify the remote setup and the executed operation are correct Verify the local and remote systems are operating properly Unable to transfer data Communication down Data cannot be transferred because the communication was shutdown NFS Connection refused Connection to NFS was refused Verify the refused device was properly exported Connection failed Socket was not sent NFS Connection failed because the socket was not sent Too many levels of symbolic links The file is linked to itself or the linked file is linked back to the file Cross device link Unable to hard link different physical file systems Hard link must be done to same file system Unable to use this protocol Unable to use this protocol on the network This protocol is not supported This protocol is not supported on the network This type of protocol is not supported This type of protocol is not supported on the network NFS too many references can t splice System busy Saving getting text files The 4155B 4156B cannot be
128. e 16440A Selector to the 4155B 4156B 2 26 To Connect the Measurement Cable to the Connector Plate 2 28 A 5 ee aa A a 2 30 Mounting Connectors 0 2 0 cece eee e eens 2 31 A To Make an Interlock Circuit 0 0 00 ccc or 2 33 To Connect the GNDU Output 0 0 2 37 To Connect the SMU Output 0 cee ene 2 38 To Connect the VSU VMU PGU Outputs 0 0002 2 40 Connecting Instruments or Peripherals 0 0000 e cece eee eee 2 41 To Connect GPIB Instruments or Peripherals o ooooooooo 2 41 To Connect Parallel Peripherals 2 0 0 0 cece cece eens 2 42 To Conne ct toa LAN soni ride daw bag beau 2 43 3 File Operations Selecting a Mass Storage Device 2 0 cece cee eee eens 3 4 Eisting a File Catalog ios an ea ri 3 5 Storing Setup or Results Data oooooooooooooorrrr o 3 6 Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format o ooooo ooooooommomo o 3 8 Output Format for the ASCII SAVE Function 005 3 10 Output Examples 00 cece ene teens 3 12 Loading Setup or Results Data 0 0 tees 3 14 Changing a File Name 2 0 cece cece teen eae 3 16 Removing a File Directory 2 ccc eee teens 3 17 Copying a File 2 vedas Maa ka Ba Dee eS 3 18 Contents 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Contents Creating a Directory on a Network File Syst
129. e 16442A input as follows 41501A B 16442A Terminals Terminals fable GNDU GNDU 3 m or 1 5 m GNDU Cable PGU PGU 3 m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable MPSMU SMU 3 mor 1 5 m Triaxial Cable HPSMU SMUl and SMU2 3 mor 1 5 m Kelvin Triaxial Cable SMU3 and SMU4 SMUS and SMU6 WARNING Use Agilent 16493H GNDU cable to connect the GNDU to a test fixture or a connector plate Do not use the triaxial cable The GNDU cable is rated for up to 1 6 A but the maximum current rating of the triaxial cable is 1 A WARNING There are potentially hazardous voltages of up to 200 V at the Force Sense and Guard terminals To prevent electrical shock do not expose these lines CAUTION Never connect the Guard terminal to any output including circuit common chassis ground or any other guard terminal Doing so will damage the SMU 2 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories Installing the 16442A test fixture with other accessories The 16442A test fixture can be installed with an 16441A R box 16440A selector or both The following figure shows how to attach the 16442A to other accessories II 16442A Test Fixture ES 16441A R BOX 16440A Selector UGIO1046 20 mn 20mmH Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 17 Installation Installing Accessories To Install the 16441A R Box Before installing the
130. e 4155B 4156B network setup is specified the User Id of the 4155B 4156B cannot be set to 0 zero No response from NFS Try again There is no response from the Network File System NFS when trying to mount a network disk Verify the network is operating properly and the file export executed properly Host name must be lt 15 alphanumeric character The 4155B 4156B host name must be 15 or less alphanumeric characters System busy Cannot execute US US42 command Unable to move to FLEX command control mode because the US or US42 command cannot be executed while system is busy making measurement operating file functions executing calibration or diagnostics printing emergency and so on Change display page DISP OFF 0 is not allowed Unable to enter the DISP OFF or 0 command when the 4155B 4156B screen displays System screen group or KNOB SWEEP screen Enter DISP ON 1 to execute this command Unable to enter the PAGE KSW command group PAGE SCON KSW command or DIAG TEST test_no test_no 201 to 413 command when the 4155B 4156B screen is set to the update disable state by the DISP OFF or 0 command Unable to transfer data Name buffer full Cannot maintain the buffer required for transferring data File operation was interrupted by system call The Ipr driver received a signal from the system which interrupted an open read or write operation Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guid
131. e Vol 1 Edition 4 352 353 354 355 357 358 363 364 365 366 367 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Network is down after receiving a reset The network is down after receiving a reset Try again after network recovers Network is down No response from server Network is down There in no response from the server Operation canceled Operation canceled by user For example an abort command was sent Cannot create file dir Change permission Write permission is not set for the directory where you are trying to create a file or subdirectory Unable to go to the dir Permission denied Cannot move to the specified directory To access the directory change the permissions Select UPDATE ADD to update add printer setup To update or add your new or modified network printer setup the UPDATE or ADD secondary softkey must be selected after finishing the initial setup Duplicate file names exist The same file name cannot be used for multiple files o such file or directory Cannot find the specified file or directory Unable to read or write to directory A file read or write operation cannot be performed in the specified directory Invalid argument Check command syntax Specified argument did not work when executing the command Verify the command syntax and argument are correct Seek operation failed Seek for file operation failed or append write failed to open th
132. e are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT _ Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper 4 26 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Saving Setup Data Lists STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 03 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT x 100 Y 50 7 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters in the PRINT PLOT COMMENT field This comment is printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 8 To start the file save select PRINT PLOT softkey 9 To close
133. e by using RENAME or COPY function on the SYSTEM FILER screen you cannot select which screen is displayed The CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen is always displayed after getting the files Files for setting internal memories If the following files exist on diskette they are loaded automatically from diskette to internal memory after you turn on the 4155B 4156B measurement setup files MEM MES e stress setup files MEM STR measurement setup result files MEM DAT Where MEM means MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 which correspond to the four internal memory areas Only the above types of files can be loaded into internal memory If the same internal memory is specified by multiple files for example MEMI MES MEMI DAT and MEM1 STR the priority is 1 DAT 2 MES 3 STR 7 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Initial Settings Default Initial Settings Default Initial Settings When you turn on the 4155B 4156B without a diskette the 4155B 4156B is set the default initial settings after finishing the power on test The default initial settings except for system screen group are also set by selecting DEFAULT MEASURE SETUP secondary softkey in the MEASUREMENT MODE field on the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen The default initial settings are as follows Measurement Units Measurement units that are verified as operating normally are turned on and set to the idle state Setup items of set
134. e that is a maximum of 8 characters for DOS format or a maximum of 6 characters for HP LIF format For HP LIF format do not use _ as the last character of the filename To store data in a new file on the network file system enter a file name 36 characters maximum The file name and directory path combined can be 58 characters maximum To store data in an existing file select FILE CATALOG softkey Use the rotary knob to move the cursor to the correct file then press SELECT softkey To store data in an internal memory select MEMI MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Storing Setup or Results Data 4 In the TYPE field select e MES softkey for measurement setup data e STR softkey for stress setup data e DAT softkey for measurement setup and results data e CST softkey for customized system data This is not available when storing in internal memory 5 Inthe COMMENT field you may enter a comment of up to 16 characters When using internal memory the specified comment will be displayed on the softkey 6 Select EXECUTE softkey The data will be stored in the specified file Any data previously stored in the existing file or internal memory will be overwritten 7 Select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 7 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Form
135. e the problem If the desired output is not printed out or an unwanted control character is printed at the beginning of the hard copy check the following entry fields of the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table and set the fields properly e TEXT OUT entry field e GRAPH OUT entry field 10 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur If Errors Occur If the 4155B 4156B is not operated correctly or if diagnostics or calibration fails error codes and error messages are displayed If measurement or forcing stress are not performed correctly measurement data status is displayed at bottom of GRAPHICS LIST KNOB SWEEP or STRESS FORCE screen This section describes the following e If Errors Occur when You Perform Self calibration or Diagnostics If Errors Occur when You Operate the 4155B 4156B e Ifa Measurement Data Status is Displayed Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 11 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur If Errors Occur when You Perform Self calibration or Diagnostics The following are the error codes that are displayed at the bottom of the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen if errors occur when you perform self calibration or diagnostics If errors occur write down the displayed error codes and contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office Up to seven error codes can be displayed at the bottom of the SYST
136. eakage current lt 500 pA at 0 V Measurement noise typical 0 01 of range p p Differential mode measurement noise typical 0 005 of range p p Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 9 Specifications Hardware 4155B Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer MPSMU Medium Power SMU Specifications Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 3 Current Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 4 Output terminal connection Single triaxial connector non Kelvin no remote sensing Voltage Current Compliance Limiting The SMU can limit output voltage or current to prevent damaging the device under test Voltage 0 V to 100 V Current 1 pA to 100 mA Compliance accuracy Same as current voltage set accuracy MPSMU supplemental information Voltage source output resistance typical 0 3 Q Voltage measurement input resistance gt 10 0 Current source output resistance gt 1050 1 nA range Current compliance setting accuracy for opposite polarity For 1 nA to 10 nA range V I setting accuracy 12 of range For 100 nA to 100 mA range V I setting accuracy 2 5 of range 8 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware Table 8 3 MPSMU Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy Voltage Set Meas Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Meas Accuracy Max Current
137. ection contains information required to connect instruments or peripherals To Connect GPIB Instruments or Peripherals The 4155B 4156B has an GPIB interface for instrument printer or plotter control Ifyou use an external controller with the 4155B 4156B connect an GPIB cable between the controller and the 4155B 4156B e Ifyou control instruments using the 4155B 4156B built in IBASIC capability connect an GPIB cable between the instrument and the 4155B 4156B e Ifyou use an GPIB printer or plotter to make hard copies connect an GPIB cable between the printer or plotter and the 4155B 4156B To use the GPIB interface you will need to fill in the following entry fields on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen For details of this setup screen see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 Entry Field Name Description 4155B is 4156B is Selects SYSTEM CONTROLLER or NOT SYSTEM CONTROLLER Select NOT SYSTEM CONTROLLER if the 4155B 4156B will be used with an external controller Select SYSTEM CONTROLLER if the 4155B 4156B will be used to control other instruments or peripherals GPIB ADDRESS Sets the GPIB addresses of the 4155B 4156B and peripheral printer or plotter Enter the GPIB address in the 4155B or the 4156B field Enter the GPIB address of the printer or plotter in the HARD COPY field Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 41 Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals REMOTE CON
138. em 2 2 2222 22220 3 20 Changing the Working Directory 00 cece e cece eee 3 21 Initializing a Diskette 2 2 0 cette ees 3 22 Backing Up a Diskette 1 0 0 eect tenes 3 23 Print Plot Function Output FORM ats nun ee Dan 4 3 Differences Between PCL HR PCL and HP GL 4 4 Output Resolution 25 0 snc een edie ad siete ee eels hl 4 5 Supported Peripherals 0 0 cece ccc nee eens 4 6 Connecting Peripherals 0 20 0 cece cee tee nee 4 7 Printing Plotting Screen Images 0 0 cece cee cette 4 8 Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists 1 0 0 0 eee ee 4 11 Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists 000 0 e eee eee ee 4 14 Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs 2 0 0 0 e ee eee 4 17 Saving Screen Images 0 cece cece tenes 4 21 Saving Setup Data Lists 2 2 0 0 ect eee eee 4 24 Saving Measurement Data Lists 2 0 00 cece teens 4 28 Saving Measurement Data Graphs 000 0 c eee eee eee 4 32 Output Examples ii ae eae Eee 4 37 Screen Dump Output ooooccccoc eee 4 38 Setup Data List Output sarsa gunessin a e a ERE a a tee ene 4 40 Measurement Result List Output onanan anaana 4 42 Measurement Result Graph Output 0 0 0 000 cece eee 4 44 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Contents 3 10 Contents System Screen Organization Screen Stru
