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Tektronix KEITHLEY 4200A-SCS-PKB Quick Start Manual

Tektronix KEITHLEY 4200A-SCS-PKB Quick Start Manual

High resolution i-v & c-v parameter analyzer
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Model 4200A-SCS-PKB
High Resolution I-V & C-V Parameter Analyzer
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  • Page 1 Model 4200A-SCS-PKB High Resolution I-V & C-V Parameter Analyzer Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Safety precautions overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any or higher.
  • Page 3 Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under The WARNING heading in the user documentation explains hazards that might result test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on in personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 Power and environmental ratings For indoor use only. CAUTION 100 V ac to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz Power supply Carefully consider and configure the appropriate 1000 VA Maximum VA output‑off state, source levels, and compliance levels Maximum 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level Operating altitude before connecting the instrument to a device that can...
  • Page 5 Introduction The 4200A-SCS and embedded Clarius software provides • Clarius Manual: Provides comprehensive information clear, uncompromised measurement and analysis. The about projects, tests, data analyzation, data calculation, Clarius software is furnished with embedded measurement user libraries, and customizing Clarius. expertise and ready-to-use applications that enable you •...

  • Page 6: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    Unpack and inspect the instrument To unpack and inspect the instrument: 1. Inspect the box for damage. 2. Open the top of the box. 3. Remove the documentation, optional accessories and packaging insert. 4. Carefully lift the instrument out of the box. 5.
  • Page 7 Also, you should have received the following items: 8101-PIV component test fixture with sample devices 4200-RPC-2 remote preamplifier cable CAP-31 protective caps with triaxial connectors (two) CS-1247 SMA female-to-BNC male adapters (four) CS-701 BNC tee adapters (two) 4200-MTRX ultra-low noise SMU triaxial cables (two) Safety interlock cable 4200-PA remote preamplifier 4200-TRX ultra-low noise triaxial cables (two)

  • Page 8: Connect The Instrument

    Connect the instrument • Make sure any test fixture connected to the system protects the operator from contact with hazardous voltages, hot surfaces, and sharp objects. Use Important test system safety information shields, barriers, insulation, and safety interlocks to This system contains instruments that can produce accomplish this.

  • Page 9: Install The Instrument

    Wiring the interlock NOTE If you need voltages greater than ±40 V for testing, you To keep users safe, always read and follow all safety warnings must add an interlock switch to the fixture. This ensures provided with each of the instruments in your system. that hazardous voltages are not present when the exterior enclosure of the fixture is open.
  • Page 10 High-voltage test fixtures can be used with applications that WARNING are greater than ±40 V. The test fixture has a safety interlock switch connected to its lid. When the lid is closed, the The 4200A-SCS is provided with an interlock circuit interlock circuit is closed (asserted), and SMU ±200 V ranges that must be positively activated for the high-voltage are enabled.

