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Agilent Technologies 4286A User Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Agilent 4286A RF LCR meter User's Guide SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number pre x JP3KC and above, or whose rmware is version 2.0. For additional important information about serial numbers, read \Serial Number" in Appendix A of this manual.
  • Page 3 This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of the Agilent Technologies. Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd.
  • Page 4 Manual Printing History The manual printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates that are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) The manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.
  • Page 5 WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment. In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Note 4286A is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II according to IEC 61010-1 and POLLUTION DEGREE 1 according to IEC 61010-1 and IEC 60664-1.
  • Page 6 Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings , such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed. Warning Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.
  • Page 7 Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Oce. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual. Safety Symbols General de nitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Steps to turn on the power ......2. Setting up the 4286A ......
  • Page 9 Setting up Output Signal Pattern ..... . 4-16 4286A Measurement Time ......4-19 Electrical Speci cation of Handler Interface .
  • Page 10 Logging the Key Sequence into a Program (Option 1C2 Only) ..5-10 Resetting the 4286A ......5-11 A.
  • Page 11 Figures 1-1. 4286A Front Panel ......1-2. 4286A Rear Panel ......
  • Page 12 Tables 2-1. Contents ....... . . 2-2. Rack Mount Kits ......3-1.

  • Page 14: Brief Description Of The 4286A

    Brief Description of the 4286A Key speci cation assuring high accuracy impedance measurement in the RF region Measurement frequency: 1 MHz to 1 GHz Basic measurement accuracy: 1% Impedance measurement range: 200 m to 3 k High accuracy Q factor measurement(6%, @Q=100, 100 Mhz)

  • Page 15: Front And Rear Panels

    Measurement results and conditions as well as the 4286A settings are displayed on the CRT. I/O ports to connect to the connector box and a oppy disk drive to store data and 4286A settings are also provided on the front panel.

  • Page 16: Installation And Set Up Guide

    Table 2-1. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the 4286A does not pass the power-on selftests, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies oce. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of unusual stress, notify the carrier as well as the Agilent Technologies oce.
  • Page 17 Table 2-1. Contents Description Agilent Part Number RF LCR meter 4286A Mainframe Fixture Stand Right Angle Type Test Head with 1-m cable Documents User's Guide 04286-90001 Function Reference 04286-90002 Programming Manual 04291-90007 APC-3.5 to 7mm Adapter 1250-1746 Power Cable 8120-4753 (See Fig in Spec.)

  • Page 18: Rack Mounting

    Rack mounting information is provided with the rack mount kit. If the kit was not ordered with the 4286A as an option, it may be ordered through the nearest Agilent Technologies oce. The part numbers of the rack mount kit are shown in Table 2-2.
  • Page 19 Figure 2-1. Contents of Package Installation and Set Up Guide...

  • Page 20: Power Cable

    Power Cable In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument is equipped with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet, this cable grounds the instrument frame. The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination.
  • Page 21 Figure 2-2. Power Cable Supplied Installation and Set Up Guide...

  • Page 22: Power Requirements

    Connecting the Connector Box The 4286A consists of the mainframe, the test head, and the test xture stand. The test head has a connector box that connects to the mainframe. This connection is shown in Figure 2-3. While you connect the connector box to the mainframe, turn o the 4286A.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Connector Box To The Mainframe

    Figure 2-3. Connecting the Connector Box to the Mainframe 1. Engage the two type-N connectors (labeled S and R , respectively) and the center connector. 2. Turn the two type-N connectors to tighten the connection. Installation and Set Up Guide...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Test Head

    Connecting the Test Head When you connect or replace the test head, turn o the 4286A. Place the test xture stand on a level surface. At this time, make sure that the hexagonal hole on top of the stand is located in front of the two mounting posts as you look at the stand.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Apc-3.5 To 7Mm Adapter

    Further tighten the screws while holding the test head with your hand to completely secure the head in place. Place the xture stand with its bottom surface down. Connecting the APC-3.5 to 7mm Adapter 1. Check that the connector sleeve is fully extended. 2.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Keyboard (Option 1C2 Only)

    When Option 1C2 is installed, an HP-HIL keyboard can be connected to the HP-HIL connector on the rear panel of the 4286A. The HP-HIL keyboard provides an easier way to enter characters for the le names, display titles, and Instrument BASIC programs. It can also access the 4286A softkey functions by using keyboard function keys.

