Agilent Technologies U2722A User manual

Agilent U2722A/U2723A USB
Modular Source Measure Unit
Voltage and current programming
and readback
Data Sheet
The Agilent U2722A/U2723A USB modular source measure unit
is more than just a power supply – it has fast response time, and
voltage and current programming/readback with high accuracy
measurement capabilities. The U2722A and its enhanced version,
the U2723A, are capable of four-quadrant operation, acting as
a current source as well as the current sink (load) with both
polarities of the output voltage. The U2723A offers additional
features such as embedded test scripts to simplify automated
testing, and faster rise time to help improve throughput during
mass testing of semiconductor components.

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Features
• Three-channel SMU
• Four-quadrant operation
(±20 V, ±120 mA)
• Maximum current output of
120mA per channel
• Embedded test script that is able
to support three channels with
coherent source and measurement
capabilities (for U2723A)
• IV Curve application support in the
Agilent Measurement Manager
software (for U2723A)
• High measurement sensitivity of
100 pA with 16-bit resolution
• 0.1% basic accuracy
• Low current measurement
capability down to nA levels
• High-speed USB 2.0 and
USBTMC-USB488 standards
• Standalone and modular
• SCPI and IVI-COM supported
Increase the efficiency of your
tests
With a high measurement sensitivity
of 100 pA at 16-bit resolution for
pico-level measurement and 0.1%
accuracy, the U2722A/U2723A
USB modular source measure unit
provides more detailed and accurate
analysis and measurement results.
U2722A/U2723A supports SCPI and
IVI-COM. The SMU is compatible
with a ride range of Application
Development Environments, minimiz-
ing your work time and increasing
your software options. Save time
and effort with the bundled Agilent
Measurement Manager (AMM) soft-
ware, which coverts SCPI commands
into snippets of VEE, VB, C++ and
C# code with the command logger
function.
Pre-define test configurations
and execute commands
automatically
The U2723A USB modular source
measure unit provides an embedded
test script to help you pre-define test
configurations or duplicate tests eas-
ily without spending too much time
on programming.
Each channel in the U2723A USB
modular SMU is allocated two
memory lists, each capable of storing
up to 200 commands and results indi-
vidually. Stored commands in active
memory will be executed accord-
ingly while the measurement results
obtained are automatically stored in
the result buffer.
Four-quadrant operations with
high measurement sensitivity
and accuracy
The U2722A/U2723A SMU is a
versatile device that allows you to
perform sweep and measurement
from different operating regions
without needing extra configura-
tions. The four-quadrant operation
(±20V, ±120mA) makes the
U2722A/U2723A SMU well suited
for a wide range of test applications,
including leakage measurement, solar
cell measurement, forward/reverse
voltage and curve tracer transistors.
The U2722A/U2723A SMU also offers
high measurement sensitivity with
16-bit resolution and accuracy that
allows you to obtain more accurate
analysis and measurement results.
Introduction
+120 mA
–120 mA
+20 V–20 V

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Product outlook and
dimensions
Front view
117.00 mm
180.00 mm
66.00 mm
Rear view
Top view
Product characteristics and general specifications
Remote interface • Hi-Speed USB 2.0*
• USBTMC-USB4881
Power consumption • +12 VDC, 3 A maximum
• Isolated ELV supply source
Operating environment • Operating temperature from 0 °C to +50 °C
• Relative humidity at 20% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
• Altitude up to 2000 meters
• Pollution Degree 2
• For indoor use only
Storage compliance –20 °C to 70 °C
Safety compliance Certified with:
• IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)
• USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004
• Canada: CSA C22.2 No.61010-1:2004
EMC compliance • IEC 61326-1:2005/EN61326-1:2006
• Canada: ICES-001:2004
• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004
Shock and vibration Tested to IEC/EN 60068-2
IO connector Output connectors
Dimension (W × D × H) Module dimension:
• 120.00 mm x 183.00 mm x 66.00 mm (with bumpers)
• 105.00 mm x 175.00 mm x 50.00 mm (without bumpers)
Weight Module dimension:
• 700 g (with bumpers)
• 650 g (without bumpers)
Warranty One year for U2722A/U2723A
Three months for standard shipped accessories
1. Compatible with Microsoft®Windows®operating systems only.
* If remote connections are necessary, a E5813A USB/LAN hub can be used. Please go to the
product’s user guide for more information.
Standard shipped accessories
• 12 V, 3 A AC/DC Power adapter
• Power cord
• Plug-in connectors and cable casing
• USB Standard-A to Mini-B interface cable
• L-Mount kit (used with modular product chassis)
• Quick Start Guide
• Agilent Measurement Manager Quick Reference Card
• Reference CD-ROM
• Agilent Automation-Ready CD-ROM (contains the Agilent IO Libraries Suite)
• Certificate of Calibration
U2722A/U2723A USB Modular Source Measure Unit

