Keithley 8011 Instruction manual

Model 8011 High Current Test Socket Kit
Keithley Instruments, Inc. Connection instructions
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Model 8011 High Current Test Socket Kit connection instructions
WARNING
Before proceeding, please read, understand, and follow all safety precautions provided at the
end of this document (page 14).
The Model 8011 High Current Test Socket Kit is designed for testing high power devices with 2600A Series
SourceMeter instruments and the Model 2651A High Power SourceMeter Instrument at currents up at 50 A pulsed
and voltages up to 40 V.
The Model 8011 includes two test boards, the 8011-DTB and the 8011-CTB, and cables and connectors for
simplifying connections between the SourceMeter instruments and the device. The 8011-DTB Device Test Board is
designed for testing type TO-247 packaged parts and axial components. The 8011-CTB Customizable Test Board
provides a blank space for user customization — the user can use the socket type of his or her choice.
Figure 1. Model 8011 High Current Test Socket Kit*
*Not shown: PA-1032 (these instructions); full set of cables; 8010-317 insulator plugs; and 2600-KIT.

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Power and environmental specifications
For indoor use only.
Specification Value
Voltage limit 40 V DC maximum
Current limit 15 A DC maximum
Unpack and inspect the High Current Test Socket Kit
To unpack and inspect the High Current Test Socket Kit:
1. Inspect the box for damage.
2. Open the top of the box.
3. Remove the bags that contain the boards and accessories.
4. Carefully lift the High Current Test Socket Kit out of the box.
5. Inspect the materials for any obvious signs of physical damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent
immediately.
You should have received:
•TO-247 Device Test Board (8010-120; to re-order, use Keithley Model number 8010-DTB)
•Customizable Test Board (8010-130; to re-order, use Keithley Model number 8010-CTB)
•PA-1032 Model 8011 High Current Test Socket Kit Connection Instructions (this document)
•Four nylon hex standoffs with inserts on each end (ST-272-1)
•Four Phillips flat-head screws (#6-32 x 3/8)
•Two 8 in. (203.2 mm) stackable banana cables — one black (CA-560-0), one red (CA-560-2)
•One mounting plate (8011-301)
•Two 8-pin female plug connectors with screw terminal connections (CS-1629-8)
•Four 9 in. (228.6 mm) black cables with one stackable banana plug and one unterminated end (CA-567-0)
•Four 9 in. (228.6 mm) red cables with one stackable banana plug and one unterminated end (CA-567-2)
•One 120 in. (304.6 cm) green/yellow ground cable with lugs (CA-568-120)
•One #6-32 Keps®washer nut
•Two insulator plugs (quantity includes a spare plug) (8010-317)
•Two screw terminal connector kits (2600-KIT)

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Assembly instructions
NOTE
If you are customizing the 8010-130 Customizable Test Board, make customizations before assembling
the Model 8011.
See Figure 2 below.
Tools needed
•Medium Phillips head screwdriver
•5/16 in. nut driver or socket wrench
Assembly instructions
1. Select the TO-247 Device Test Board (8010-120) or Customizable Test Board (8010-130), as appropriate for
your application.
2. Connect one end of the ground cable to the ground screw at the center of the mounting plate.
3. Attach the ground cable with the #6-32 Keps®washer nut.
4. Thread the four nylon hex standoffs onto the four threaded posts on the mounting plate.
5. Place the 8010-120 or 8010-130 board on the standoffs.
6. Thread four of the Phillips flat-head screws through the 8010-120 or 8010-130 board.
7. Tighten the screws.
8. Attach the other end of the ground cable to protective earth (ground).
WARNING
The ground wire must be attached to a known safety earth (ground). Failure to attach the
ground wire to a known safety earth (ground) may result in electric shock.

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Figure 2. Model 8011 assembly
Four #6-32 x 3/8
Phillips flat-head screws
8010-130 Customizable Test Board
or
8010-120 TO-247 Device Test Board
Four ST-272-1 hex nylon standoffs
One 8011-301 mounting plate
One CA-568-120 green/yellow
ground cable with lugs
One #6-32 Keps® washer nut
Connect ground cable lug to protective earth (ground)

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Mounting instructions
The 8011-301 mounting plate should be used to secure your test board (8010-120 or 8010-130). It can also be
used to secure the assembled Model 8011 to a work surface using the mounting holes shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. 8011-301 mounting plate dimensions
.156 in.
(3.962 mm)
5.250 in.
(133.35 mm)
2.625 in.
(66.675 mm)
.750 in
(19.05 mm)
4.500 in
(114.3 mm)
6.000 in
(152.4 mm)
Mounting holes

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NOTE
You can attach your own test board or testing fixture to the 8010-130 Customizable Test Board using the
#6-32 screw mounts provided.
Figure 4. 8010-130 Customizable Test Board dimensions
3.000 in.
(76.2 mm)
1.000 in.
(25.4 mm) .156 in.
(3.962 mm)
#6-32
.750 in.
(19.05 mm)
3.500 in.
(88.9 mm)
5.000 in.
(5 mm)
.250 in.
(6.35 mm)
4.250 in.
(107.95 mm)
3.750 in.
(95.25 mm)
1.750 in.
(44.45 mm)

