Keysight Technologies B1505A User manual

Keysight Technologies B1505A
Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer
Configuration and
Connection Guide

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In This Document
This document provides the following information about Keysight B1505A Power Device
Analyzer/Curve Tracer.
1. Configuration Guide
Describes how to configure the B1505A.
2. N1259A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1259A Test Fixture, and a device under test
(DUT).
3. N1265A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1265A Test Fixture, and a device under test
(DUT).
4. N1272A and N1273A Connection Guide
Describes how to connect the B1505A, the N1273A Capacitance Test Fixture, and a device
under test (DUT).
5. Connection Guide for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture
Describes how to connect the B1505A, accessories, and a DUT interface such as wafer prober
and your own test fixture.
6. Accessory Dimensions
Describes dimensions and weight of accessories.
7. Connection and Ordering Examples
Describes prober connection and ordering examples.

Contents
Keysight B1505A Configuration and Connection Guide
1. Configuration Guide
Measurement Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Module type and locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
N1266A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
N1266A Compatibility with Fixture and Module Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
N1267A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit / High Current Source Monitor Unit
Fast Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
N1268A Ultra High Voltage Expander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
N1271A Thermal Test Enclosure and Related Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Measurement Capability on Thermal Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Information of inTEST Thermal Plate and Thermostream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Pre-configured Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer (B1505A with
Modules/Fixture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-40
Accessories for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-57
Retrofit Products for B1505A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61
Conversion Kit from B1500A to B1505A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-64
Upgrade Kit for N1259AU Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-65
Upgrade Kit for N1265AU Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-69
Note for 4142B Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-74
2. N1259A Connection Guide
Input Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
To Use Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
N1259A-010 Inline Package Socket module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
N1259A-011 Universal Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
N1259A-012 Blank PTFE Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
N1259A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

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N1259A-014 Gate Charge Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
3. N1265A Connection Guide
Input Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Inline Package Socket module (N1265A-010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Universal Socket Module (N1265A-011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module (N1265A-013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Gate Charge Socket Module (N1265A-014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Blank Silicon Plate (N1265A-002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Universal R-Box (N1265A-035) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Protection Adapter (N1265A-040). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Container (N1265A-045) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Prober System Cable (N1254A-524) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
4. N1272A and N1273A Connection Guide
Input Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
N1272A Device Capacitance Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
To Connect DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
3-pin Inline Package Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
N1273A-011 Universal Socket Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
N1273A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter Socket Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Accessories for Connecting a DUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
5. Connection Guide for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture
Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
To Connect High Voltage R-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
To Use Universal R-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
To Connect HCSMU Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
To Connect Dual HCSMU Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
To Connect 16493S-020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
To Connect 16493S-021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
To Connect Protection Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
To Connect High Voltage Bias Tee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

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Keysight B1505A Configuration and Connection Guide
To Connect Module Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
To Connect HVSMU/HCSMU Fast Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
To Connect HVSMU Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
To Connect Ultra High Current Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Connecting System Cable to N1265A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
To Connect Ultra High Voltage Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
To Connect Device Capacitance Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
To Connect Gate Charge Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
To Connect N1274A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
To Connect N1275A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
To Install an Interlock Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48
To Connect Interlock Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
About Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
To Make Connection to Reduce Leakage Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
To Make Connection to Measure Low Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
To Connect UHVU/HVSMU/HVMCU Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53
6. Accessory Dimensions
7. Connection and Ordering Examples
Package Device Measurement Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
3kV, 20A Configuration (B1505AP-H20 equivalent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
3kV, 20A with Capacitance Measurement Configuration (B1505AP-H21
equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
3 kV, 500 A or 1500 A Configuration (B1505AP-H50 or B1505AP-H70 equivalent). . .7-8
3 kV, 500 A or 1500 A with Capacitance Measurement Configuration
(B1505AP-H51 or B1505AP-H71 equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
10 kV, 500 A or 1500 A Configuration (B1505AP-U50 or B1505AP-U70
equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
3 kV, 20A, High Voltage Medium Current Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
3 kV, 40 A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Add High Resolution Measurement Capability (10 fA resolution with MPSMU
or HPSMU) to 3 kV, 500A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
10 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Configuration Examples for Lateral Device Measurement with Wafer Prober . . . . . . . . .7-25
3 kV, 20 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26