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Product Specifications
Model U2722A/U2723A
Number of outputs 3
Output ratings (at 0 °C to 50 °C)
Voltage –20 V to 20 V
Current –120 mA to 120 mA
Performance specification
U2722A/U2723A Range Accuracy1Resolution
Voltage programming
12 months (at 25 °C ± 3 °C), ±(% of output + offset)
±2 V 0.075% + 1.5 mV 0.1 mV
±20 V 0.05% + 10 mV 1 mV
Current programming
12 months (at 25 °C ± 3 °C), ±(% of output + offset)
±1 μA 0.085% + 0.85 nA 100 pA
±10 μA 0.085% + 8.5 nA 1 nA
±100 μA 0.075% + 75 nA 10 nA
±1 mA 0.075% + 750 nA 100 nA
±10 mA 0.075% + 7.5 μA 1 μA
±120 mA 0.1% + 100 μA 20 μA
Voltage readback
12 months (over USB with respect to the actual output at 25 °C ± 3 °C),
±(% of output + offset)
±2 V 0.075% + 1.5 mV 0.1 mV
±20 V 0.05% + 10 mV 1 mV
Current readback
12 months (over USB with respect to the actual output at 25 °C ± 3 °C),
±(% of output + offset)
±1 μA 0.085% + 0.85 nA 100 pA
±10 μA 0.085% + 8.5 nA 1 nA
±100 μA 0.075% + 75 nA 10 nA
±1 mA 0.075% + 750 nA 100 nA
±10 mA 0.075% + 7.5 μA 1 μA
±120 mA 0.1% + 100 μA 20 μA
1. Accuracy measurements are based on NPLC 10.

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Product Specifications (continued)
Performance characteristics
Rise/fall time (ms)1U2722A U2723A
For resistive measurement2
±1 μA 170.0 15.0
±10 μA 18.0 5.0
±100 μA 6.0 1.0
±1 mA 1.0 1.0
±10 mA 1.0 1.0
±120 mA 1.0 1.0
Remote sense operating range Ensure that the maximum voltage between the OUTPUT+ and SENSE+,
OUTPUT–, and SENSE– does not exceed 3 V
Temperature coefficient Maximum change in output/readback per °C after a 30-minute warm-up is 0.15
Guard output resistance 0.2 kΩ
Noise 10 Hz to 20 MHz (peak-peak) 100 mV typical into a resistive load (floating mode)
Output voltage overshoot, ±(% of output + offset)2During turn-on or turn-off, the output plus overshoot < 0.1% + 10 mV
Programming language SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
Maximum sense lead resistance 1 MΩ for rated accuracy
Voltage line regulation 0.01% of range
Voltage load regulation 0.01% + 100 μV
Current line regulation 0.04% of range
Current load regulation 0.04% + 100 μA
Recommended calibration interval One year
Maximum input capacitance load 10 nF
1. Drive 50% of 1 V or 10 V output with a resistive load. Rise time is from 10% to 90% of program voltage change at maximum current.
Fall time is from 90% to 10% of program voltage change at maximum current.
2. Measurements obtained are per default bandwidth setting.
NOTE
• All channels are isolated from the ground and from each other. Isolation is +60 VDC, Category 1.
• All specifications are based on a three-hour warm-up time.
• The measurement accuracy value is x ( 1 + a * y ), where,
◦ x = accuracy specification at room temperature,
◦ a = temperature coefficient, and
◦ y = temperature change from room temperature in °C
Noise 10 Hz to 20 MHz (Peak-peak)
Voltage range
Current range
1 μA 10 μA 100 μA 1 mA 10 mA 120 mA
2 V 50 mV 50 mV 50 mV 50 mV 30 mV 30 mV
20 V 50 mV 50 mV 50 mV 50 mV 30 mV 30 mV

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Agilent Measurement Manager
The Agilent Measurement Manager
(AMM) is an application data
viewer software that comes with the
standard purchase of the U2700A
Series USB modular instruments. This
software is designed to help you per-
form quick device configuration, data
logging and data acquisition using the
products.
Supported features found in the
U2722A/U2723A USB modular source
unit:
• Command logger to allow the
capture of configuration commands
that can be easily converted to
snippets of VEE, VB, C++ and C#
code
• Self-test
• Self-calibration
• Option to save the current
instrument configuration to a file
• Data logging and export feature to
CSV, HTML and text only format
files that can be printed
• Trigger settings between modules
in the instrument chassis with Star
trigger and Master/Slave trigger
Agilent Measurement Manager prerequisites
Prior to installing the Agilent Measurement Manager software, ensure that
your PC meets the following minimum system requirements for installation and
operation.
Hardware requirements
Processor 1.6 GHz Pentium IV or higher
Operating system One of the following Microsoft Windows versions:
• Windows XP Professional or Home edition (Service Pack 1
or later)
• Windows Vista 32-bit (Business, Ultimate, Enterprise, Home
Basic and Home Premium edition)
• Windows 7 32-bit (Home Basic, Home Premium,
Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate edition)
Hard disk space 1 GB
RAM 512 MB or higher recommended
Video Super VGA (800 x 600), 256 colors or more
Software requirements
Agilent IO Libraries Suite 15.1 and above1
Agilent T&M Toolkit Runtime version 2.12
Agilent T&M Toolkit Redistributable Package 2.1 patch2
Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.02
1. Available on the Agilent Automation-Ready CD-ROM
2. Bundled with Agilent Measurement Manager software application installer