139. enerator Expander 201 Substitute 1 5 m length cables for 41501B 402 Add 41501B with 2 PGUs 410 Add 41501B with HPSMU 412 Add 41501B with HPSMU and 2 PGUs 420 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs 422 Add 41501B with 2 MPSMUs and 2 PGUs 16353A Standard resistor set 16435A Interlock cable adapter 16440A SMU Pulse generator selector 001 Control cable 1 5 m 002 Control cable 3 0 m 003 Control cable 0 4 m for 2nd selector 16441A R Box 001 Control cable 1 5 m 002 Control cable 3 0 m 16442A Test Fixture 010 Add 1 5 m triax cables for 4156B 011 Add 3 0 m triax cables for 4156B 800 Extra Blank Teflon Board 801 0 1 inch pitch universal socket module 802 0 075 inch pitch universal socket module 803 0 05 inch pitch universal socket module 810 Extra connection pin set 811 Extra wire set 812 Extra wire set 9 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Accessories and Options Product Options Description Number Number 16442A 813 Extra wire set 814 Extra wire set 821 Socket module transistor 822 Socket module 18 pin DIP 823 Extra socket module 28 pin DIP socket 824 Socket module 8 pin TO package 825 Socket module 10 pin TO package 826 Extra socket module 12 pin TO package 830 Socket module TO3 TO66 package 831 Socket module In line package 832 Extra socket module Axial lead package 890 Extra accessory case 164933 Interlock cable for 4155B 4156B
140. erlock connector See Figure 2 1 4 Use wire to connect the LED between pin number 4 and 5 or 6 of the interlock connector See Figure 2 1 If the 4155B 4156B Intlk connector is conne cted to the interlock circuit the 4155B 4156B SMU cannot force more than 4 door is closed it can force more than 40 V t40 V when the door is open When the When more than 40 V is forced from an SMU the LED lights to indicate high voltage output Dimensions of the Interlock Switch Agilent part number 3101 0302 Switch off Switch on 18 8 Units mm UGHADE 2 34 Agilent 4155B 41 56B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Mounting Connectors Figure 2 3 Dimensions of the Interlock Switch Agilent part number 3101 3241 3 2 L Switch off 7 Switch on 2 0 Units mm UGIO1012 85x60 Figure 2 4 Dimensions of the LED Agilent part number 1450 0641 o 3 4 g5 2 S Y 95 6 Units mm UGIO1013 50x50 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 35 Installation Mounting Connectors NOTE To Perform an Interlock Circuit Test To confirm that the interlock circuit is operating properly perform the following test 1 Connect the Intlk terminal of the 4155B 4156B to your interlock circuit 2 Press System key then select CALIB DIAG softkey to display the SYSTEM SELF CALI
141. erter test reached timeout during calibration or self test for a measurement unit FIFO first in first out for AD converter overflowed because SMU controller takes long time to read measurement data Calibration or diagnostics was aborted by an emergency or RST command 4155B 4156B was turned on before 41501 A B Communication failed between HOST controller and SMU controller Or calibration diagnostics was performed but HOST controller couldn t receive the result from SMU controller VSUs and VMUs failed default test of calibration VSUs and VMUs failed function check VSUs failed gain or offset calibration VMUs failed gain or offset calibration VMUs failed differential mode 2 V range gain or offset calibration VSUs failed gain and offset calibration VMUs failed gain and offset calibration or VMU failed differential mode 2 V range gain and offset calibration VMUs failed differential mode 0 2 V range gain or offset measurement VMUs failed differential mode 0 2 V range gain and offset calibration VMUs and VSUs failed CMR Common Mode Rejection amp adjustment VSUI and VMUI failed 20 V measurement self test in 20 V range VSU2 and VMU2 failed 20 V measurement self test in 20 V range VSUI and VMU2 failed 20 V measurement self test in 20 V range VMU2 and VMUI failed 20 V measurement self test in 20 V range VSUI and VMUI failed 2 V measurement self test in 2 V range VSU2 and VMU2 failed 2 V measurement self t
142. est in 2 V range Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 13 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 10046 10047 10048 10049 10050 10051 10052 10x20 10x21 10x22 10x23 10x24 10x25 10x26 10760 10761 10762 10763 10764 10765 10766 10 14 VSUI and VMU2 failed 2 V measurement self test in 2 V range VSU2 and VMUI failed 2 V measurement self test in 2 V range VMUs and VSUs failed differential 2 V range self test This test measures 2 V by VMUs in differential mode VSU1 is connected to VMU1 and VSU2 is connected to VMU2 VSU1 forces 0 V VSU2 forces 2 V VMUs and VSUs failed differential 2 V range self test This test measures 0 V by VMUs in differential mode VSUI is connected to VMUI and VSU2 is connected to VMU2 VSUI forces 0 V VMUs and VSUs failed differential 0 2 V range self test This test measures 0 V by VMUs in differential mode VSUI is connected to VMUI1 and VSU2 is connected to VMU2 VSUI forces 0 V VMUs and VSUs failed differential 2 V range self test This test measures 0 V by VMUs in differential mode VSU2 is connected to VMUI and 2 and forces 0 V VMUs and VSUs failed differential 0 2 V range self test This test measures 0 V by VMUs in differential mode VSU2 is connected to VMU and 2 and forces 0 V SMU failed function check SMU failed CMR Common Mode Rejection amp calibration SMU failed oscillation detector test SMU failed V set an
143. ette only Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen SAVE Softkey To start the save function press the SAVE softkey or the Save key Either key displays the following entry box and softkeys Entry box FUNCTION SAVE NAME TYPE COMMENT Softkeys EXECUTE Saves the data EXIT Exits the SAVE function TYPE field The TYPE field specifies the data type In this field select MES Specifies the measurement setup data STR Specifies the stress setup data DAT Specifies the measurement setup and result data CST Specifies the customized system data This softkey is not available for internal memory MEM For internal memory MEM the first character of the TYPE M S or D will be displayed in the upper right corner of the MEM softkey COMMENT field The COMMENT field is used to enter file comments which will be displayed in the FILE CATALOG area A maximum of 16 characters are allowed For internal memory MEM the comments are displayed on the MEM softkey A maximum of 14 characters are allowed Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 9 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen NAME field The NAME field specifies the file name of data to be saved The file name must be e 6 characters maximum for HP LIF format Do not use _ as the last character of the filename e 8 characters max
144. eurs connect s au circuit de mesure d charger ces condensateurs Lorsque l alimentation n est pas mise hors tension les 4 instructions suivantes doivent tre ex cut es e Finir la m sure en appuyant sur la touche STOP verifier que l indicateur MEASUREMENT n est pas allum e D sactiver le mode Standby si utilise en appuyant sur la touche Standby verifier que l indicateur Standby n est pas allum e S assurer que soit allum l indicateur d alarme de la haute tension e Ouvrir le convercle de la bo te de blindage Ouvrir les bornes de verrouillage e En cas de condensateurs connect s a SMU d charger les condensateurs m Alerter d autres personnes autour de vous contre le danger de haute tension Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 11 Achtung Gef hrliche Spannung Von den Ger ten Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B k nnen Spannungen an den Anschl ssen Force Guard und Sense von bis zu 200 V ausgehen Um elektrischem Schlag vorzubeugen ist bei der Ben tzung der Ger te Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B folgendes zu beachten m Erden Sie das Kabinett falls verwendet sowie die Ger te Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B mittels dreiadriger Netzleitungen m Wenn die Me fassung Agilent 16442A zwar angeschlossen jedoch nicht verwendet wird schlie en Sie die Verriegelungsklemme INTLK so an da bei ge ffnetem Deckel die Stromzuf hrung zu Agilent 16442A auf jeden Fall unterbrochen wird m Vergewisser
145. f setup data from the setup screens except for the GRAPH LIST and KNOB SWEEP screens Lists of measurement data from the GRAPH LIST LIST screen Graphs of measurement data from the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS and KNOB SWEEP screens This chapter explains how to use the print plot function and consists of the following sections Output Formats Supported Peripherals Printing Plotting Screen Images Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists Printing Plotting Measurement Data Graphs Saving Screen Images Saving Setup Data Lists Saving Measurement Data Lists Saving Measurement Data Graphs Output Examples 4 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Output Formats Output Formats The print plot function supports PCL HP GL and TIFF formats and provides the following five output modes PCL For making hard copies using a peripheral that supports PCL or for saving the hard copy image to a PCL file HR PCL High resolution PCL For making hard copies using a peripheral that supports PCL or for saving the hard copy image to a PCL file Output quality is higher than the PCL mode HP GL For making hard copies using a peripheral that supports HP GL or for saving the hard copy image to an HP GL file Mainly used for a plotter TIFF For saving screen images to a TIFF file HR TIFF High resolution TIFF For sa
146. figuration the 4155B 4156B will change the setup values when loading the file e Ifthe file has an HPSMU setup but the current system does not have an HPSMU two parameters will be changed e Voltage Measurement Range 200 V gt 100 V e Current Measurement Range 1 A gt 100 mA e Ifyou try to load an 4156A B setup on the 4155B one parameter will be changed e Current Measurement Range 10 pA or 100 pA gt 1 nA Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 15 File Operations Changing a File Name Changing a File Name p ie 8 po A oy Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device Select RENAME softkey to display the RENAME setup fields FUNCTION RENAME NAME TYPE NEW NAME Select FILE CATALOG softkey Move the pointer to the file name to be changed using the rotary knob Select SELECT SOURCE softkey This sets the NAME and TYPE entries In the NEW NAME field enter a new name The name may be wow amaximum of 6 characters for a diskette in HP LIF format Do not use as the last character of the filename amaximum of 8 characters for a diskette in DOS format To store data in a new file on the network file system enter a file name 36 characters maximum The file name and directory path combined can be 58 characters maximum To change the file name to an existing file name Select FILE
147. ftkey to display the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen 5 Complete the 4155B 4156B NETWORK SETUP table by entering the following parameters Entry Field Description HOST NAME Host name of the 4155B 4156B IP ADDRESS IP address of the 4155B 4156B USER ID Your user ID GROUP ID Your group ID 2 44 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals Using the 4155B 4156B as an NFS client To use the 4155B 4156B as an NFS client 1 2 3 Enable NFS service on your NFS server Export a directory on the NFS server to be mounted by the 4155B 4156B Press System key then select MISCELLANEOUS softkey to display the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen Complete the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table by entering the following parameters Entry Field Description LABEL Label or name for the setup information on the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table IP ADDRESS IP address of NFS server DIRECTORY Name of the directory to be mounted by the 4155B 4156B 5 Select ADD softkey to register the setup in the internal memory 6 To mount the directory and to perform file operations refer to Chapter 3 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 45 Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals Using a remote printer To use a remote printer 1 Connect a printer to your printer server and set your printer server to use the printer as an remote p
148. g death are present in this instrument Use extreme caution when handling testing and adjusting Safety Symbols The general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below Instruction manual symbol the product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the instrument Indicates dangerous voltage and potential for electrical shock Do not touch terminals that have this symbol when insrument is on Protective conductor terminal For protection against electrical shock in case of a fault Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal which must be connected to ground before operating equipment Frame or chassis terminal A connection to the frame chassis of the equipment which normally includes all exposed metal structures Indicates earth ground terminal Alternating current Direct current ON Supply WARNING CAUTION CAT 1 OFF Supply STANDBY Supply Means INSTALLATION CATEGORY I Measurement terminals on the rear panel comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY I The warning sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death to personal The caution sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice condition or the like w
149. ghtness 1 is 100 brightness If this field is set to 0 the color is always black To set a row to the desired color select one of the following softkeys DEFAULT COLOR sets all rows in the table to the default colors BLACK GREY WHITE RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN CYAN greenish blue BLUE MAGENTA purplish red COLOR SAMPLE This field displays the color the item will appear according to the selected HUE SATURATION and LUMINOSITY fields Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 37 System Screen Organization SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen PLOTTER PEN NO This field is used for fixed color mode hard copies only See the COLOR B W field in SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen on page 5 32 e Foran HP GL pen plotter this field specifies which pen the plotter uses to draw each screen item The appropriate pens should be loaded in the pen carousel e For a color printer this field specifies which color the printer uses to print each screen item The values and corresponding colors available are 1 Black 2 Red 3 Green 4 Yellow 5 Blue 6 Magenta 7 Cyan 8 White BRIGHTNESS This field is used for the brightness of the entire screen You can specify a value from 0 15 to 1 5 38 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization Screen Operation Screen Operation This section explains how to fill in the entry fields on a screen and the function of the blue green and Edit
150. he file operations such as saving and getting files on a diskette in the internal memory or on a network file system This screen is displayed by pressing System key or by selecting FILER softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen Miscellaneous system settings such as GPIB addresses the built in clock and network setup This screen is displayed by selecting MISCELLANEOUS softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen Displays the software revision and units configuration This screen is displayed by selecting CONFIG softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen Executes calibration and diagnostics This screen is displayed by selecting CALIB DIAG softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen Sets the print plot parameters This screen is displayed by selecting PRINT SETUP softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen Sets the screen colors This screen is displayed by selecting COLOR SETUP softkey on a SYSTEM sub screen To move to the SYSTEM screen group press System key To start the save and get functions of the filer SYSTEM FILER screen press Save key or Get key Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 5 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen SYSTEM FILER screen On the SYSTEM FILER screen you can execute file operations from a diskette internal memory or the network file system The 4155B 4156B filer cannot operate on files that are created by another system However if the files satisfy the file name restrictions of the 4155B 4156B file system