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3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . 7-33
3 kV, 40 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
3 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
3 kV, 500 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
3 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Measurement for On-Wafer
Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
10 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Lateral Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Configuration Examples for Vertical Device Measurement with Wafer Prober. . . . . . . . 7-46
3 kV, 20 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Add High Resolution Measurement (10 fA resolution with MPSMU or HPSMU)
Capability to 3 kV, 20 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . 7-54
3 kV, 40 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
3 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
3 kV, 500 A, Capacitance Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
3 kV, 500 A, High Voltage Medium Current Measurement for On-Wafer
Vertical Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
10 kV, 500 A Measurement for On-Wafer Vertical Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
GaN Current Collapse / Dynamic On-Resistance Measurement System
using the N1267A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Non-Kelvin Connection with the N1259A Test Fixture for Package Device . . . . . . . . 7-66
Kelvin Connection with the N1259A Test Fixture for Package Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
Non-Kelvin Connection with Prober for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Kelvin Connection with Prober for On-Wafer Lateral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Upgrading from existing B1505A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Example of how to upgrade existing B1505A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76

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Configuration Guide
Keysight B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer can meet the requirements of
modern power devices evaluations. You can configure a B1505A system from a wide
variety of measurement resources that best meets your needs today and also permits
expansion in future. Please specify the B1505A’s module configuration and accessories
you desire properly.
This chapter is a guide for configuring your B1505A system, and consists of the following
sections.
•"Measurement Resources"
•"B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories"
•"B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options"
•"N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device"
•"N1265A Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture"
•"N1266A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit Current Expander"
•"N1267A High Voltage Source Monitor Unit / High Current Source Monitor Unit Fast
Switch"
•"N1268A Ultra High Voltage Expander"
•"N1271A Thermal Test Enclosure and Related Accessories"
•"Pre-configured Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer (B1505A with
Modules/Fixture)"
•"Accessories for Wafer Prober and Your Own Test Fixture"
•"Other Accessories"
•"Retrofit Products for B1505A"
•"Conversion Kit from B1500A to B1505A"
•"Upgrade Kit for N1259AU Test Fixture"
•"Upgrade Kit for N1265AU Test Fixture"
•"Note for 4142B Users"

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Measurement Resources
Measurement Resources
Keysight B1505A can be equipped with the following measurement resources.
• “HPSMU - High Power SMU”
• “HCSMU - High Current SMU”
• “HVSMU - High Voltage SMU”
• “MPSMU - Medium Power SMU”
• “MCSMU - Medium Current SMU”
• “UHCU - Ultra High Current Unit”
• “HVMCU - High Voltage Medium Current Unit”
• “UHVU - Ultra High Voltage Unit”
• “MFCMU - Multi Frequency CMU”
Figure 1-1 B1505A Measurement Resources

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Measurement Resources
Table 1-1 B1505A Measurement Resource Selection Guide
Measurement Resource Required Module/Expander Main Specification
High Power SMU B1510A HPSMU • Up to 200 V, 1A force
• 10 fA current resolution
Medium Power SMU B1511B MPSMU • Up to 100 V, 100 mA force
• 10 fA current resolution
High Current SMU B1512A HCSMU • 20 A/20 V (Pulsed); 1A/40 V (DC)
High Voltage SMU B1513C HVSMU • 1500 V/8 mA;3000 V/4 mA (Pulsed &
DC)
Medium Current SMU B1514A MCSMU • 1 A/30 V (Pulsed); 100 mA/30 V (DC)
Ultra High Current Unit N1265A Ultra High Current
Expander/Fixture and two units
of B1514A MCSMU/B1512A
HCSMU
• 1500 A/60 V (Pulsed), 22.5 kW peak
power
• 500 A/60 V (Pulsed), 7.5 kW peak power
High Voltage Medium
Current Unit N1266A HVSMU Current Expander, B1513C HVSMU
and two units of B1514A
MCSMU/B1512A HCSMU
• 1500 V / 2.5 A (Pulsed), 2200 V/ 1.1 A
(Pulsed)
Ultra High Voltage Unit N1268A Ultra High Voltage
Expander and two units of
B1514A MCSMU or a
combination of a B1512A
HCSMU and a B1514A
MCSMU
• 10 kV/20 mA (Pulsed);10 kV/10 mA
(DC)
Multi Frequency CMU B1520A MFCMU • 1 kHz to 5 MHz
•0to±25 V using internal DC bias
•0to±3000 V using HVSMU and High
Voltage Bias-Tee