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U2942A Parametric Measurement Manager Pro Software
Measure and analyze with ease
Agilent Parametric Measurement
Manager Pro (PMM Pro) is a
VEE-based software designed to
perform basic semiconductor testing.
The software specializes in the analy-
sis of discrete semiconductor devices
such as diodes, bipolar junction
transistors and field effect transistors.
Designed for use with the Agilent
U2722A/U2723A USB source mea-
sure unit and the U2941A parametric
test fixture, Agilent PMM Pro controls
the instruments to take parametric
measurements such as voltage or
current. The software then plots,
displays and logs the results in an IV
curve.
Agilent PMM Pro allows users to
carry out measurements and display
results without the need for prior pro-
gramming experience. The software
operates through an intuitive user-
interface that is easy to understand
and configure, and includes test
sequence automation to further ease
your task.
Features
• Uses an intuitive GUI that is easy to configure and simplifies testing
• Comes with predefined test profiles for diode, bipolar junction transistors and
field effect transistors, removing the need for programming experience
• Allows users to define and configure test profiles
• Automates test sequencing for parametric analysis
• Plots, displays and logs parametric measurements in an IV curve
• Includes built-in math functions such as addition, subtraction and division for
quick analysis of results
Figure 1. Intuitive GUI that features both pre-defined and user-defined test profile.
Figure 2. Plots, displays and logs parametric measurements in
an IV curve.

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U2942A Parametric Measurement Manager Pro Software (continued)
Minimum system requirements for PMM Pro
System requirements
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or higher • Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise)
• Microsoft Windows Vista®SP1 (Business, Ultimate,
Enterprise) or higher
Architecture x86 (32-bit), 64-bit for Windows 7 supportability1
Prerequisite • Agilent IO Libraries Suite 15.0 or higher2
• Agilent VEE Pro 9.0 or higher (Runtime version)3
• Microsoft.NET Framework version 1.1 and 2.03
Processor • 450 MHz Pentium II or higher required
• 800 MHz recommended
1 GHz required, 2 GHz recommended
Available memory • 128 MB minimum
• 256 MB or higher recommended
1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended
Available disk space 1 GB hard disk free space
Video Super VGA (800x600) display or higher
resolution monitor with 256 colors or more
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics
memory recommended (Super VGA graphics is supported)
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
1. 32-bit application running on WOW64 (Windows-on-Windows) emulator.
2. Available on the Agilent Automation-Ready CD-ROM.
3. Bundled with the Agilent SMU PMM Pro software installer.

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U2941A Parametric Test Fixture
Increase your parametric test
efficiency and usability
The Agilent U2941A parametric test
fixture is designed to complement
usage of the Agilent U2722A/U2723A
USB modular source measure unit in
the testing of semiconductor com-
ponents, including SMT and DIP ICs.
The U2941A comes with three input
channels, a common ground, and five
types of socket modules of various
pin configurations.
The bundled Agilent Parametric
Measurement Manager (PMM)
software also supports the Agilent
U2751A USB modular switch matrix
when used with the U2722A. The
PMM software allows for out-of-box
configuration of instruments for easy
set-up, simplifying discrete package
component testing and enabling data
recording.
Figure 3. Sample setup of the U2941A connected directly to the U2722A source measure
unit and fastened with the DIP socket module.
Black plastic fasteners
Socket modules
Figure 4. Socket modules are interchangeable to match pin configuration of
device-under-test (DUT).
Features
• Closed lid minimizes ESD on sensitive circuits and components
• Up to 3 source/measure channels supported
• Different socket modules to match a wide variety of pin configurations
• Assembly PTFE plate for low-current measurements
• Comes with the Agilent Parametric Measurement Manager software

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Specifications and System Requirements
The following specifications are valid for 23 °C ±5 °C and < 70% relative humidity.
Specifications
Electrical specifications Electrical specifications
Voltage rating 60 VDC
Current rating 1 A
Environmental specifications
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C
Operating humidity 20% to 85% RH non-condensing
Storage humidity 5% to 90% RH non-condensing
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Physical specifications
Dimensions (W×D×H) 250 mm × 200 mm × 120 mm
Weight 1.33 kg (approximate)
Warranty 3 months
Minimum system requirements
Hardware
Processor 1.6 GHz Pentium IV or higher
RAM 512 MB (1.0 GB or higher recommended)
Hard disk space 1 GB free disk space at runtime
Display resolution 1024 × 768 recommended
Operating system and browser
Operating system • Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, Service Pack 1 or later; or
• Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 4 or later
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (6.0 or higher recommended)
Software
Agilent IO Libraries Suite1Version 15.0 or higher
Agilent VEE2Runtime version 8.5, patch 8.5.1
Agilent Measurement Manager3Version 1.6 or higher
Microsoft .NET Framework1Version 1.1 and 2.0
1. Available on Agilent Automation-Ready CD
2. Bundled with Agilent Parametric Measurement Manager CD
3. Bundled with Agilent U2722A USB modular source measure unit or Agilent U2751A USB modular switch matrix
Top view Front view
250 mm
200 mm
53 mm
120 mm