151. he free disk space for data storage diskette only DIR The name of the directory mounted by the 4155B 4156B NFS only FILE NAME The file name used to identify the data SIZE The file size in bytes for DOS in blocks for HP LIF DATE and TIME The date and time when the file was created or last modified COMMENT An optional comment up to 16 characters long To scroll the catalog use the rotary knob or press the up or down arrow key When using the SAVE GET PURGE RENAME or COPY functions you can specify a file name from the FILE CATALOG area Move the pointer to the desired filename using the rotary knob or arrow keys then press SELECT softkey To search for a specific file name press the alphanumeric key for the first character of the file name The field pointer moves to the first file name that starts with the character selected File Type The following are file types file suffixes used by the 4155B 4156B MES Measurement setup data file STR Stress setup data file DAT Measurement setup and result data file CST Customized file consists of settings from the SYSTEM screen group and the ASCII SAVE window PRO 4145B setup data file PCL Hard copy file for PCL format PGL Hard copy file for HP GL format TIF Hard copy file for TIFF format TXT Measurement result data file for spreadsheets Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 7 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen FUNCTION The FUN
152. he initialization or copy operation Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 21 NOTE System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen The SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen contains miscellaneous settings for the 4155B 4156B 4155B is 4156B is This field specifies the GPIB operation mode for the 4155B 4156B The following softkeys appear SYSTEM CONTROLLER Sets the 4155B 4156B as the system controller If you use IBASIC select this softkey NOT SYSTEM CONTROLLER Sets the 4155B 4156B for an external system controller GPIB ADDRESS This field specifies the addresses of the 4155B 4156B and output device 4155B 4156B Enter the GPIB address of the 4155B 4156B HARD COPY Enter the GPIB address of the printer or plotter connected to the 4155B 4156B REMOTE CONTROL This table specifies the remote control command set as follows DELIMITER and EOI entry fields are available for the 4145 command set COMMAND SET Select the 4155 4156 or 4145 command set DELIMITER Select a comma or a carriage return and line feed CR LF EOI Set EOI on or off Changing the COMMAND SET Field If you change the COMMAND SET field the 4155B 4156B will be reset and setup data will be lost 5 22 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 CLOCK System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen This table sets the present date and time Change the date and time by using the num
153. hich if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product e Herstellerbescheinigung GEAUSCHEMISSION Lpa lt 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T 19 e Manufacturer s Declaration ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION Lpa lt 70dB operator position normal operation per ISO 7779 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Printing History Edition 1 August 1997 Edition 2 September 1997 Edition 3 January 2000 Edition 4 May 2000 Microsoft Windows MS DOS and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Lotus and 1 2 3 are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation NES is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X Open Company Limited Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and CEN CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd Manufacturer s Address 9 1 Takakura cho Hachioji shi Tokyo 192 8510 Japan Declares that the product Product Name Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer SMU and PULSE Generator Expander Model Number Agilent 4155B Agilent 4156B Agilent 41501B Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product Conforms to the following product st
154. ications Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications This chapter lists complete specifications and supplemental information of Agilent 4155B 4156B and Agilent 41501B The specifications are the performance standards or limits against which the 4155B 4156B and 41501B are tested When the 4155B 4156B and 41501B is shipped from the factory it meets the specifications The supplemental information are not specifications but are typical characteristics included as additional information for the operator Agilent 4155B 4156B functions e Set measurement and or stress conditions e Control measurement and or stress execution e Perform arithmetic calculations e Display measured and calculated results on the LCD display e Perform graphical analysis e Store and recall measurement setups and measurement and graphical display data Dump to printers or plotters for hardcopy output e Perform measurement and analysis with internal Instrument BASIC Self test Auto calibration Agilent 4155B configuration four medium power source monitor units MPSMUs 10 fA 2 uV to 100 mA 100 V e two voltage source units VSUs e two voltage monitor units VMUs Agilent 4156B configuration e four high resolution source monitor units HRSMUs 1 fA 2 uV to 100 mA 100 V e two voltage source units VSUs e two voltage monitor units VMUs Agilent 41501B Option configuration two pulse generator units PGUs Opt
155. icators The status indicators indicates the present status of the 4155B 4156B The display contains the following status indicators 1 2 _ GRAPHILIST GRAPHICS SHORT ANA 6 93Aug09 06 18PM Y TIME CURSOR CURSOR 189 7352s 856 3245mV TO MARKER 298 7352s 120 2131 mV MARKER 11 213 1mA 12 124 1mA LINE v SELECT 2 00 1 LINE LL E A OFF GRAD MODE OFF 200m pay TANGENT MODE OFF REGRESS MODE OFF SELECT en URSOR 0 000 TIME s 100 di v 1000 1 MARKER Fi SCALING DISPLAY SWEEP TIMING CONST CURSOR L SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP UGD05030 80x70 3 1 indicates the following status TRG Waiting for trigger input from an external instrument DRW Drawing a measurement curve ANA Performing auto analysis or regression calculation 2 indicates the following status E Performing auto calibration Z Performing an offset measurement for the zero offset cancel function 3 indicates the following status L The screen is locked by an GPIB command Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 43 System Screen Organization Status Indicators 5 44 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 External Keyboard Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NOTE NOTE External Keyboard You ca
156. imum for DOS format 36 characters maximum for a network file system and 58 characters maximum including the directory path When the pointer is in the NAME field the softkeys shown in Menu and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG MEM Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG SELECT 5 10 Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Selects the internal memory MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEMA for saving data Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 Selects a file name from the FILE CATALOG area Used to update data in an existing file The file name NAME TYPE and COMMENT is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen Setup items that are saved to the customize CST file The following setup items are stored when you set CST in the TYPE field SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen e DESTINATION e LANGUAGE e FORM FEED e COLOR B W LINE e COLUMN e RESOLUTION e PAPER e OUTPUT ITEM e INIT STRING e TRAILER STRING SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen e HUE e SATURATION e LUMINOSITY e PLOTTER PEN NO e BRIGHTNESS SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen e REMOTE CONTROL BEEP e NETWO
157. in mm 2 32 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Mounting Connectors A To Make an Interlock Circuit The interlock circuit is designed to prevent electrical shock when a user touches the measurement terminals CAUTION You must install an interlock circuit on a shielding box to prevent hazardous voltages when the door of the shielding box is open Figure 2 1 shows the pin assignments of the interlock connector mounted on a connector plate or test fixture Figure 2 1 Interlock Connector Pin Assignments m interlock switch Q u UGI01042 9055 a plug side view of Intlk terminal 0 wiring side view of Intik terminal WARNING Potentially hazardous voltages may be present at the Force Guard and Sense terminals when the interlock terminals are shorted Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 33 Figure 2 2 Installation Mounting Connectors Installing the interlock circuit Install the interlock circuit as follows 1 Mount two mechanical switches on your close when the door of the shielding box shielding box so that the switches is closed and open when the door is opened For the dimensions of the switch see Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 below 2 Mount an LED on your shielding box For the dimensions of the LED see Figure 2 4 3 Use wire to connect the two switches in series between pin number and 2 or 3 of the int
158. ing Measurement Data Graphs To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 0 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT x 100 Y 50 8 Optional Enter a comment of up to 58 characters in the PRINT PLOT COMMENT field This comment is printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 9 To start printing plotting select PRINT PLOT softkey 10 To close the GRAPH PLOT dialog box select EXIT softkey 4 36 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Output Examples Output Examples This section shows examples of the 4155B 4156B print plot output Screen Dump Output e Setup Data List Output e Measurement Result List Output e Measurement Result Graph Output Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 37 Print Plot Function Output Examples Screen Dump Output This is an example of the GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS screen dump in HP GL format using an HP LaserJet printer in landscape mode Setup Screen GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS USER COMMENT on the Screen ID VG CHARACTERISTICS e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen FORM FEED ENABLE COLOR B W B W PAPER SIZE D4 FEED DIR LONG SIDE INIT STRING 0033 amp 110 0033 0B TRAILER STRING 00333A 0033 amp 100 e SCREEN DUMP dialog SCREEN
159. ings The value must be 0 to 100 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 5 Print Plot Function Supported Peripherals Supported Peripherals The 4155B 4156B supports the following peripherals Use the table below to select the printer or plotter that best meets your needs Output P L Model Interface Output Format Color b Resolution dpi HP DeskJet 340 Parallel PCL HRPCL pw FIX 4 P 75 100 150 300 HP DeskJet 500 C2106A Parallel PCL HR PCL B W P 75 150 300 HP DeskJet 500C Parallel PCL B W FIX P 75 150 300 C2114A HP DeskJet 550C Parallel PCL HR PCL B W FIX P 75 150 300 HP DeskJet 560C Parallel PCL HR PCL B W FIX COLOR P 75 150 300 C2168A HP DeskJet 660C Parallel PCL HR PCL B W FIX COLOR P 75 150 300 C2164A HP DeskJet 694C Parallel PCL HR PCL B W FIX P 75 100 150 300 600 f HP DeskJet 850C Parallel PCL HR PCL B W FIX COLOR P 75 150 300 600 8 HP DeskJet 895Cxi 2 Parallel PCL HRPCL B W FIX P 100 150 300 HP DeskJet 970Cxi A Parallel PCL HRPCL B W FIX P 100 150 300 HP DeskJet 1200C Parallel PCL HP GL B W FIX COLOR P L 75 150 300 C1676A HR PCL B W P L 75 150 300 HP DeskJet 1600C Parallel PCL HP GL B W FIX COLOR P L 75 150 300 HR PCL B W P L 75 150 300 HP LaserJet 4 4L Parallel PCL HR PCL B W P L 75 150 300 C2001A HP GL 600 HP LaserJet 5L Parallel PCL
160. inting plotting select PRINT PLOT softkey 9 To close the GRAPH PLOT dialog box select EXIT softkey 4 20 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Saving Screen Images Print Plot Function Saving Screen Images This section describes how to save screen images screen dump information Before beginning to save the setup data list check the following e SYSTEM FILER screen This screen sets the DISK entry field to specify the mass storage device used to save a PCL HP GL or TIFF file See SYSTEM FILER screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the information to save paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL TIFF HR TIFF DESTINATION FORM FEED LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING TRAILER STRING Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 21 Print Plot Function Saving Screen Images To save the screen images 1 Display the screen that you want to print out then press a the front panel green key b Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the SCREEN DUMP dialog box SCREEN DUMP DESTINATION FILE FILE NAME OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 LOWER RIGHT X 10
161. ion one high power source monitor unit HPSMU 10 fA 2 uV to 1 A 200 V or two MPSMUs Option one ground unit GNDU 8 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Specification Conditions The supplemental information and typical entries in the following specifications are not warranted but provide useful information about the functions and performance of the instruments The measurement and output accuracies are specified at the rear panel connector terminals when referenced to the Zero Check terminal under the following conditions 1 23 C 5 C double for 5 to 18 C and for 28 to 40 C if not noted otherwise After 40 minutes warm up Ambient temperature changes less than 1 C after auto calibration execution Integration time medium or long Filter ON for SMUs Kelvin connection for HRSMU HPSMU and GNDU AV A e ANS Calibration period 1 year Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 3 Specifications Hardware Hardware Agilent 4156B Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Agilent 4155B Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Agilent 41501B SMU and Pulse Generator Expander 4156B Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer HRSMU High Resolution SMU Specifications Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 1 Current Range Resolution and Accuracy See Table 8 2 Output terminal connection Dual triaxial connectors Ke
