Connecting Measurement Devices - Agilent Technologies B1500A User Manual

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Connecting Measurement Devices

Connecting Measurement Devices
This section describes how to connect device under test (DUT) to the 16442B test
fixture (B1500A-A5F), and how to connect cables to the connector plate.
If you use a wafer prober, see wafer prober manuals.
Note that you must set the module output off when connecting or disconnecting
DUTs. If not, the DUTs may be damaged.
To set the module output off, press the
This section has the following descriptions:
• "Using Test Fixture"
• "Using Connector Plate"
Kelvin connection and non-Kelvin connection
To make the Kelvin connection, use both Force and Sense terminals. Connecting the
Force and Sense lines together at the terminal of the DUT (device under test)
minimizes the measurement error caused by the residual resistance of the
connection cables. The Kelvin connection is effective for the low resistance
measurement and the high current measurement.
If you want to simplify the cable connections, open the Sense terminals and use the
Force terminals only. This is the non-Kelvin connection. The Force terminals can be
used to force and measure dc voltage or current.
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