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General guidelines
The High Current Test Socket Kit provides several types of connections to allow you to make connections to meet
the needs of your application.
In general, when making connections:
•Remove power from the SourceMeter instrument before making connections.
•Make connections to the SourceMeter instrument before making connections to the Model 8011 boards.
•Connect the force leads of the SourceMeter instrument to terminals 4, 5, and 6 of the Model 8011 boards.
Connect the sense leads to terminals 1, 2, and 3.
•Install the device under test (DUT) after making the SourceMeter instrument connections.
Use-cases are shown below that demonstrate some typical connections.
Use-cases
Two-terminal DUT using a Model 2651A set to local sense
NOTE
These instructions provide general information about connections to the Model 2651A. For detail on the
connections, see the Model 2651A user documentation.
Tools needed
•Small flat-head screwdriver
Instructions
1. Remove power from the Model 2651A.
2. Make connections as shown in Table 1 and Figure 5.
3. Install the 8010-317 insulator plug into the test socket.
4. Install the 2-terminal DUT into the axial posts labeled 4, 1, 3 and 6 on the 8010-120 board.
5. Return power to the Model 2651A.
6. Press the CONFIG key.
7. Press the SRC or MEAS key (the sense mode can be set from either the V-SOURCE or the V-MEAS menu).
8. If you pressed the SRC key, select V-SOURCE > SENSE-MODE.
9. If you pressed the MEAS key, select V-MEAS > SENSE-MODE.
10. Select 2-WIRE to enable local sense.
11. Test the device.

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Table 1. Connections for two-terminal device test (local sense)
Cable end Cable Cable end
Model 2651A rear panel CA-552-1 (supplied with the Model 2651A) Open
LO of CA-552-1 Black CA-560-0 8010-120 blue terminal 4
HI of CA-552-1 Red CA-560-2 8010-120 yellow terminal 6
Figure 5. Connections for two-terminal device test (local sense)
HI
CA-560-0
(black)
2-Terminal DUT
Plug
HIGH CURRENT TEST SOCKET KIT
8011
RATINGS:
40V MAX.
15A DC MAX.
50A PULSE MAX.
From
Model 2651A
CA-552-1
(supplied with
Model 2651A) 8010-317 insulator plug
(insert into 3-pin socket)
CA-560-2
(red)
TO-247 Device Test
Board (8010-120)
Two-terminal DUT using a Model 2651A set to remote sense
Tools needed
•Small flat-head screwdriver
Instructions
1. Remove power from the Model 2651A.
2. Make connections as shown in Table 2 and Figure 6.
3. Install the 8010-317 insulator plug into the test socket.
4. Install the 2-terminal DUT into the axial posts labeled 4, 1, 3 and 6 on the 8010-120 board.
5. Return power to the Model 2651A.

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6. Press the CONFIG key.
7. Press the SRC or MEAS key (the sense mode can be set from either the V-SOURCE or the V-MEAS menu).
8. If you pressed the SRC key, select V-SOURCE > SENSE-MODE.
9. If you pressed the MEAS key, select V-MEAS > SENSE-MODE.
10. Select 4-WIRE to enable remote sense.
11. Test the device.
Table 2. Connections for two-terminal device test (remote sense)
Cable end Cable Cable end
Model 2651A rear panel CA-552-1 (supplied with the Model 2651A) Open
LO of CA-552-1 Black CA-560-0 8010-120 blue terminal 4
HI of CA-552-1 Red CA-560-2 8010-120 yellow terminal 6
Model 2651A rear panel CA-557-1 (supplied with the Model 2651A) CS-1629-8
Sense LO of CS-1629-8 Black CA-567-0 8010-120 blue terminal 1
Sense HI of CS-1629-8 Red CA-567-2 8010-120 yellow terminal 3
Figure 6. Connections for two-terminal device test (remote sense)
S LO
G
G
G
G
S HI
2-Terminal DUT
Plug
8010-317 insulator plug
(insert into 3-pin socket)
HI
HIGH CURRENT TEST SOCKET KIT
8011
RATINGS:
40V MAX.
15A DC MAX.
50A PULSE MAX.
From
Model 2651A
CA-567-0
(black)
CA-560-0
(black)
CA-560-2
(red)
CS-1629-8
CA-552-1
(supplied with
Model 2651A)
CA-557-1
(supplied with
Model 2651A)
CA-567-2
(red)
From
Model 2651A
8010-120 TO-247
Device Test Board

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Three-terminal DUT using a Model 2651A and a single or dual channel
SourceMeter instrument
NOTE
If you are using a Model 2600A, do not set the output above 40 V. The Model 8011 is rated to 40 V.
You can use the Model 8011 with the 8010-120 board to test a three-terminal device using a Model 2651A High
Power System SourceMeter®Instrument and another SourceMeter instrument. This use-case is appropriate for the
following SourceMeter instruments:
•Model 2601A Single-Channel System SourceMeter Instrument
•Model 2611A Single-Channel System SourceMeter Instrument (200 V)
•Model 2602A Dual-Channel System SourceMeter Instrument
•Model 2612A Dual-Channel System SourceMeter Instrument (200 V)
Tools and equipment needed
•Small flat-head screwdriver
•Cable created using the 2600-KIT screw terminal connector kits (included with the Model 8011); the cable must
use wire that can support 3 A and 200 V
Instructions
1. Remove power from the SourceMeter instruments.
2. Make connections as shown in Table 3 and Figure 7.
3. Install the three-terminal DUT into the socket on the 8010-120 board.
4. Return power to the SourceMeter instruments.
5. On both SourceMeter Instruments:
a. Press the CONFIG key.
b. Press the SRC or MEAS key (the sense mode can be set from either the V-SOURCE or the V-MEAS
menu).
c. If you pressed the SRC key, select V-SOURCE > SENSE-MODE.
d. If you pressed the MEAS key, select V-MEAS > SENSE-MODE.
e. Select 4-WIRE to enable remote sense.
6. Test the device.