162. is allowed The IP address of the NFS server The default setting is 0 0 0 0 which is an invalid number for the IP ADDRESS The name of the directory mounted by the 4155B 4156B A maximum of 58 characters are allowed The default setting is the root directory The 4155B 4156B mounts this directory and uses it as the root directory Confirm that the NFS server has exported the directory to the 4155B 4156B The NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table has the following softkeys ADD DELETE UPDATE Adds the setup to the internal memory After completing this table press ADD softkey to register the information to the internal memory A softkey will be created and labeled For example if you enter mydirl into the LABEL field and then press ADD softkey the mydirl softkey will have been created This softkey is used to call the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP Deletes the setup on the screen from the internal memory Updates the setup data in the internal memory The setup data currently in memory is replaced by the new information in the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 27 System Screen Organization SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen contains the system firmware revision and hardware configuration for the 4155B 4156B SOFTWARE REVISION This table displays the following software revisions host controller e SMU control
163. l 0 to 1 in 0 5 step lt Append2 2E 05 to 0 0001 in 2E 05 step lt Append2 v3 13 Single V A 0 4 3E 13 0 5 5 7E 13 T 3 1E 13 1 3 2E 13 Set Append 1 Appendl V3 I3 V A 0 1 7B 13 0 5 8E 13 1 2 8E 13 1 4 5E 13 p Append 2 Append2 V3 13 V A 0 1 5E 13 0 5 7E 13 1 2 5bE 13 1 5E 13 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 13 File Operations Loading Setup or Results Data Loading Setup or Results Data 1 To load data from a file in the present mass storage device press Get key 2 To change the mass storage device do the following a b c Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SY STEM FILER screen Specify the new mass storage device Select GET softkey NAME FUNCTION GET TYPE 3 Inthe NAME field do one of following To load a file from a diskette or a network file system a Select FILE CATALOG softkey b Move the cursor to the desired file name using the rotary knob c Press SELECT softkey This sets the NAME and TYPE entries To load data from internal memory select MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 softkey 4 Select EXECUTE softkey 5 Select EXIT softkey 3 14 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Loading Setup or Results Data If the Setup File does not match the present configuration If the information in the setup file is different than the current system unit con
164. l of the shielding box 3 Position four nuts on the inside panel of the shielding box 4 Attach the angle bracket to the shielding box using four flathead screws UGI01038 60x60 2 24 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories e To attach an 16441A R box to the 16440A selector on the shielding box 20200600006 o 164414 R Box 164404 selector ae UGI1O39100mniwe8CmmH Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 25 Installation Installing Accessories To Connect the 16440A Selector to the 4155B 4156B e Connecting two 16440A selectors If you use two 16440A connect the Control Output terminal of the selector to the Control Input terminal of the second selector using a 40 cm control cable as shown below 16440A SMU PG selector a CH 1 C H 2 Output Input A es Gutput 7 Input Selected SMU PGU Input Output Selected SMU PGU OO O ebtodescJe Aa O O O PCH IE o e Output lt Input OC Output Input Selected SMU PGU Input Selected SMU PGU OO ete O Q ir 164404 SMU PG selector expander ol In UGIOI040 120 70 2 26 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories Connecting the 16440A selector to the 4155B 4156B Turn off the
165. lay more than 199 files on the FILE CATALOG because of an internal memory limitation If you create more than 199 files move the additional files to another directory Too many links The file has too many links Remove extra links or use symbolic links File system down or network disconnected Unable to access the network directory The file system was down or the network was disconnected The network address is already used A process has already been bound to the address The current process must finish before the new process can use the address Change dir failed File is not a directory Change directory failed because you specified a file not a directory Unable to open file Deadlock occurred Unable to open the file Deadlock occurred in the resource where you tried to open the file Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 334 335 336 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Device not present Unsupported file type Device or driver was not found to open the file Unable to open file because the file type is not supported Interrupted system call The Ipr driver received a signal from the system that interrupted the data transfer from the Ipr driver lpd time out occurred Try again A time out occurred when trying to connect to the Ipd server because the Ipd server did not respond lpd print server cannot be recognized Unable to
166. ld time Initial wait time or wait time after VAR2 is set 0 to 655 35 s with 10 ms resolution Delay time Wait time from VARI step to the start of the measurement 0 to 65 535 s with 100 us resolution VAR2 Subordinate linear staircase or linear pulsed sweep After primary sweep is completed the VAR2 unit output is incremented Maximum number of steps is 128 VARI Staircase or pulsed sweep synchronized with the VAR1 sweep Sweep is made with a user specified ratio and offset value VARI output is calculated as VARI a x VARI b where a is the user specified ratio and b is the user specified offset value CONSTANT A source unit can be set as a constant voltage or current source depending on the unit PULSE One of SMUs can be set as a pulse source Pulse width 0 5 ms to 100 ms 100 us resolutions Pulse period 5 ms to s 2 pulse width 4 ms 100 us resolutions 8 20 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Functions SMU pulse setting accuracy supplemental information Conditions fixed range measurement except multi channel measurement Width 0 5 50 us Period 0 5 100 us Trigger out delay for pulsed measurements 0 to 32 7 ms with 100 us resolution lt pulse width Sampling Time Domain Measurement Characteristics Displays the time sampled voltage current data versus time The source unit is SMU VSU or PGU Sampling points Maximum 10 001 Linear Sampling mode
167. lent parallel HP C2950A C2951A printer cable or equivalent For more information on connecting peripherals see Connecting Instruments or Peripherals in Chapter 2 If you use a remote printer via your printer server connect the 4155B 4156B to your LAN For more information see To Connect to a LAN in Chapter 2 and SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 7 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Screen Images e Printing Plotting Screen Images This section describes how to make hard copies of the screen images using a printer or a plotter Before beginning to print plot check the following e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen This screen specifies the 4155B 4156B control mode GPIB address output equipment and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the printer plotter information to print plot paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION y y y FORM FEED y y y LINE COLUMN COLOR B W y y y PAPER y y y OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING y y y TRAILER STRING y y y NOTE Multiple Outputs If you want to print two or more images o
168. ler A D converter controller CONFIGURATION This table displays the hardware configuration for the 4155B 4156B 5 28 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen The SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen is used to execute self calibration and diagnostics While executing self calibration or diagnostics you cannot perform measurements CALIB DIAG This field allows you to choose self calibration or diagnostics by selecting CALIB or DIAG softkey The self calibration tests are part of the MEAS UNIT diagnostics tests AUTO CALIB This field determines if self calibration will be executed automatically by selecting ON or OFF softkey If this field is set to ON self calibration is performed automatically every 30 minutes Self calibration is performed only when the 4155B 4156B state is idle Automatic self calibration will not execute when performing extended stress forcing or measurements or when using the standby state CATEGORY When CALIB softkey is selected in the CALIB DIAG field the CATEGORY field is automatically set to MEAS UNIT When DIAG softkey is selected in the CALIB DIAG field the following choices may be selected MEAS UNIT Displays tests for measurement units LCD Displays test items for the LCD CPU Displays test items for the CPU 1 O PERIPH Displays tests f
169. lvin remote sensing Voltage Current Compliance Limiting The SMU can limit output voltage or current to prevent damaging the device under test Voltage 0 V to 100 V Current 100 fA to 100 mA Compliance accuracy Same as current voltage set accuracy HRSMU supplemental information Allowable cable resistance maximum 10 Q for both Force and Sence Kelvin connection Voltage source output resistance typical 0 2 Q Force line Non Kelvin connection Voltage measurement input resistance gt 105 0 Current source output resistance gt 1050 10 pA range 8 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Current compliance setting accuracy for opposite polarity Specifications Hardware For 10 pA to 10 nA range V I setting accuracy 12 of range For 100 nA to 100 mA range V I setting accuracy 2 5 of range Table 8 1 HRSMU Voltage Range Resolution and Accuracy Voltage Set Meas Range Reso Set Accuracy Reso Meas Accuracy Max Current 2 V 100 uV 0 02 400 uV 2uV 0 01 200 uV 100 mA 20 V 1mV 0 02 3 mV 20 uV 0 01 1 mV 100 mA 40 V 2mV 0 025 6 mV 40 nV 0 015 2 mV 100 mA Vout lt 20 V 50 mA 20 V lt Vout lt 40 V 100 V 5mV 0 03 15 mV 100uV 0 02 5 mV 100 mA Vout lt 20 V 50 mA 20 V lt Vout lt 40 V 20 mA 40 V lt Vout lt 100 V Table 8 2 HRSM
170. m data PRO Specifies the 4145B setup data 5 14 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 NAME field System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen The NAME field specifies the file name or directory name to purge delete The directory to be purged must be empty When the pointer is in this field the softkeys shown in Menu 1 and Menu 2 are available Menu 1 FILE CATALOG MEM Menu 2 FILE CATALOG EXIT FILE CATALOG SELECT Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed This softkey also changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 2 Selects the internal memory MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEMA for deleting data On the softkey label a notation in the upper right corner shows the data type M MES data or PRO data S STR data D DAT data Reads and displays the file catalog A maximum of 199 files can be listed Changes the secondary softkeys to those shown in Menu 1 Selects the file or directory to be purged The file or directory is specified by the pointer in the FILE CATALOG area Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 15 System Screen Organization SYSTEM FILER screen RENAME Softkey This function is available for a file on the diskette or on the network file system mounted by the 4155B 4156B This function is not available for the directory on the network file system The following entry box and primary softkeys are displaye
171. m error LONS type se wildcard failed The fi The target e is type is wrong protected is protected Unable to verify Unable to copy between LIF DOS Reason Unknown be gt 0 when INIT INT gt 2ms value is out of range Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 282 284 286 288 289 290 292 293 300 301 302 303 305 306 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur Set INIT INT gt 640 us for THINNED OUT When you perform thinned out sampling measurements the initial interval must be more than 640 us Sampling range must be lt lldecades Cannot execute cal diag after power fail Turn on the 4155B 4156B again to perform calibration or diagnostics MEAS not finished Incomplete data deleted If you press Stop front panel key before the specified measurement finishes incomplete measurement data is deleted STBY ON ch MODE MEAS STR must be same Cannot use unit after power fail VAR1 parameters must be gt output res Start stop and step value of VAR1 channel must be unit output resolution or more Cal Diag aborted failed on some units Calibration or diagnostics was aborted by receiving RST command So some units maybe failed Over voltage is detected Over Current is detected Power failure at Main Frame Turn on the 4155B 4156B again You can use filer functions after selecting OK secondar
172. m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable MPSMU SMU 3 m or 1 5 m Triaxial Cable There are potentially hazardous voltages of up to 100 V at the Force and Guard terminals To prevent electrical shock do not expose these lines Never connect the Guard terminal to any output including circuit common frame ground or any other guard terminal Doing so will damage the SMU 2 14 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 CAUTION WARNING CAUTION Installation Installing Accessories Connecting the 4156B and the 16442A test fixture Connect the 4156B and the 16442A as shown below To prevent electrical shock during use be sure to connect the interlock cable 16442A 1 Intlk 4156B SMU3 and SMU4 SMUS and SMU6 4156B Terminals mets Cable Intlk Intlk 3 m or 1 5 m Interlock Cable VSU VSU 3m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable VMU VMU 3 m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable HRSMU SMU1 and SMU2 3 mor 1 5 m Kelvin Triaxial Cable There are potentially hazardous voltages of up to 100 V at the Force Sense and Guard terminals To prevent electrical shock do not expose these lines Never connect the Guard terminal to any output including circuit common chassis ground or any other guard terminal Doing so will damage the SMU Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 15 Installation Installing Accessories Connect the 41501A B measurement terminals to th
173. measurement units The measurement units are installed before the product is shipped from factory User cannot reconfigure the installed units e Agilent 4155B configuration e four medium power source monitor units MPSMUs e two voltage source units V SUs e two voltage monitor units VMUs Agilent 4156B configuration e four high resolution source monitor units HRSMUs e two voltage source units V SUs e two voltage monitor units VMUs The 4156B has higher measurement resolution For details about measurement range and resolution refer to Measurement Units in the 4155B 4156B User s Guide Measurement and Analysis e Agilent 41501A B configuration The 41501A B is attached to the 4155B 4156B at your site See Chapter 2 Installation on how to install the 41501A B The 41501A B contains a ground unit GNDU In addition you specify an option number according to desired units as follows Table 1 1 Configuration of the 41501A B Agilent 41501A B Option Unit 402 410 412 420 422 One GNDU yes yes yes yes yes Two PGUs yes yes yes Two MPSMUs yes yes One HPSMU yes yes a HPSMU high power source monitor unit 1 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front View of the 4155B 4156B Front View of the 4155B 4156B Figure 1 1 Front View of the 4155B 4156B ares a E