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Configuration Guide
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
The B1505A is furnished with the accessories listed in the following tables. Table 1-2 lists
the accessories for the B1505A mainframe. And Table 1-3 lists the measurement cables
available for and furnished with the plug-in modules. Number of the furnished cables
depends on the number of modules installed in the mainframe.
Table 1-2 Furnished Accessories
Description Qty. Description Qty.
16493J Interlock
cable1
1. Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is specified by B1505A cable length option (B1505A-015 or -030).
1 16493L GNDU
cable11
16444A-001 USB
keyboard 1 16444A-002 USB mouse 1
16444A-003 Stylus
pen 1
Description Qty. Note
Manual CD 1 Electronic files of user manuals, literatures, and programming examples are
stored
Software CD 1 Desktop EasyEXPERT software CD-ROM
License sheet 1 License-to-use for Desktop EasyEXPERT Standard edition
Disk set 1 Disk set for Keysight 4155B/4155C/4156B/4156C firmware update
Label 1 The label is used to specify the SMU number. Only for the B1505A installed with
SMU.
Power cable 1

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B1505A Mainframe Furnished Accessories
Table 1-3 Measurement Cable Furnished with Modules
Description Quantity
16494A Triaxial cable, for MPSMU, HPSMU and
MCSMU 2 ea./ module
16493T HVSMU cable, for HVSMU 1 ea./
module
16493S HCSMU cable, for HCSMU 1 ea./
module
16493S-010 HCSMU Kelvin adapter, for HCSMU 1 ea./
module
N1300A CMU cable, for MFCMU 1 ea./
module

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Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
The B1505A can contain several combinations of modules; up to four dual-slot HPSMU
modules, up to ten MPSMU, up to two dual-slot HCSMU modules, up to five dual-slot
HVSMU, up to six MCSMU and one single-slot MFCMU.
• Select the modules to be installed in the B1505A mainframe
See Table 1-4 for the plug-in modules supported by the B1505A.
• Specify cable length, 1.5 m or 3 m
See Table 1-5 for the options available for the B1505A.
• Select power line frequency, paper manual, rack mount kit, service options, and so on
See Table 1-5 for the options available for the B1505A.
Table 1-4 Plug-in Modules Supported by B1505A
Module type Description Slots
occupied
Maximum number of
modules installed in
B1505A
HPSMU 1
1. Total number of installed HPSMU and HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
High Power Source/Monitor Unit module 2 4
MPSMU Medium Power Source/Monitor Unit
module 110
HCSMU 1, 2
2. Dual HCSMU (DHCSMU) configuration is available if two HCSMU modules are installed in one
mainframe and connected to the 16493S-020 Dual HCSMU Kelvin adapter or the 16493S-021 Dual
HCSMU adapter. This configuration expands the maximum current up to ± 40 A (pulse), ± 2 A (DC).
High Current Source/Monitor Unit
module 22
HVSMU3
3. For B1513C only. Multiple B1513A/B1513B HVSMU modules cannot be installed in one mainframe.
High Voltage Source/Monitor Unit
module 25
MCSMU Medium Current Source Monitor Unit
module 16
MFCMU Multi Frequency Capacitance
Measurement Unit module 11
GNDU 4
4. GNDU has been installed in the mainframe. You do not need to count for the number of slots occupied.
Ground Unit --

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B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Table 1-5 Mainframe Options
Description Model/
Option Note
Mainframe
Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer B1505A • See Table 1-3 on page 1-6 for furnished
accessories
Select modules (optional)
High Power Source/Monitor Unit module
(HPSMU), 200 V/1 A B1510A-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables (16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to four modules can be installed.
• The total number of installed HPSMU and
HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
Medium Power Source/Monitor Unit module
(MPSMU）, 100 V/100 mA B1511B-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables
(16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to ten modules can be installed.
High Current Source/Monitor Unit module
(HCSMU), 20 A at 20 V B1512A-FG • Furnished with one pair of high current cables (16493S) and Kelvin adapter
(16493S-010). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m
is specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to two modules can be installed.
• The total number of installed HPSMU and
HCSMU modules cannot exceed 4.
High Voltage Source/Monitor Unit module
(HVSMU), 3000 V at 4 mA B1513C-FG • Furnished with one HVSMU cable (16493T). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by option 015 or 030.
• Up to five modules can be installed.
Medium Current Source Monitor Unit
module (MCSMU), 1 A at 30 V B1514A-FG • Furnished with two triaxial cables (16494A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is
specified by 015 or 030.
• Up to six modules can be installed.
Multi Frequency Capacitance Measurement
Unit module (MFCMU) B1520A-FG • Furnished with one CMU cable (N1300A). Cable length 1.5 m or 3.0 m is specified by
option 015 or 030.
• Up to one modules can be installed.
Specify the cable length (mandatory)
1.5m cable 015 • Same cable length is applied to all
furnished cables.
3.0m cable 030

