Keysight Technologies B1507A, User Manual

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Keysight B1507A User’s Guide, Edition 1 1- 3
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Keysight B1507A Power Device Capacitance Analyzer provides a complete
solution for the evaluation of power device capacitance (such as input, output, and
reverse transfer capacitances). Intuitive GUI allows you to automatically measure
all capacitances under a wide range of operating voltages. In addition, it makes it
easy to switch back and forth between leakage tests (to verify the device is not
damaged) and capacitance measurements without having to do any recabling.
The B1507A can help identify
substandard devices under actual
circuit operating voltage biases (up
to 3 kV). This is an ideal
complement to conventional IV test
equipment (such as curve tracers)
that do not have either capacitance
or leakage testing capabilities.
The furnished software presents the
user with an intuitive user interface
that makes it easy to characterize
devices without going through any
formal training. Integrated switching
circuitry within the test fixture
supports fully-automated testing,
with the ability to automatically
make the correct connections for all
types of capacitance measurements.
This includes the insertion of DC
blocking capacitors and AC
blocking resistors as well as making
the connections necessary for
correct gate and drain/collector
leakage measurements.
Unique plug-in style device test fixture socket adapter helps to eliminate cable
connection and other human-related errors.
The B1507A contains the mainframe, the test fixture, the connection cables, and the
control software. For the furnished accessories, see Table 1-1.