174. n Sie sich regelm ig da die Verriegelungsfunktion korrekt arbeitet m Schalten Sie die Ger te Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B aus und entladen Sie alle Kapazit ten bevor Sie die Anschl sse Force Guard und Sense ber hren Falls Sie die Ger te Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B nicht ausschalten f hren Sie unabh ngig von den Ger teeinstellungen folgende Schritte durch e Beenden Sie die gegenw rtige Messung durch Dr cken der Stop Taste die MEASUREMENT Leuchtdiode erlischt e Deaktivieren Sie den Standby Modus falls verwendet durch Dr cken der Standby Taste die Standby Leuchtdiode erlischt e Vergewissern Sie sich da die Hochspannungswarnlampe erloschen ist e ffnen Sie den Deckel der Me fassung Agilent 16442A die Verriegelungsklemme INTLK ffnen e Entladen Sie alle an SMUs angeschlossenen Kondensatoren falls vorhanden m Informieren Sie Personen in unmittelbarer N he der Ger te Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B ber die Gef hrlichkeit der bestehenden Hochspannung und sichern Sie den Zugang zum Pr fplatz zum Schutz Dritter 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 In This Manual This manual provides information and instructions for installation file operation printer plotter function and what unrelated to the measurement and analysis and consists of the following chapters For the information about the measurement and analysis refer to User s Guide Measurement and Analysis e Introducing the 4
175. n cannot use R BOX resistor For standby channel you cannot use R Box resistor Common chan cannot use R BOX resistor For common mode channel you cannot use R Box resistor VAR1 step number is out of range START and STOP have different sign SMU pulse Period must be gt Width 4ms VAR1 output power too large for unit VAR1 output power too large for unit VAR2 output power too large for unit TOT SMP TM AUTO is for LINEAR only AUTO can be specified for total sampling time only when LINEAR sampling mode is selected Only LINEAR when init int lt 480 us When initial interval is set to 480 us or less you cannot specify LOG or THINNED OUT sampling mode For LINEAR set AUTO if init int lt 480us When initial interval is set to 480 us or less and when LINEAR sampling mode is set AUTO must be set in TOTAL SAMP TIME field TOT SP TM must be gt INIT INT NOofSMP 1 Total sampling time must be set in the following range total sampling time gt initial interval x number of samples 1 STOP CONDITION NAME is not set PGU pulse Period must be gt Width PGU pulse Period must be gt Delay Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur PG leading trailing must be same range PGU leading and trailing time must be set in the same range For details
176. n images on the printer Executing LAN Interface Test If you want to check the LAN interface installed in the 4155B 4156B do following 1 2 09 E e Turn the 4155B 4156B on Attach the LAN I F test adapter Agilent part number 04155 61631 furnished with the 4155B 4156B to the LAN connector on the rear panel Press System key then select CALIB DIAG softkey to display the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen In the CALIB DIAG field select DIAG softkey In the CATEGORY field select CPU softkey Move the pointer to 312 INT LAN Interface using the down arrow key Select EXECUTE softkey to execute the LAN interface test If the 4155B 4156B fails the test contact to the nearest Agilent Technologies service office Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 43 Installation Connecting Instruments or Peripherals Connecting to the LAN To connect the 4155B 4156B to your LAN 1 Register the 4155B 4156B on your local area network Include the host name and IP address assigned for the 4155B 4156B NOTE Network Setup Parameters If you are uncertain as to your local network configuration or have questions concerning the network setup parameters contact your network system administrator The parameters should be registered and administered by the network system administrator 2 Connect the LAN cable to the 4155B 4156B 3 Turn the 4155B 4156B on 4 Press System key then select MISCELLANEOUS so
177. n measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST to the extent allowed by the Institute s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 NOTE NOTE Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protections provided by the equipment In addition it violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Agilent Technologies Inc assumes no liability for customer s failure to comply with these requirements Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II for mains input and INSTALLATION CATEGORY I for measurement input terminals and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 defined in IEC 1010 1 Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B are INDOOR USE products LEDs in Agilent 4155B 4156B 41501B are Class 1 in accordance with IEC 825 1 CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT GROUND THE INSTRUMENT This is Safety Class I instrument To minimize shock hazard the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground The power terminal and the power cable must meet International Electrotechnical Commission IEC safety standards DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIV
178. n one sheet of paper set the FORM FEED entry field to DISABLE for all images except the last image Set ENABLE for the last image 4 8 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Screen Images To make a hard copy of a screen image 1 Display the screen that you want to print out then press a the front panel green key b Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the SCREEN DUMP dialog box SCREEN DUMP DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 53 Y 0 LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PCL 75 DPI SCREEN DUMP DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 5 Y 0 LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE HP GL In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the screen dump PR PL SETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the SCREEN DUMP dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to PRINTER PLOTTER select PRINTER PLOTTER softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 9 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Screen Images 3 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select the PCL or HR PCL mode set the RESOLUTION by selecting one softkey 75 DPI to 600
179. n operate Agilent 4155B 4156B from an external keyboard instead of by pressing front panel keys and softkeys This chapter describes the correspondence between front panel keys softkeys and the external keyboard For functions of front panel keys refer to Overview in Chapter 1 For correspondence when using the Instrument BASIC refer to Programmer s Guide The following functions are not available for the external keyboard Keys not on the external keyboard PAGE CONTROL key group Chan Meas e Display e Graph List Stress System e Characters you cannot enter from the external keyboard 0 e deg When using an external keyboard connect the external keyboard to the 4155B 4156B before applying power If you connect the keyboard to the 4155B 4156B after applying power the keyboard does not work 6 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 External Keyboard Front Panel Keys External Keyboard softkeys from the left side primary softkey 1 to 8 F1 to F8 from the top secondary softkey to 7 Shift F1 to Shift F7 MEASUREMENT Single Ctri S key group Repeat Ctri R Append Ctri A Stop Ctrl C Standby Ctrl Y Stress Ctrl T green key Single Ctri N green key Stop Ctri Z Integ Time key Short Ctri I group Medium Ctri J Long Ctri K IBASIC Run Ctri U or enter RUN in the data entry field on the IBASIC screen Pause
180. not warrant that the operation of Agilent Technologies products will be uninterrupted or error free If Agilent Technologies is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product The Agilent Technologies products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by Agilent Technologies If customer schedules or delays Agilent Technologies installation more than 30 days after delivery warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by Agilent Technologies c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 To the extent allowed by local law the above warranties are exclusive and no other warranty or condition whether written or oral is expressed or implied and Agilent Technologies specifically disclaims any implied warranties or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose
181. nter Calc Calculates any expression entered in the data entry area The front panel green key can also be used to perform dump Plot Print key knob sweep Single key and zero offset cancel Stop key operations Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 41 System Screen Organization Screen Operation Edit front panel keys There are six keys in the Edit front panel key group The following table shows the function of each key Key Label Functions Moves the cursor left by one column in the data entry area gt Moves the cursor right by one column in the data entry area Delete Deletes one character where the cursor is located Insert Toggles the input mode in the data entry area between insert and overtyping modes Recall Recalls the newest input from the key buffer Clear Deletes all the characters in the data entry area Green lt Je Moves the cursor to the first column in the data entry area Green gt gt Moves the cursor to the last column of the present entry in the data entry area Green Recall Recalls the oldest input from the key buffer The Recall key buffer stores the 10 most recent entries in the data entry area Green Clear Clr gt End Clears the entered data from the present cursor position to the end 5 42 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization Status Indicators Status Ind
182. of up to the maximum voltage of SMUs may be present at force guard and sense terminals if the interlock terminal is shorted LAN interface RJ45 connector Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T for a 10M bps CSMA CD local area network The 4155B 4156B can be a NFS cluster and can use a remote printer to make hardcopies Parallel interface 25 pin parallel I O interface port for connecting peripheral such as a Centronics parallel printer GPIB interface Use Agilent 10833A B C D GPIB cable Ext Trig terminals Two BNC connectors one for trigger input and one for trigger output LINE input receptacle AC power cable is connected to this receptacle Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 13 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Front and Rear View of the 41501 A B Figure 1 3 Front and Rear View of the 41501A 1 14 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B LINE switch Use the LINE switch to turn the 41501A B on and off You must turn on the 41501A B before turning on the 4155B 4156B Fuse only for 41501A Use the following fuse Line Fuse type Agilent part number 100 120 Vac UL CSA T 8A 250 Vac 2110 0383 220 240 Vac UL CSA T 4A 250 Vac 2110 0014 Voltage Selector onl
183. off the 4155B 4156B then check that the connector of keyboard is firmly connected into keyboard connector of the 4155B 4156B front panel e Execute the External Key Controller diagnostics test on the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen If error occurs write down the displayed error codes and contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office If Display screen does not Appear after Applying Power e Ifthe 41501A B is installed first turn on the 41501A B then turn on the 4155B 4156B Ifthe self test fails see If Errors Occur when You Perform Self calibration or Diagnostics on page 10 12 If the 16442A Test Fixture is not Stable e Install stabilizers on the 16442A For this procedure see Chapter 2 e Ifyou use the 16442A test fixture with the 16440A selector or 16441A R Box attach the 16442A to the 16440A or 16441A by using plates and screws For this procedure see Chapter 2 If Network Function does not Work This section covers the problems on the 4155B 4156B network function and the solutions e Ifthe 4155B 4156B cannot mount the network file system e If CHANGE DIRECTORY Function does not work If GET Function does not work If SAVE Function does not work IfPURGE Function does not work e IfRENAME Function does not work e Ifthe 4155B 4156B cannot print on a remote printer Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 7 If
184. onnected to the frame ground terminal by a shorting bar If the Circuit Common terminal is not connected to the frame ground terminal a potential shock hazard exists 4 Connect the power cable from the 4155B 4156B to an ac power outlet If the 41501A B will be used connect the power cable from the 41501A B to the outlet 5 Ifthe 41501A B is installed press the LINE button to turn the instrument on 6 Press the LINE button to turn the 4155B 4156B on The initialization screen will appear on the display of the instrument 7 After the initialization is finished the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen will appear as shown in the figure below CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION 34 JANGL 01 30PM Aaa AMEASUREMENT MODE SAM NES PLING CHANNELS MEASURE STBY SERIES pa UNIT VNAME INAME MODE FETN EST STANCE SETUP SMUL MP Wi IT COMMON CONST a ohm MEMI M SMU2 MP v2 12 I VARZ a ohm B Tr SMUS MR v3 13 Yy VARL WOE Ic SMIJA MP va I4 Y CONST MEM2 M WSU WSU Y CONST FET VSU2 Yaa Y CONST vVDS ID VMUL WMUL Vo Ja MEM3 M WMUZ WMUZ Vo ai oso FET VGS ID MEM4 M CIGDE VF IF SWEEP B CHANNEL USER USER NEXT DEF FCTN VAR PAGE SOTO 2 8 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation In
185. onverter and the SMUC The 4155B 4156B may need service Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office SMUC failed to send data to HOSTC The SMU controller failed to send data to the host controller Retry the measurement If this error is still displayed recycle the power by turning the instrument off and then on again TIFF format supports SCREEN DUMP only The TIFF format is only supported by the SCREEN DUMP function TIFF image can only be written to a FILE A TIFF image can only be written to a FILE The 4155B 4156B cannot output TIFF format images to a printer or plotter HR TIFF format supports DUMP and GRAPH PLOT A high resolution TIFF image is only supported by the DUMP and GRAPH PLOT functions HR TIFF image can only be written to a FILE A high resolution TIFF image can only be written to a FILE VAR1 is not assigned VARI assigned to multiple Channels VAR2 assigned to multiple Channels VAR1 assigned to multiple Channels VAR1 and VAR1 must be same MODE Cannot set multiple SMUs to pulse mode Cannot use VAR when SAMPLING Cannot use SMU pulse when SAMPLING Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 21 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 108 109 110 111 112 113 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 10 22 Duplicate variable names exist The setup is not finished Standby cha
186. operating and service manual GRAPH OUT The graphics output option of the lpr command The default setting is h I See TEXT OUT for more information SERVER TYPE The server type BSD or SystemV The default setting is BSD The NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table has the following softkeys available ADD Adds the printer setup information to the internal memory A softkey will be created and labeled with the printer name For example if you enter printerl and then press ADD softkey a printerl softkey will be created This key is used to call the setup table DELETE Deletes the setup on the screen and in the internal memory specified by the PRINTER field UPDATE Updates the setup data to the internal memory The setup data currently in memory is replaced by the new information in the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table 5 26 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen NETWORK DRIVE SETUP This setup table specifies the IP address of the NFS server and the directory mounted by the 4155B 4156B After filling in this table the setup must be stored in the internal memory by selecting ADD softkey The 4155B 4156B can store a maximum of four setups and keeps the data until you update or delete the setup even if the unit is turned off LABEL IP ADDRESS DIRECTORY The label or name of the setup information in the NETWORK DRIVE SETUP table A maximum 15 characters