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Configuration Guide
B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Module type and locations
Module locations when the B1505A is shipped from the factory are shown in Table 1-6 on
page 1-10. This table shows the relative locations by the module types.
If HPSMUs are installed, the HPSMUs must be installed in the slots from the slot number
1. And if HPSMU and MPSMU and MFCMU are not installed and MCSMUs are installed,
the MCSMUs must be installed in the slot number 1. Then the same type of modules must
be installed in the contiguous slots.
For example, if the module configuration is one MFCMU, three MCSMUs, one HCSMU
and one HVSMU, the B1505A will be shipped with the MFCMU of the slot 1, the
MCSMUs of the slot 2 to 4, the HCSMU of the slot 5 to 6, the HVSMU of the slot 7 to 8,
and the blank panels of the slot 9 to 10.
Description Model/
Option Note
Specify the power line frequency (mandatory)
50Hz line frequency 050
60Hz line frequency 060
Select calibration options (optional)
ANSI Z540 compliant calibration A6J
Commercial calibration certificate with test
data UK6
Specify the language of the paper manuals if you need
Paper manual set, English ABA • Printed manuals are optional. Order this
option to get the paper manuals. It contains
B1505A user guide, quick start guide, and
self-paced training manual, EasyEXPERT
user guide and self-paced training manual,
and B1500 series programming guide.
Paper manual set, Japanese ABJ
Select rack mount kit (optional)
Rack mount kit 1CM

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B1505A Modules and Mainframe Options
Table 1-6 Module Installation Rule in the Factory
NOTE After module installation at Keysight Service Center, the B1505A will be returned with the
module configuration defined by the rule shown in the Table 1-6. If you want to change the
module locations, consult the service personnel before servicing.
Slot Number and Location SMU type and port number
10
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1
top
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
B1513A/B/C High Voltage SMU (HVSMU)
B1512A High Current SMU (HCSMU)
B1514A Medium Current SMU (MCSMU)
B1520A Multi Frequency CMU (MFCMU)
B1511A/B Medium Power SMU (MPSMU)
B1510A High Power SMU (HPSMU)
0 bottom GNDU/ADC (Always installed)

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Configuration Guide
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
The N1259A is a test fixture used for package device measurements. It supports up to 3 kV
and 40 A. The following table lists the accessories available for the N1259A test fixture.
Select the required accessories. If you add options later, please refer to "Upgrade Kit for
N1259AU Test Fixture" on page 1-65.
Table 1-7 N1259A Test Fixture options and accessories
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device • N1259A-001 is a mandatory option.
Please select options that meet your
needs.
N1259A-001 Test Fixture for Power Device • Mandatory option
• The N1259A-001 is furnished with
Kelvin socket module for inline package
device (N1259A-010), four black
connection wires (N1259A-509) and six
red connection wires (N1259A-508).
• The N1259A-001 has a built-in GNDU
protection adapter and a built-in HPSMU
protection adapter inside.

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N1259A Test Fixture for Power Device
Model/Option Description Additional Information
N1259A-010 Inline Package Socket Module (3 pin) • The N1259A-001 Test Fixture for Power
Device is furnished with a N1259A-010
socket module.
• The N1259A-010 cannot be used with the
N1265A Ultra High Current Expander /
Fixture.
• Max voltage and current are 3 kV and 40
A.
N1259A-011 Universal socket module for power device • Maximum voltage is 3 kV.
N1259A-012 Blank PTFE board
N1259A-013 Curve tracer test adapter socket module • The N1259A-013 is the same as the
N1265A-013 Curve Tracer Test Adapter
Socket Module.
• Maximum voltage and current is 3 kV and
500 A.