Keysight / Agilent E5270B Parametric Measurement System Mainframe, 8-Slot

Keysight / Agilent E5270B Parametric Measurement Mainframe

The Agilent E5270B is an advanced 8-slot parametric measurement mainframe designed for complete user configurability, allowing the installation of up to eight single-slot modules (such as the E5281B MPSMU) or up to four dual-slot modules (such as the E5280B HPSMU), catering to diverse measurement requirements.

Precision Current-Voltage Characterization

Leveraging the best in class current measurement performance, with sensitivity as low as 1 nA, the Keysight E5270B provides an all-in-one solution for comprehensive current-voltage characterization across a wide array of materials and electronic devices. Its modular architecture facilitates easy configuration or upgrades, ensuring the system meets evolving experimental needs.

Included with the device is the EasyEXPERT group+ GUI-based characterization software, which streamlines all measurement tasks from setup through to detailed data analysis, delivering unparalleled reliability and efficiency for device evaluation, including semiconductors and passive components.

Key Features

• High-speed, dc parametric measurements
• Configurable with eight slots for various plug-in modules
• User-friendly interface for quick spot measurements via the front panel
• High-resolution, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) available across all installed modules
• Integrated high-speed ADC on each installed SMU
• 4-Amp Ground Unit integrated
• BNC trigger-in and trigger-out connectors
• 16 general-purpose digital I/O ports
• Ample program memory for diverse applications
• GPIB port for seamless instrument control
• Self-test, self-calibration, and diagnostic capabilities

Current-Voltage Measurement Capabilities

• Accurate measurement ranges from 0.1 fA to 1 A and 0.5 µV to 200 V
• Spot and sweep measurement capabilities included
• Pulse spot and sweep measurements with a minimum pulse width of 500 µs
• Compatible with ASU (atto-sense and switch unit) for enhanced measurement resolution

Supported Measurement Modes

• Spot
• Pulsed Spot
• Quasi-pulsed Spot
• Staircase Sweep
• Multi-Channel Sweep
• Pulsed Sweep
• Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias
• Linear Search
• Binary Search

Specifications

• Measurement range:
  • With E5280B: -200 V to 200 V, -1 A to 1 A (resolution: 2 µV, 10 fA)
  • With E5281A: -100 V to 100 V, -100 mA to 100 mA (resolution: 0.5 µV, 10 fA)
• Maximum Output Power: 80 W
• Maximum Common to Ground Voltage: ≤ 42 V
• Pulse Measurement:
  • Pulse width: 500 µs to 2 s
  • Pulse period: 5 ms to 5 s
  • Period ≥ Width + 2 ms (Width ≤ 100 ms)
  • Period ≥ Width + 10 ms (Width > 100 ms)
  • Pulse resolution: 100 µs
• Ground Unit: Furnished with E5270B mainframe
• Output Voltage: 0 V ± 100 mV
• Maximum Sink Current: 4 A
• Output Terminal/Connection: Triaxial connector, Kelvin (remote sensing)