187. or the I O and peripherals Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 29 System Screen Organization SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen The columns in the table contain the following information STATUS The STATUS column displays the following test results e Where the 4155B 4156B can detect whether the test passes or fails FAIL Executed test failed PASS Executed test passed blank The test has not been performed e Where the 4155B 4156B cannot detect whether the test passes or fails DONE Executed test is finished blank Executed test is not finished ERROR The ERROR column displays an error code if the executed test failed Only the first error code is displayed in this field To see if more errors have occurred move the pointer to the test line Up to seven error codes are displayed in the data entry field For more information regarding error codes see Chapter 10 TARGET The TARGET column displays the following information test number This number is used to execute the test by remote command For more information see Chapter 5 of the 4155B 4156B SCPI Command Reference e SELF or INT SELF is displayed if the test can be executed automatically INT is displayed if the test must be executed interactively that is the operator must connect cables or make decisions during the test test items Name of the tests 5 30 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol
188. ored in memory as follows e q Electron Charge 1 602177 E 19 C k Boltzmann s Constant 1 380658 E 23 e e Dielectric Constant of vacuum 8 854188 E 12 Engineering units The following unit symbols are also available on the keyboard m 107 u 10 u 10 n 109 p 1072 1015 k 103 M 109 G 10 e Analysis Capabilities Overlay graph comparison a graphic plot can be stored and later recalled as an overlay plane Four overlay planes can be stored One plane can be overlaid onto the current data Marker marker to min max interpolation direct marker and marker skip Cursor long and short direct cursor Line two lines normal mode grad mode tangent mode and regression mode Scaling auto scale and zoom Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 23 Specifications Functions Data variable display Up to two user defined parameters can be displayed on measurement result screen Read Out Function The read out functions are built in functions for reading various values related to the marker cursor or line Automatic Analysis Function On a graphics plot the markers and lines can be automatically located using the auto analysis setup Parameters can be automatically determined using automatic analysis user function and read out functions User Variable Displays the data on the screen via GPIB or Instrument BASIC Output e Display Display modes graphics and list Graphics display
189. ormation enabled on PRINT PLOT SETUP screen OUTPUT ITEM fields Set the PRINT SETUP DATA field by selecting YES or NO softkey YES Graph output with setup data NO Graph output only If you select YES set the POSITION entry field For the PCL mode the POSITION field is not displayed and is always set to BOTTOM BOTTOM Places the setup data below the graph RIGHT Places the setup data to the right of the graph If you select HR PCL or HP GL set the OUTPUT REGION There are two available fields UPPER LEFT Specifies the position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 35 Print Plot Function Sav
190. p start of each pulse SMU output while the stress source is forcing and Instrument BASIC trigger out command execution Output level TTL level negative or positive logic Other Capabilities e 4145B Data Compatibility and 4145B Syntax Commands Setup data file GPIB program Interfaces loads measurement setup and data of the 4145B GPIB programs for the 4145B can be used when the 4145B syntax command set is selected There is a possibility that GPIB programs for the 4145B need to be modified before using e GPIB interface SHI AHI T6 L4 SRI RL1 PPO DC1 DT1 Cl C2 C3 C4 C11 E2 e Parallel interface e RJ45 connector Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T for a 10Mbps CSMA CD local area network e External keyboard compatible PC style 101 key keyboard mini DIN connector e Interlock and LED connector Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 27 Specifications Functions R BOX control connector Trigger in out SMU PGU Selector control connector Agilent 41501A B e Sample Application Programs Flash EEPROM test TDDB Constant I Electromigration test V Ramp test J Ramp test SWEAT GO NO GO test HCI degradation test Charge pumping test Agilent VEE Sample Application Programs Vth measurement using an 4155B 4156B an E5250A and a prober e VXIplug amp play drivers 8 28 VXIplug amp play drivers for the 4155B and 4156B VXIplug amp play drivers for the ES250A Agilent 4155
191. phase ac power source supplying 90 to 264 V at 47 to 63 Hz The maximum power consumption is 450 VA for the 4155B 4156B 41501A and 350 VA for the 41501B For details see Chapter 8 Power Cable Before applying ac line power to the 4155B 4156B or the 41501A B ensure that the correct power cable is used In accordance with international safety standards this instrument is equipped with a three prong power cable When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet this cable grounds the instrument frame The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination Refer to the following table for the Agilent part numbers of the power cables available If the plug on the cable does not fit the power outlet or the cable is to be attached to a terminal block cut the cable at the plug end and re wire it This work should be performed by a qualified electrician observing all local electrical codes The color coding used in the cable will depend on the cable supplied Ifa new plug is to be connected it must meet local safety requirements and include the following features e adequate load carrying capacity see Chapter 8 e ground connection e cable clamp Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 3 Installation Requirements WARNING For protection from electrical shock do not interrupt the power cable ground Plug BS 1363 A 250 V 10 A Cable 8120 1351 Plug AS 3112 250 V
192. plate SMU terminals The 4155B has four triaxial connectors The 4156B has eight triaxial connectors and you can use Kelvin connections When you use the 16442A test fixture and Kelvin connections up to 3 SMUs can be connected to the 16442A test fixture Circuit Common VU and Frame ground th terminals For floating measurement remove the shorting bar Agilent part number 5000 4206 Do not float the Circuit Common terminal at voltages greater than 42 V referenced to frame ground Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to Agilent 4155B 4156B To Expander Box Interface When you use Agilent 41501A B you insert the board for the 41501A B into this interface Zero Check terminal Ground reference point of the 4155B 4156B Serial number You need this serial number when using the telephone assistance program Agilent Technologies HelpLine 1 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 WARNING Introducing the 4155B 4156B Rear View of the 4155B 4156B Intlk terminal Used in conjunction with interlock function of the 4155B 4156B If the Intlk terminal is open maximum SMU output is limited to 40 V Be sure to connect this terminal to the 16442A test fixture or connector plate before performing measurement If you use connector plate you must install interlock circuit For details on how to install the interlock circuit see To Make an Interlock Circuit in Chapter 2 Dangerous voltage
193. pointer to the desired file name using the rotary knob c Press SELECT TARGET softkey This sets the TARGET NAME entry e To copy a file to internal memory select MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 or MEM4 softkey 8 Select EXECUTE softkey 9 If you are copying a file from one diskette to another follow these on screen Instructions Insert Source Diskette Continue YES NO YES Insert the source diskette in the disk drive then select this softkey NO Suspends the copy operation Insert Target Diskette Continue YES NO YES Insert the target diskette in the disk drive then select this softkey NO Suspends the copy operation 10 Select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 3 19 File Operations Creating a Directory on a Network File System Creating a Directory on a Network File System Re Press System key Select FILER softkey to display the SYSTEM FILER screen Specify the mass storage device as a network file system Select MAKE DIRECTORY softkey mw NS FUNCTION MAKE DIRECTORY NAME 5 Inthe NAME field enter the new directory name The directory name can be 36 characters maximum The directory name and directory path combined can be 58 characters maximum 6 Select EXECUTE softkey 7 Select EXIT softkey 3 20 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Changing the Working Directory Changing the Working Directory
194. position of the upper left corner of the printed or plotted hard copy LOWER RIGHT Specifies the position of the lower right corner of the printed or plotted hard copy Select one of the following softkeys or enter a value using the keyboard or the ENTRY keys on the front panel These softkeys are available for each OUTPUT REGION field WHOLE Sets the output region as the entire sheet UPPER LEFT Sets the output region to the upper left quarter of the paper UPPER RIGHT Sets the output region to the upper right quarter of the paper LOWER LEFT Sets the output region to the lower left quarter of the paper LOWER RIGHT Sets the output region to the lower right quarter of the paper STORE REGION Stores the OUTPUT REGION settings in the internal memory RECALL REGION Recalls the latest settings stored in the internal memory To set the output region to the upper half of the paper the OUTPUT REGION should be defined as follows OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT X 0 Y 0 lt origin of printer LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 50 6 To start to save the screen image select PRINT PLOT softkey 7 To close the SCREEN DUMP dialog box select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 23 Print Plot Function Saving Setup Data Lists Saving Setup Data Lists This section describes how to save the setup data list on setup screens except for the GRAPH LIST and KNOB SWEEP screens as a PCL or HP GL file
195. r defined initial settings Agilent 4155B 4156B can automatically get files from a diskette after applying power and set the 4155B 4156B according to the files This function saves you the trouble of getting application files every time you turn on the 4155B 4156B e default initial settings If you turn on the 4155B 4156B without a diskette the 4155B 4156B is set to the default initial settings In this condition internal memories contain measurement setup data for the most common applications 7 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Initial Settings User Defined Initial Settings User Defined Initial Settings If you turn on an 4155B 4156B with a diskette in the flexible disk drive the 4155B 4156B automatically loads the following files from the diskette e files for setting setup and result screens The fields of the setup and result screens are automatically set according to the files on the diskette Also you can specify which screen is displayed after turning on the 4155B 4156B e files for setting internal memories If the diskette has files that can be loaded into the internal memories of the 4155B 4156B the files are automatically loaded after turning on the 4155B 4156B BASIC programming file If an IBASIC programming file with name AUTOST is on the diskette this file is automatically loaded and started after loading the files for setting setup and result screens and internal memories For details
196. raphic drawing speed will be slower Softkey background color Background color of a selected softkey or field Background color of a graph If the Graph Background and Background are set to different colors the graphic drawing speed will be slower Color of the text except titles and text related to Y1 and Y2 axes Color of the text in a selected field Color of the screen table titles and the selected Y axis Color of the frames table and graph plotting area Background color of boxes that pop up for example to flag an incorrect setting Color of the Y1 axis text and curve Color of the Y2 axis text and curve Color of an inactive marker cursor or line Color of an active marker cursor or line Color of an overlay plane Color of the grid Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen HUE SATURATION LUMINOSITY The HUE SATURATION and LUMINOSITY fields set the color value You can specify a value from 0 to 1 in each field HUE Pure color As you change this value from 0 to 1 the color changes from red through orange yellow green cyan greenish blue blue magenta purplish red then back to red again 0 and 1 are both red SATURATION Ratio of pure color to white where 0 is no pure color all white and 1 is 100 pure color no white If this field is set to 0 the color is always white LUMINOSITY Brightness where 0 is no bri
197. recognize the lpd print server Verify the address setup or setup syntax is correct lpd server connection failed or was denied The Ipd server connection failed or was denied because the Ipd server was already connected or the server was blocked lpr data transfer failed Data transfer from the lpr server failed because lpr data communication was disconnected Verify the network is working properly and check to see if the server is up Unable to print out Not enough device space Unable to print out because the device connection failed There is not enough available space in the buffer for the communication lpr failed data transfer Data size mismatch Unable to print out because the lpr server failed data transfer The size of the data was not the expected size lpr Network interface is down Try again The network interface cannot be found because the network interface for the Ipr server is down Unable to print out Reason unknown Network connection failed The reason for the failure is unknown Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 31 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 337 338 339 340 344 345 346 350 351 10 32 Cannot set 0 0 0 0 for 4155 4156 IP address When a valid host name for the 4155B 4156B network setup is specified the IP address of the 4155B 4156B cannot be set to 0 0 0 0 Cannot set O zero for 4155 4156 User ID When a valid host name for th
