Tektronix Keithley 4210-MMPC-L User manual

Keithley Instruments
28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-833-9200
tek.com/keithley
Model 4210-MMPC-L
Multi-measurement Prober Cable Kit
PA-1080 Rev. B November 2023
*PPA-1080B*
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Overview
The Keithley Model 4210-MMPC-L multi-measurement prober cable kit provides a collection of matched
connection accessories. When properly installed, these accessories have the performance needed to allow
current-voltage (I-V), capacitance-voltage (C-V), and pulsed I-V parametric characterization measurements to be
made using a single prober cable setup. The components of this kit provide for a Lucas Signatone WaveLink
series prober and one of the following micropositioners: SP 100, SP 150, S 926, S 931, S 725, or CAP 946.
This document contains the following information about the installation and use of this cable kit:
▪Model 4200A-SCS instrument connections: Explains how to make connections from the 4200A-SCS to
the top hat.
▪Prober top hat to prober pin connections (basic setup): Explains how to make connections from the
prober top hat to the prober pins.
▪Usage scenarios: Provides the following specific prober cable setups:
▪I-V testing (2-pin and 4-pin)
▪C-V testing (2-pin and 4-pin)
▪Pulsed I-V measurements using the Keithley Model 4225-PMU, and the 4225-PMU with the 4225-RPM
Prober cable kit contents
The following figure shows the cables, adapters, and supplies that are included in the Model 4210-MMPC-L
multi-measurement cable kit.
Each kit supplies the components to make sense and force connections to one pin. Additional kits are
required to make additional connections.

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Figure 1: Model 4210-MMPC-L multi-measurement prober cable kit
The items shipped may vary from the items in the picture.
Item
Description
Keithley Instruments part
number
Qty
1
Prober cable assembly (with clamp);
length: 37.5 cm (14.75 in.)
CA-587
1
2
BNC to SMA adapter
CS-1247
3
3
Triaxial shorting plug
CS-1546
1
4
Triaxial to BNC adapter
CS-712
3
5
Dual triaxial to SMA adapter
CS-1658
1
6
Ground jumper cable assembly
Length: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
CA-535-7
1
7
Triaxial to triaxial cable
Length: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
CA-534-6
1
Not
shown
Black M3 X 12MM stainless steel
socket head cap screw
M3X12MMSSSOHCBLK
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Related documents
The following documents are available in the 4200A-SCS Learning Center and at tek.com/keithley:
▪The Model 4200A-SCS Prober and External Instrument Control (document number 4200A-913-01).
▪White Paper 3023: Labs’ Demands for Greater Measurement Flexibility Require Cabling Systems Capable
of Accommodating Multiple Measurement Types. This white paper explains the different cabling
requirements for I-V, C-V, and pulse I-V testing. It also describes an example single multi-measurement
cabling system.

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Model 4200A-SCS instrument connections
To prevent injury or death due to electric shock, remove all power from the 4200A-SCS and
shut down the Signatone prober before installing the prober cable kit.
Connect the 4200A-SCS instruments to the triaxial jacks on the Signatone WaveLink series top hat. Refer to the
following figure for an example.
Figure 2: Typical prober top hat triaxial connectors
Item
Description
1
Triaxial jack
2
Top hat

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I-V testing
For I-V testing, connect the triaxial cables of the 4200A-SCS source-measure units (SMUs) to the standard
triaxial jacks on the top hat of the prober. The following figure shows the prober connections for two SMUs.
The 4200A-SCS to prober portion of the following figure shows SMUs that do not use preamplifiers.
These SMUs use triaxial cables that are terminated with a miniature triaxial connector on one end and
a standard triaxial connector on the other end. These cables are supplied with the 4200A-SCS. If your
SMUs are equipped with preamplifiers, use the supplied cables that are terminated with standard
triaxial connectors on both ends. The cable diagrams after the following figure show both cables.
Figure 3: Model 4200A-SCS SMU connections to the prober top hat
Figure 4: SMU triaxial cable diagrams

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C-V testing
You need two prober cable kits to connect the subminiature version A (SMA) cables of the CVU to the triaxial
jacks on the top hat of the prober. The following figure shows how to make the connections. Use the torque
wrench supplied with the 4200A-SCS to tighten the SMA connections to 8 in. lb.
Figure 5: 4200A-SCS CVU prober connections
Item
Description
Part number
1
SMA cable (plug to plug), supplied with the CVU
Not applicable
2
SMA jack to BNC plug
CS-1247
3
BNC jack to triaxial plug
CS-712
4
Triaxial jacks
Not applicable

