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Keysight 16440A
SMU/Pulse Generator
Selector
User’s Guide

Notices
© Keysight Technologies 1994-2014
No part of this manual may be reproduced in
any form or by any means (including elec-
tronic storage and retrieval or translation into
a foreign language) without prior agreement
and written consent from Keysight Technolo-
gies as governed by United States and inter-
national copyright laws.
Manual Part Number
16440-90000
Edition
Edition 1, February 1994
Edition 2, April 1995
Edition 3, August 1997
Edition 4, January 2000
Edition 5, November 2007
Edition 6, August 2014
Printed in Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies Japan K.K.
9-1, Takakura-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
192-8550 Japan
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to being changed, without notice, in
future editions. Further, to the maxi-
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nical data.

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. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
•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 EXPLOSIVE 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.
•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 Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for services and repair
to ensure that safety features are maintained.
•DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS
Warnings, such as example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
WARNING Dangerous Voltage, capable of causing 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 equipment will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual.
Hazardous voltage and potential for electrical shock. Do not touch terminals that have
this symbol when the equipment 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.
Grounded terminal which indicates the earth potential.
Direct current.
Alternating current.
On supply.
Off supply.
Standby supply. The equipment will be marked with this symbol is not completely
disconnected from AC mains when power switch is in the standby position.
IEC Measurement Category I
WARNING 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.
CAUTION The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
damage to or destruction of part or all of the equipment.
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Product Stewardship
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that separate collection for waste electric
and electronic equipment (WEEE) is required, as obligated by the EU DIRECTIVE and other
National legislation.
Please refer to http://keysight.com/go/takeback to understand your Trade in options with
Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions.

User's Guide

2 Keysight 16440A User’s Guide, Edition 6
User's Guide
Keysight 16440A SMU/Pulse Generator Selector (B1500A-A04) is one of the
accessories available for Keysight 4155/4156 Semiconductor Parameter Analyzers
and Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer. The selector is for
automatically switching the measurement resource that is connected to a DUT pin.
The measurement resource can be SMU, PGU, or SPGU.
This manual consists of the following sections.
•“Introduction”
•“Operation”
•“Installation”
•“Maintenance”
•“Specifications”
NOTE To Use the Selector
The 4155/4156 must be equipped with Keysight 41501 SMU/pulse generator
expander that contains two PGUs.
The B1500A needs Keysight 16445A selector adapter.
NOTE Inspecting the 16440A upon Receiving
When the 16440A selector (B1500A-A04) arrives at your site, make sure that
nothing is missing or damaged. Unpack the carton, then check the contents against
figure and table shown in “Introduction”.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies sales
office.

Keysight 16440A User’s Guide, Edition 6 3
User's Guide
Introduction
Introduction
The 16440A selector (B1500A-A04) contains the following accessories.
Description Keysight
Part Number Quantity
1SMU/Pulse Generator Selector 16440A
(B1500A-A04)
1
240 cm triaxial cable 04155-61605 2
31.5 m control cable (16440A-001) 04155-61612 1
3 m control cable (16440A-002) 04155-61611 1
40 cm control cable (16440A-003) 04155-61608 1
4plate
a
a. Three screws are furnished for each plate.
16440-60001 2
5angle
b
b. Furnished with 16440A-001/002. Two screws are also furnished for
each angle.
16440-60002 2
6User's Guide
c
c. This document. Furnished with 16440A-001/002.
16440-90005 1