198. revision File may be corrupt Zero offset meas failed for lt unit name gt Offset value is too large so Zero offset measurement is aborted Too big offset for 10 pA Range of lt unit name gt Offset value is too large so offset cannot be canceled perfectly System busy Measuring System busy Forcing stress System error EEPROM write error The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office Fixture open Measurement aborted Auto calibration was aborted Auto calibration failed No data in internal memory Illegal data File may be corrupt System busy Unable to save get when MEAS STR System busy Unable to change Y axis System error SMUC lost data The 4155B 4156B may be broken Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 19 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 10 20 Buffer Syntax Illegal Illegal overflowed Aborted error Undisplayable setup One unit assi disk Revision misma mo omo Volume Volume ead error occurred e name is not LIF type e name is not DOS type e name is not LIF DOS typ label is not LIF type label is not DOS type Incorrect memory number Source
199. rinter Then Ipd lpr must be enabled on the printer server 2 Press System key then select MISCELLANEOUS softkey to display the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen 3 Complete the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table by entering the following parameters Entry Field Description PRINTER Printer name assigned to the printer and defined on the printer server IP ADDRESS IP address of the printer server TEXT OUT Text output option of lpr command GRAPH OUT Graphics output option of lpr command SERVER TYPE Server type BSD or SystemV 4 Select ADD softkey to register the setup in the internal memory 5 To make hard copies using the remote printer refer to Chapter 4 4155B 4156B pr Printer D LAN 2 46 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations This chapter covers the following file operations selecting a mass storage device listing a file catalog storing setup or results data storing data in spreadsheet format loading setup or results data changing a file name removing a file directory copying a file creating a directory on a network file system changing the working directory initializing a diskette backing up a diskette You can use these file operations on the internal memory a diskette in the built in flexible disk drive or on a network file system that Agilent
200. rror If multiple errors occur numbers are added and displayed as a hexadecimal number e 1 stack register overflow e 2 calculation error e 4 only one data for delta measurement At least 2 data needed C PGU status e 1 PGU average output current exceeds 100 mA For non measurement channels is displayed 10 36 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur GRAPH LIST LIST screen Status on GRAPH LIST LIST screen is displayed in following format STATUS AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AAAAAAAAC AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB is for the up to 8 LIST variables that can be set up e AAAAAAAA Cis for SMUI to SMU6 VMUI VMU2 and PGU1 2 respectively Where 4 B and C mean as follows A hardware status error If multiple errors occur numbers are added and displayed as a hexadecimal number e 1 AD converter overflow e 2 Oscillation e 4 Other channel reached compliance limit e 8 This channel reached compliance limit B data error If multiple errors occur numbers are added and displayed as a hexadecimal number e 1 stack register overflow e 2 calculation error e 4 only one data for delta measurement At least 2 data needed E PGU status e 1 PGU average output current exceeds 100 mA mom For non measurement channels is displayed Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 37 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur STRESS STRESS
201. ry field to DISABLE for all images except the last image Set ENABLE for the last image 4 14 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists To print plot the measurement result list Display the GRAPH LIST LIST screen then press Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box PRINT PLOT DATA LIST DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 1 lt gt MAX LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 75 DPI PRINT PLOT DATA LIST DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION OUTPUT DATA INDEX NO UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 1 lt gt MAX LOWER RIGHT x 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the printing plotting PR PL SETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the PRINT PLOT DATA LIST dialog box and quits the print plot function To set the DESTINATION to the PRINTER PLOTTER select PRINTER PLOTTER softkey To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select PCL or HR PCL ignore the RESOLUTION setting The text font size depends on the printer you use
202. s printed only when this field is enabled on the SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen 7 To start printing plotting select PRINT PLOT softkey 8 To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box select EXIT softkey Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 13 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists Printing Plotting Measurement Data Lists This section describes how to print plot the list of measurement results displayed on the GRAPH LIST LIST screen Before beginning to print plot check the following e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen This screen specifies the 4155B 4156B control mode GPIB address output equipment and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen in Chapter 5 e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen This screen specifies the printer plotter information to print plot paper size and so on Set all the entry fields properly For more information see SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen in Chapter 5 The following entry fields must be set Entry Field HP GL PCL HR PCL DESTINATION FORM FEED LINE COLUMN COLOR B W PAPER OUTPUT ITEM INIT STRING TRAILER STRING a Lj lt lt 2 2 2 2 lt lt 2 2 lt lt lt 2 e lt lt lt lt e NOTE Multiple Outputs If you want to print two or more images on one sheet of paper set the FORM FEED ent
203. s trigger For details about PGU trigger see Measurement Functions in the 4155B 4156B User s Guide Measurement and Analysis To SMU Pulse Generator Selector Interface D SUB 15 pin connector is used to control the 16440A SMU pulse generator selector 1 16 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Figure 1 5 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Option 410 The 41501A B Option 410 has one HPSMU Rear View of the 41501A B Option 410 HPSMU 2200 V 5ex Gammon Ext Pulsa ES PQU 240V Max Generator Ba z Li To SMU Pulse Generator Selector Interface L WARNING no Refer servicing te e HPSMU terminals There are two triaxial connectors for Kelvin connections one is for force and the other is for sense For SMUS Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Figure 1 6 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Option 412 The 41501A B Option 412 has one HPSMU and two PGUs Rear View of the 41501A B Option 412 Ext Pulse POU tra0v Max Santo To SMU Pulsa Generator Selector Interface WARNING No Rafer servicing to HPSMU terminals There are two triaxial connectors for Kelvin connections one is for force and the other is for sense For SMUS e PGU output terminals BNC connectors Inner conductor is force and outer conductor is circui
204. ser s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B If SAVE Function does not work Check the following Check the permission of the directory to save the file The write permission must be set Change the permission If the file name has already existed on the directory the write permission must be set for the file Change the permission If the directory has been exported with the read only permission the 4155B 4156B cannot write a file on the directory Retry to export the directory with read write execute permission If PURGE Function does not work Check the following Check the permission of the file to be deleted The write permission must be set Change the permission If the directory has been exported with the read only permission the 4155B 4156B cannot delete a file on the directory Retry to export the directory with read write execute permission If RENAME Function does not work Check the following Check the permission of the source file The read permission must be set Change the permission Check the permission of the directory for the target file The write permission must be set Change the permission If the target file name has already existed on the directory the write permission must be set for the file Change the permission If the directory has been exported with the read only permission the 4155B 4156B cannot rename copy a file on the directory Retry to export
205. spection 8 Make sure that the units displayed in the UNIT column match the units installed The following table shows the displayed units in the UNIT column 4155B 4156B Additional Units by Using 41501A B Expander SMUI MP SMUI HR Opt 402 Opt 410 Opt 412 Opt 420 Opt 422 SMU2 MP SMU2 HR PGUI SMUS HP SMUS HP SMUS MP SMUS MP SMU3 MP SMU3 HR PGU2 GNDU PGUI SMU6 MP SMU6 MP SMU4 MP SMU4 HR GNDU PGU2 GNDU PGUI vSU1 VSUI GNDU PGU2 VSU2 VSU2 GNDU VMUI VMUI VMU2 VMU2 9 Ifthe 41501A B units are not displayed in the UNIT column turn off the 4155B 4156B and the 41501A B Make sure that the 41501 A B interface board is firmly inserted into the 4155B 4156B Turn on the 41501 A B then turn on the 4155B 4156B 10 Press the System key on the front panel then select MISCELLANEOUS softkey Confirm that the POWER LINE FREQUENCY is correct for your site If not select the correct softkey When you turn on the 4155B 4156B the unit will execute a power on self test Ifno error message is displayed on the screen the 4155B 4156B is operating correctly If a problem occurs see Chapter 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 9 Installation Inspection To Execute Diagnostics and Calibration You can execute diagnostics and or calibration to verify the operation of the 4155B 4156B 1 Press System key then CALIB DIAG softkey The SYSTEM SEL
206. stall the 16442A test fixture install the 16441A R box install the 16440A SMU pulse generator selector connect the 16440A to the 4155B 4156B connect a measurement cable to a connector plate When you install a keyboard connect the keyboard to the keyboard interface on the front panel before switching on the 4155B 4156B The 4155B 4156B recognizes the keyboard during the power on self test 2 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories To Install the 16442A Test Fixture Before performing this procedure turn off the 4155B 4156B and 41501A B When you use the 16442A test fixture without the 16441A R box or the 16440A selector you can stabilize the 16442A as shown in the figure below IS 1 Puta stabilizer on both sides of the test fixture 2 Attach each stabilizer to the unit with a flathead screw Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 13 CAUTION WARNING CAUTION Installation Installing Accessories Connecting the 4155B and the 16442A test fixture Connect the 4155B and the 16442A as shown below To prevent electrical shock during use be sure to connect the interlock cable 4 MPSMUs N 16442A 1 Intlk SFI i y 4155B 4155B Terminals i Cable Terminals Intlk Intlk 3 m or 1 5 m Interlock Cable VSU VSU 3 m or 1 5 m Coaxial Cable VMU VMU 3
207. stallation Installing Accessories To attach an 16441A R box to the 16442A test fixture and the 16440A selector To attach the 16440A selector to a shielding box A 48 a Sun g3 A A 5 A Tie x o O WN Y En y H 268 gt _ 280 gt Y Units mm UGIOIN 33 100x100 The figure above shows the spacing of the 16440A screw holes You need to prepare four screws and nuts to match the screw holes 2 22 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Installation Installing Accessories e Ifyou use two 16440As connect the 16440As before connecting to the shielding box as shown below 1 Place the 16440A on your workbench 2 Place the second 16440A on top of the 16440A UGIOIO25 60 40 000 oo 200 00 Uaons4 co40 3 Position a plate on both sides 4 Attach each plate using the three flathead screws supplied with the instrument VEIOIBREAD Va pt0s6 SDd Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 2 23 Installation Installing Accessories e To connect the selector to the shielding box 1 Attach an angle bracket to each side of the 16440A using the screws supplied UCI 60 40 2 Place the 16440A s on the side pane
208. t common Ext Pulse Generator Trig Out terminal Trigger pulses synchronized with PGU pulses are output This trigger is used to synchronize the PGU pulse outputs with external pulse generators You cannot change the parameters of this trigger For details about PGU trigger see Measurement Functions in the 4155B 4156B User s Guide Measurement and Analysis To SMU Pulse Generator Selector Interface D SUB 15 pin connector is used to control the 16440A SMU pulse generator selector 1 18 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Option 420 The 41501A B Option 420 has two MPSMUs Figure 1 7 Rear View of the 41501A B Option 420 5 Ext Pulse a PGU aov mar Generator E l AA Ton To SMU Pules Generator 9 l Selector Interface ae E e WARNING No Reler servicing to 10 N i Salia Module Extractor elle For Service Lalo aA gt ha ty e MPSMU terminals Two MPSMUs are installed and each MPSMU has a triaxial connector These connectors are not designed for Kelvin connections For SMUS and SMU6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Figure 1 8 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Option 422 The 41501A B Option 422 has two MPSMUs and two PGUs Rear View of the 41501A B Option 422 Selector Interface To SMU Pulse Generator
209. t in lt step gt step Type S S N S S N S S N S For log sweep measurements LOG is output for the step value e Example setups UNIT OFF STRING MARK DELIMITER COMMA VCE 0 0001 t0 1 in LOG step For sampling measurements Format TIME lt start time gt to lt stop time gt Type S S N S SAN e Example setups UNIT ON STRING MARK DELIMITER COMMA TIME 0 00 s to 1 516 s 3 10 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 File Operations Storing Results Data in Spreadsheet Format 3 VAR2 output range Format lt VAR2 name gt lt start value gt to lt stop value gt in lt step value gt step Type S SN S SN S SN S e Example setups UNIT OFF STRING MARK DELIMITER COMMA IB 1E 05 to 5E 05 in 1E 05 step 4 variable names Format NO lt variable name gt lt variable name gt Type S S S Example setups STRING MARK DELIMITER COMMA NO VCE MIC 5 unit Format lt blank gt lt 1st variable unit gt lt 2nd variable unit gt Type S S S Example setups STRING MARK DELIMITER COMMA wor wo Sa 6 measurement data Format lt index gt lt Ist variable data gt lt 2nd variable data gt Type N S N S N Example setups UNIT OFF DELIMITER COMMA 15 0 001 9 265E 10 42 224 Agilent 41
210. t the setup data list 1 Display the setup screen you want to print plot then press e Plot Print key The 4155B 4156B displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 OUTPUT PAGE CURRENT LANGUAGE RESOLUTION PRINT PLOT COMMENT PCL 7S DEL PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA DESTINATION PRINTER PLOTTER OUTPUT REGION UPPER LEFT x 5 Y 0 OUTPUT PAGE CURRENT LOWER RIGHT X 100 Y 100 LANGUAGE PRINT PLOT COMMENT HP GL In this dialog box three softkeys are available PRINT PLOT Executes the printing plotting PR PL SETUP Displays the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen To close the PRINT PLOT SETUP screen select EXIT softkey EXIT Closes the PRINT PLOT SETUP DATA dialog box and quits the print plot function 2 To set the DESTINATION to PRINTER PLOTTER select PRINTER PLOTTER softkey 3 To set the LANGUAGE select PCL HR PCL or HP GL softkey If you select PCL or HR PCL ignore the RESOLUTION setting The text font size depends on the printer you use 4 12 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Print Plot Function Printing Plotting Setup Data Lists 4 To specify the OUTPUT PAGE select one of the following softkeys CURRENT Selects the currently displayed setup screen GROU