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Pulsed I-V testing
You can perform 2-pin pulsed I-V measurements using two prober cable kits and a Model 4225-PMU or
4220-PGU. The following figure shows the prober connections for a 4225-PMU or a 4220-PGU.
This setup requires two prober cable kits.
Figure 6: Model 4225-PMU or 4220-PGU prober connections
Item
Description
Part number
1
SMA cable (plug to plug), supplied with the PMU or PGU
Not applicable
2
SMA jack to BNC plug
CS-1247
3
BNC jack to triaxial plug
CS-712
4
Triaxial jacks
Not applicable

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Prober top hat to prober pin connections
The following figure shows the basic cable setup for the 2-pin I-V and 2-pin C-V testing scenarios described in this
document. The 4-pin I-V and 4-pin C-V testing scenarios require minor setup changes. Pulsed I-V setup, which is
more complex, is described in Usage scenarios (on page 9).
This setup requires two 4210-MMPC-L kits.
Figure 7: Basic 2-pin prober cable setup
Item
Description
Part number
Quantity
Notes
1
Prober cable assembly
CA-587
2
2
Ground jumper cable
assembly
CA-535-7
2
The jumpers connect the commons of the two cable
assemblies.
3
Triaxial connectors
Not applicable
4
Prober top hat triaxial connectors
4
Prober top hat
Not applicable
1

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Installation guidelines
The following figure shows the prober cable assemblies of two 4210-MMPC-L kits installed in a Signatone
WaveLink series prober. Each blue triaxial cable (CA-587) is secured to both a metal cable clamp and the
manipulator mounting bracket by one mounting screw. When properly installed, the clamp contacts the exposed
metal portion of the blue triaxial cable.
To attach the cable:
1. Remove the micropositioner from the top hat.
2. While ensuring that the exposed metal portion of the blue triaxial cable contacts the metal cable clamp, firmly
tighten the mounting screw to secure the cable assembly to the micropositioner mounting bracket.
Figure 8: Two prober cable kits installed in a Signatone WaveLink series prober
Item
Description
1
Ground jumpers
2
Mounting screws
3. Replace the micropositioner in the top hat.
4. Route the blue cables to avoid interference with the microscope and other manipulators. Consider the
possible movements of the manipulators and the movements of the camera or microscope.
5. Connect each cable assembly by plugging a black ground jumper into the ends of the assembly blocks, as
shown in the following figure. This jumper connects the commons of the two cable assemblies. It is good
practice to install the second jumper. It improves the connection and is a good place to store the extra jumper.

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Figure 9: Front view of the installed prober cable kit assemblies
Item
Description
Part number
1
Cable assemblies
Not applicable
2
Ground jumpers
CA-535-7
3
APT probe tips
Not applicable
6. Connect the cable wires of the cable assemblies (1) to the APT probe tips (3), as shown in the previous
figure.
7. When routing the wires, consider the possible movements of the manipulators or the camera.
8. For each pin, connect the two blue triaxial cable assemblies (CA-587) to the triaxial connectors on the inside
of the top hat panel.
Usage scenarios
The following usage scenarios provide information on how to set up 2-pin and 4-pin I-V tests, 2-pin and 4-pin C-V
tests, and pulsed I-V tests.

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I-V testing: 2-pin I-V setup
The setup for 2-pin I-V testing requires two prober cable kits.
To perform 2-pin I-V testing, connect two SMUs to the prober top hat and then use the setup shown in the
following figure as a guide to connect to the device under test (DUT). The following figure shows two typical
triaxial SMU connections to the outside of the top hat.
Figure 10: Test setup for 2-pin I-V testing
Item
Description
Part number
Qty.
Notes
1
Prober cable assembly
CA-587
2
2
Ground jumper cable assembly
CA-535-7
2
The jumpers connect the commons of the two cable
assemblies.
3
Triaxial connectors
N.A.
2
Prober top hat triaxial connectors.
4
Prober top hat
N.A.
1
5
Device under test
N.A.
1
Two terminal device under test (DUT).