  • Page 11: Test Connections

    Test connections To connect the interlock cable: 1. Connect one end of the supplied interlock cable to If you are testing discrete devices, you need a test fixture the rear panel of the 4200A-SCS. The location of the that is equipped with 3-lug triaxial connectors. The 8101-PIV rear-panel interlock connector is shown in the following test fixture that is included with the 4200A-SCS-PKB allows graphic.
  • Page 12 Connect a test fixture and DUT to the 4200A-SCS If you are using the supplied test fixture, connect the MOSFET and test fixture as shown in this diagram.
  • Page 13 Item Description Notes 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer 4200-TRX Ultra-Low Noise Preamplifier Triaxial-to-triaxial cable that connects 4200-PA to a test Triaxial Cables fixture 4200-MTRX Ultra-low noise SMU triaxial cable (mini-triaxial, connects 4201-SMU units to a test fixture) TG-439 nMOSFET (DUT) Plug into the test socket that is labeled DC ONLY 8101-PIV Component Test Fixture With sample devices 4200-PA Remote Preamplifier...
  • Page 14 Power on the 4200A-SCS WARNING The 4200A-SCS operates from a line voltage of 100 V to The power cord supplied with the Model 4200A-SCS 240 V at a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Make sure the contains a separate protective earth (safety ground) wire operating voltage in your area is compatible.
  • Page 15 To power on the 4200A-SCS: NOTE Make sure the power is off. The power switch, on the front panel in the lower right corner, is not lit when power When first starting a Clarius+ application, you must answer is off. “Yes”...
  • Page 16 Change powerline frequency To change powerline frequency: 1. Close Clarius. NOTE 2. Run KCon. 3. From the System Configuration list, select 4200A-SCS. The default powerline frequency is set to 60 Hz. If the setting 4. Change the Powerline Frequency as needed. is wrong, the 4200A-SCS cannot properly reject powerline measurement noise.
  • Page 18 Perform an I-V test on a MOSFET The first time Clarius opens, the project tree is displayed and the default project is loaded. The next graphic shows the tests in this project. To work with a test: Select vds-id (located under 4terminal-n-fet).
  • Page 19 To configure the test: Select Configure to open the pane shown here. This is where you define the test. The vds-id settings should be: • SMU3: Provide a voltage step function for four different gate voltages (2 V, 3 V, 4 V ,and 5 V). •...
  • Page 20 Run the vds-id test Clarius can run a single test or a sequence of tests. To run a single test, check the test and select it in the project tree. The test should be highlighted. When you select only that test will run. For example, in the following graphic, when you select , only the vds-id test will run.
  • Page 21 To run a sequence of tests, check the tests you want to run, then check and select the device, subsite, or project item that contains the tests. For example, in the following graphic, when you click , all the checked tests under 4terminal-n-fet run. I-V Test...
  • Page 22 View the vds-id test results To view vds-id test data, you can use the Analyze sheet, which is similar to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, and the graph. To view vds-id test results: Select Analyze. Select an icon next to View to choose the type of information you would like to see: •...
  • Page 23 Export data or graphs Test results are automatically saved in Clarius. You can also choose to save the data, graph, or both to an external file. To save your test data: Select Save Data. On the Save Test Data As dialog box, select one of the following buttons: •...
  • Page 24 Customize the graph The graph shown below was customized to include the Legend box and Title and to use different colors for the graph series. These options are available through the Graph Settings button. To customize a graph: Select Graph Settings. To include a Legend and Title, select those options from the Graph Settings menu.
  • Page 25 I-V Test...
  • Page 26 Make connections for the C-V test If you are using the supplied test fixture, connect the nMOSFET and test fixture as shown in this diagram.
  • Page 27 Item Description Notes 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer CA-447A cables SMA cable, male-to-male, 100 Ω, 1.5 m CS-1391 tee adapters SMA tee adapter (female-male-female) 8101-PIV Component Test Fixture 8101-309 (nMOSFET with S D B connected Plug into PULSE IV test socket together (DUT)) 4215-CVU C-V Test...
  • Page 28 Perform a C-V test on an nMOSFET In the Configure pane, on the next page, is where you define the test. In the test shown, the device is connected to the CVH1 and CVL1 terminals on the 4215-CVU. To perform a test: In the following graphic, note that the Gate is CVH1 and Bulk In the project tree, select cv-nmosfet.
  • Page 29 To define the test: Select Configure. The cv-nmosfet settings should be: • CVH1: Default setting, which is Voltage Linear Sweep, is swept from 5 V to −5 V in −0.2 V steps with a 1 MHz capacitance measurement made at each step. •...
  • Page 30 Run the cv-nmosfet test In the following example, only one test is run. To run the cv-nmosfet test: In the project tree, select cv-nmosfet to highlight it. On the toolbar, select When the test is running, Run shows two arrows circling the icon and Stop turns red: When the test is complete, Run and Stop return to normal:...
  • Page 31 View the cv-nmosfet test results To view cv-nmosfet test data, you can use the Analyze sheet, which is similar to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, or the graph. To view cv-nmosfet test results: Select Analyze. Select an icon next to View to choose the type of information you would like to see: •...
  • Page 32 Export data or graphs Test results are automatically saved in Clarius. You can also choose to save the data, graph, or both to an external file. To save your test data: Select Save Data. If you are saving a graph, select the Graph File Format. On the Save Test Data As dialog box, select one of the following buttons: •...
  • Page 33 To display the graph for the cv-nmosfet test, select Graph only. A sample graph is shown here. In this example, the C-V curve is measured between the gate and the source/drain/bulk. Notice that the COX, CFB, and VFB parameters are extracted and displayed on the screen.
  • Page 34 FAQs A configuration error has been detected and I cannot How should I clean and use the front-panel display? launch Clarius. What should I do? If you need to clean the front-panel LCD touchscreen display, This occurs when the physical configuration does not use a soft dry cloth.
  • Page 35 Next steps See the 4200A-SCS Learning Center , which is • Hardware manuals for setup and maintenance, preinstalled on your system. Within the Learning Center, you source-measure units (SMUs), capacitance-voltage will find instructional videos, PDFs, and HTML content. To units (CVUs), pulse-measure units (PMUs) and access the Learning Center, click Help in the Clarius menu, pulse-generator units (PGUs), and prober and external press F1 while using Clarius, or select the desktop icon.
  • Page 36 Contact information: 1-800-833-9200 For additional contacts, see https://www.tek.com/contact-us Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM. Copyright © 2021, Tektronix. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.