Summary of Contents for Agilent Technologies 42841A
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If turning off the 42841A power with DUT connected, the 42841A internal circuit may be damaged. 2. Turn off all the power switches of the 42841A and the LCR meter when connecting or disconnecting any connection involving the 42841A and the LCR meter.
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When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Contact your local Agilent Technologies sales representative or authorized service company for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard for the operator.
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Agilent 42841A BIAS CURRENT SOURCE OPERATION MANUAL...
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Certification Warranty General Information Limitation Of Warranty No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies specically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
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The remedies provided herein are buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. Exclusive Remedies Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory. Assistance...
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Safety Summary WARNINGS The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Note Note Ground The Instrument DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere Keep Away From Live Circuits DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone...
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How to Use This Manual 4284A Operation Manual Appendix B Error Message And System Message Chapter 1 Installation Chapter 2 Product Overview Chapter 3 Operation Procedure and Examples Chapter 4 General Information Chapter 5 Performance Test Appendix A Manual Changes...
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Line Voltage and Fuse Selection Caution Line Voltage Selection Voltage Line Selector Voltage Fuse Selection Operating Fuse Fuse Voltage Rating/Type Part Number...
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Remote Control 4284A Operation Manual, Appendix B, Error Message And System Message Remote Control Capability 4284A Operation Manual, Section 7, Remote Control Section 8, Command Reference Turn the DC current bias on. BIAS:STATe ON(1) Turn the DC current bias o. BIAS:STATe OFF(0) Query the current DC current bias status.
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Sample Program Lcr=717 Initialize the 4284A. OUTPUT Lcr;"*RST;*CLS" OUTPUT Lcr;"CORR:LENG 1;METH SING" OUTPUT Lcr;"CORR:OPEN:STAT OFF" OUTPUT Lcr;"CORR:LOAD:STAT OFF" OUTPUT Lcr;"SPOT1:STAT OFF" OUTPUT Lcr;"SPOT2:STAT OFF" OUTPUT Lcr;"SPOT3:STAT OFF" OUTPUT Lcr;"FUNC:IMP LSRS;:APER LONG" OUTPUT Lcr;"INIT:CONT ON;:TRIG:SOUR BUS" Enable the DC bias. OUTPUT Lcr;"BIAS:STAT ON" Measure from 1A to 20A in 1A steps.
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General Information Introduction Serial Number...
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Specifications DC Bias Current Output Range Resolution Accuracy...
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Output Voltage Applicable Test Signal Interface Other Options Furnished Accessories...
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Test Fixtures Other Accessories Line Voltage Line Frequency Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Operating Altitude Dimensions Weight Supplemental Performance Characteristics 42841A Measurement Accuracy (used for 4284A) of reading...
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Bias Current Settling Time bias bias > bias bias Signal Voltage ALC Operation Area Measurement Error Calculation Example...
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The following general instructions should be used when repacking with commercially available materials: 1. Wrap the 42841A in heavy paper or plastic. When shipping to a Agilent Technologies sales oce or service center, attach a tag indicating the service required, return address, model number, and the full serial number.
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Performance Test Introduction Note Note Test Equipment...
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Equipment Requirement Recommended Model Performance Test Record Note Calculation Sheet Calibration Cycle...
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DC Bias Current Accuracy Test Current Range Accuracy Test Equipment Equipment Requirements Recommended Model Note...
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Procedure Note Note NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SYSTEM CONFIG 4 CATALOG SYSTEM MENU 5 SYSTEM CONFIG CONFIG NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN I BIAS...
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4 DC BIAS 5 4 DC BIAS 5 Bias Current Minimum Limit Maximum Limit Setting...
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Bias Current Minimum Limit Maximum Limit Setting Bias Current Minimum Limit Maximum Limit Setting...
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Resistor Box Calibration Test Equipment Equipment Requirement Recommended Model Qty Procedure...
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1A Range DC Bias Current Accuracy Test Calicuation Sheet Bias Current Multimeter Reading Test Result Setting (b=) 5A Range DC Bias Current Accuracy Test Bias Current Multimeter Reading Test Result Setting (b=)
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20A Range DC Bias Current Accuracy Test Bias Current Multimeter Reading Test Result Setting (b)=...
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Performance Test Record Bias Current Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Setting...
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Manual Changes Introduction Manual Changes yellow MANUAL CHANGES Serial Prex Make Manual Changes or Number...
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