211. the directory with read write execute permission Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 9 If You Have A Problem When You Install the 4155B 4156B If the 4155B 4156B cannot print on a remote printer If the 4155B 4156B cannot print on a remote printer or the following error message is displayed on the screen do following ERROR 18 Device 1 0 error Unable to print out If you can use the 4155B 4156B as a NES client ignore step 1 and 2 and go to step 3 1 Execute the LAN interface test The procedure is shown in To Connect to a LAN in Chapter 2 If the 4155B 4156B fails the test contact to the nearest Agilent Technologies service office If the 4155B 4156B passes the test do following 2 Check the settings of the NETWORK SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen and set the table properly If the setting is ok but the 4155B 4156B cannot use the remote printer do following 3 Send ping from the print server to the 4155B 4156B e Ifthe 4155B 4156B returns the responses a Check the settings of the NETWORK PRINTER SETUP table on the SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen and set the table properly If the setting is ok but the 4155B 4156B cannot use the remote printer do following b Confirm the setting of the print server and set it properly lpd lpr must be effective Tfno response is returned LAN or LAN cable may be defective Contact to the network system administrator to solv
212. to start program file initial setup file measurement setup file measurement setup result file stress setup file customize file hard copy data file and Instrument BASIC program and data file data made by HP BASIC program and data made by Instrument BASIC program are compatible Network mass storage device Mass storage device File types Number of files an NFS mountable mass storage device auto start program file initial setup file measurement setup file measurement setup result file stress setup file customize file and hard copy data file maximum 199 files including directories in the working directory Data Storage supplemental information Volume size available bytes 1457 Kbyte for 2HD DOS formatted diskette Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 8 25 Specifications Functions File size Measurement setup 3843 byte Stress setup 601 byte Measurement setup result typical 15387 byte VARI 101 VAR2 5 Customized system setup 1661 byte Hardcopy data 30317 byte monochrome PCL 75DPI file Hardcopy data 38702 byte monochrome TIFF file Number of files maximum 199 can be stored for HP LIF format Repeating and Automating Test Instrument Control Function control internal or external computer can control the 4155B 4156B functions via GPIB interface Commands set SCPI Commands set 4155B 4156B FLEX Commands set 4145B Syntax Commands set Program memory Using the 4155B
213. up MEASURE screen group DISPLAY screen group GRAPH LIST screen group STRESS screen group SYSTEM screen group KNOB SWEEP screen group Defines the measurement modes measurement channels and user functions Sets the measurement parameters Sets up the display of measurement results Displays the measurement results Sets and monitors the stress force Controls mass storage sets system parameters for the 4155B 4156B sets the print plot parameters and so on Displays the measurement results when the knob sweep function is used You can use the front panel keys in the PAGE CONTROL key group to display the desired screen The PAGE CONTROL key group has the following keys Chan Displays the CHANNELS screen group Meas Displays the MEASURE screen group Disp Displays the DISPLAY screen group Graph List Displays the GRAPH LIST screen group Stress Displays the STRESS screen group System Displays the SYSTEM screen group To display the KNOB SWEEP screen press 1 the front panel green key 2 Single key For details about the KNOB SWEEP screen see Chapter 3 of the 4 45B 4 56B User s Guide Measurement and Analysis 5 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization SYSTEM Screen Group SYSTEM Screen Group The SYSTEM screen group contains the following screens Filer Miscellaneous Configuration Self Calibration Diagnostics Print Plot setup Color setup Executes t
214. up and result screens These items are set to the default initial settings whenever power is applied or RST command is sent except for the following items which keep the same value that they had before RST or before power was turned off e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen e 4155 or 4156 is System Controller or not e GPIB Address e Power Line Frequency Screen Save e Network Setup e Network Printer Setup e Network Drive Setup e SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen e user comment field The default initial settings for USER COMMENT fields of the MEASURE screen group and STRESS screen group are blank Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 7 5 Initial Settings Default Initial Settings Internal memories For the initial settings internal memories contain the measurement setup data for the following basic applications measurement setup data for bipolar transistor Vce Ic characteristics e measurement setup data for FET field effect transistor Vds Id characteristics measurement setup data for FET field effect transistor Vgs Id characteristics e measurement setup data for diode Vf If characteristics You can select the secondary softkeys for the above applications when the pointer is in the MEASUREMENT MODE field on the CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION screen The softkeys set the setup scteens for the application thus saving time 7 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specif
215. ving screen images or measurement graph hard copy images to a TIFF file Output quality is higher than the TIFF mode The display screens and output format available for each print plot or save function are as follows 4155B 4156B Display Screens Output Format Printing plotting screen images screen dumps all Printing plotting setup data lists all setup Printing plotting measurement data lists GRAPH LIST LIST Printing plotting measurement data graphs GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS PCL HR PCL or HP GL KNOB SWEEP Saving screen images to a file all PCL HR PCL HP GL TIFF or HR TIFF Saving setup data lists to a file all setup PCL HR PCL or HP GL Saving measurement data lists to a file GRAPH LIST LIST Saving measurement data graphs to a file GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS KNOB SWEEP PCL HR PCL HP GL or HR TIFF 1 All setup screens except for GRAPH LIST and KNOB SWEEP Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 4 3 Print Plot Function Output Formats Differences Between PCL HR PCL and HP GL There are major differences between the PCL HR PCL and HP GL modes for making hard copies Use the comparison below to decide which mode is best for your needs Mode Description Supported Peripheral PCL HP DeskJet LaserJet ThinkJet PaintJet printers HR PCL and HP C1202A serial printer HP GL HP DeskJet 1200C 1600C LaserJet 4 4L printers
216. volts b Tout is the output current in amps c The accuracy is applicable when offset cancellation has been performed d The offset current specification is multiplied by one of the following factors depending upon the ambient temperature and humidity See the table below Humidity Temperature 5 to 60 RH 60 to 80 RH 5 to 18 C x2 x2 18 to 28 C x 1 x 2 28 to 40 C x 2 x 5 For example accuracy specifications are given as 4 t of set measured value 0 04 plus offset value 200 nA 1 nA x Vout for the 1 mA range The offset value consists of a fixed part determined by the set measurement range and a proportional part that is multiplied by Vout or Vout 100 8 6 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Specifications Hardware HRSMU MPSMU and HPSMU Supplemental Information Capacitive load maximum 1000 pF Guard capacitance maximum 900 pF Shield capacitance maximum 5000 pF Guard offset voltage maximum 1 mV Noise characteristics typical filter ON Voltage source 0 01 of V range rms Current source 0 1 of I range rms Voltage monitor 0 02 of V range p p Current monitor 0 2 of I range p p Output overshoot typical filter ON Voltage source 0 03 of V range Current source 1 of I range Range switching transient noise typical filter ON Voltage ranging 250 mV Current ranging 10 mV Slew rate maximum 0 2 V us Agilent 4155B 415
217. y for 41501A Voltage selector must be in proper position Line voltage and position are Line Voltage Position 90 132 Vac left 198 264 Vac right LINE input receptacle AC power cable is connected to this receptacle Serial number The 41501A B has its own serial number You need this serial number when using the telephone assistance program Agilent Technologies HelpLine GNDU connector The GNDU connector is a triaxial connector inner conductor is sense middle conductor is force and outer conductor is circuit common Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 15 Figure 1 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Front and Rear View of the 41501A B Option 402 The 41501A B Option 402 has two PGUs Rear View of the 41501A B Option 402 JA NS SA y HPSMU 2200V Max Focos_ 7 Guard Sense i trout Common PGU t240Y4 Max Generator et N WARNING No Rafer servicing to ey ey CAUTION For hazard repleoa on s Muse as specified 43 ey Module Extractor UY For Services br e PGU output terminals BNC connectors Inner conductor is force and outer conductor is circuit common e Ext Pulse Generator Trig Out terminal Trigger pulses synchronized with PGU pulses are output This trigger is used to synchronize the PGU pulse outputs with external pulse generators You cannot change the parameters of thi
218. y group IBASIC keys control the IBASIC program execution Run key Starts the IBASIC program that is in memory The indicator is on during program execution Pause key Pauses the IBASIC program execution Display key Toggles between the IBASIC screen and measurement screen e Run indicator When an IBASIC program is running this indicator lights ENTRY key group You enter or modify data such as output values comments and variable names Character keys Are used to enter alphanumeric and special characters Enter key After you enter desired characters into the data entry field press this key The characters are entered at the field pointer location Also you can use the green key to calculate the value of the data entry field For example if you press 4 6 green key and Enter key the result 24 appears Blue key Changes entry mode to blue key shift mode and lights the indicator In this mode you can enter the blue characters that are printed above the keys Pressing blue key again changes to normal mode Indicator turns off Green key Changes entry mode to green key shift mode This mode is effective for the next pressed key then changes back to normal mode Edit keys Are used to edit the characters in the data entry field User File keys Are used to operate quickly on a file in diskette internal memory or a directory on a NFS server Pressing Save key moves into the filer s SAVE function and pressing Get key moves into
219. y softkey except when this error occurs during power on test Power failure at Expander Box Turn on the 4155B 4156B again You can use filer functions after selecting OK secondary softkey except when this error occurs during power on test Cannot shutdown Main Frame Emergency Reason unknown An emergency occurred on an empty slot Or an emergency occurred on an existing slot but the reason is unspecified Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 10 29 If You Have A Problem If Errors Occur 307 308 309 310 320 321 322 323 324 325 10 30 Cannot shutdown Power Supply Turn on the 4155B 4156B again You can use filer functions after selecting OK secondary softkey except when this error occurs during power on test Unknown emergency SMUC time out Perform 305 HOSTC lt gt SMUC I F test on the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen If this test fails the 4155B 4156B may need service Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office The SMU AND PULSE GENERATOR EXPANDER is not turned on Turn on the expander then cycle mainframe power Unsupported unit detected in Slot Turn off the power and remove the unit The displayed unit must be changed Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office Not enough memory Cannot display gt 200 files The 4155B 4156B cannot disp
220. ype electronic measurement instrument with LCD display flexible disk drive operation keys and interface connectors e Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to the 4155B 4156B So you can operate this instrument by using a keyboard or the front panel keys e Agilent 41501A B SMU Pulse Generator Expander The 41501A B SMU and Pulse Generator Expander contains pulse generator units PGUs and additional SMUs The 41501A B is attached to and controlled by the 4155B 4156B Test Fixture Agilent 16442A is the test fixture for the 4155B 4156B You can mount your device under test DUT on the 16442A and measure the device characteristics e Resistor Box Agilent 16441A R Box contains accurate 10 kQ 100 kQ and 1 MQ resistors and connection of these resistors is controlled by the 4155B 4156B The 16441A is used to measure negative resistance and to prevent DUT damage when performing breakdown measurements 1 4 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Overview SMU PGU Selector Agilent 16440A SMU Pulse Generator Selector contains two switching circuits to connect the DUT to either an SMU or PGU You can attach another 16440A to add two more switching circuits Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 1 5 Introducing the 4155B 4156B Measurement Unit Configurations Measurement Unit Configurations Agilent 4155B 4156B and 41501A B are frames that contain the
221. ysis This chapter contains the following sections Screen Structure e SYSTEM Screen Group e SYSTEM FILER screen e SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS screen e SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen e SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen e SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP screen e SYSTEM COLOR SETUP screen Screen Operation e Status Indicators 5 2 Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 System Screen Organization Screen Structure Screen Structure The 4155B 4156B has seven screen groups as shown in the following table Sereen Group Display Screen Channels CHANNELS CHANNEL DEFINITION CHANNELS USER FUNCTION DEFINITION CHANNELS USER VARIABLE DEFINITION Measure MEASURE SWEEP SETUP MEASURE SAMPLING SETUP MEASURE PGU SETUP MEASURE MEASURE SETUP MEASURE OUTPUT SEQUENCE Display DISPLAY DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY ANALYSIS SETUP Graph List GRAPH LIST GRAPHICS GRAPH LIST LIST Stress STRESS CHANNEL DEFINITION STRESS STRESS SETUP STRESS STRESS FORCE System SYSTEM FILER SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM PRINT PLOT SETUP SYSTEM COLOR SETUP Knob Sweep KNOB SWEEP Agilent 4155B 4156B User s Guide Vol 1 Edition 4 5 3 System Screen Organization Screen Structure CHANNELS screen gro

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