  • Page 28: Basic Measurement Procedures

    This chapter provides a quick start guide of the 4286A. New users can quickly become familiar with the 4286A by following these procedures. In this chapter, to help you learn how to use the 4286A, impedance of inductors are measured as examples.

  • Page 29: Measurement Outline

    Measurement Outline This chapter describes how to measure the impedance of a 100 nH inductor as an example. Measurement items and conditions are shown below. Parameter L s -Q Frequency 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 MHz OSC level 10 mA Basic Measurement Flow...

  • Page 30: Required Equipment

    Required Equipment To perform all the steps in this quick start, the following equipment is required: 4286A RF LCR meter Test Head Fixture Stand Calibration Kit Test Fixture 16191A Side Electrode SMD Test Fixture, or 16192A Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture, or...

  • Page 31: Power On

    1. Power ON Verify the connector box and the test head are correctly set up before turning ON the 4286A. If they have not been set up, see Chapter 2. Line Input Receptacle AC Power cable is connected to this receptacle.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The 4286A

    This section provides the set up procedures for L s -Q frequency characteristics measurements. To set up the 4286A, press the front panel keys as shown below. All keys necessary for this set up procedures are available on the MEASUREMENT Block.
  • Page 33 To delete the value you have entered, simply press if you have not Back Space pressed , or enter a new value if you have already pressed but not NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SEGMENT DONE . To start the segment condition setting all over again, rst press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SEGMENT QUIT and then...

  • Page 34: Calibration

    Calibration de nes the measurement accuracy for the contact surface of the APC-7 R the APC-3.5 to 7mm adapter which is connected to the test head. The calibration must be performed when the 4286A is turned ON. After the calibration, the 4286A can measure within its speci ed measurement accuracy.
  • Page 35 Figure 3-5. Figure 3-6. 6. Connect the 0 S termination to the APC-7 R connector as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. NNNNNNNNNNNNNN 7. Press OPEN . NNNNNNNNNNNNNN After an OPEN calibration sequence of about 20 seconds, the OPEN softkey label is underlined.
  • Page 36 Figure 3-8. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 10. Press SHORT . NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN After a SHORT calibration sequence of about 20 seconds, the SHORT softkey label is underlined. 11. Disconnect the 0 termination. 12. Turn only the APC-7 R connector nut of the 50 termination as shown in Figure 3-9. 13.
  • Page 37 21. Verify that \ CO+ " (when you have selected NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN FIXED ) or \ Co+ " (when you have selected NNNNNNNNNNNNNN USER ) is displayed on the left of the screen. The calibration data is erased when the 4286A is turned o . 3-10 Basic Measurement Procedures...
  • Page 38 Note Handling and Storage of the APC-7 R Connector: Keep connectors clean. Do not touch the mating plane surfaces. Do not set connectors contact-end down. Before storing, extend the sleeve or connector nut. Use end caps over the mating plane surfaces. Never store connectors loose in a box or a drawer.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Test Fixture

    4. Connecting the Test Fixture Selecting a Test Fixture Agilent Technologies provides the test xtures listed in Table 3-2 for di erent sizes of surface mounted device (SMD) measurements. These xtures provide high stability and repeatability measurements. Table 3-2. Test Fixture Speci cation...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Test Fixtures (16192A)

    Figure 3-13. Figure 3-14. 3. Set the mounting posts of the test station into the twin locating holes at the corner of the test xture. 4. Connect the connector on the underside of the test xture to the APC-7 R connector on the test head.

  • Page 41: Setting The Electrical Length Of The Test Fixture

    xture. Because the electrical length values for the Agilent Technologies test xtures are stored in the 4286A, you can set the electrical length parameter by selecting the xture model number.

  • Page 42: Fixture Compensation

    SHORT Compensation compensates for the residual impedance due to the test xture. When you use a shorting device supplied with the 4286A (with option 004) or xture (with option option 010), be sure to select the device of the same size as or at least closest to that of the DUT.
  • Page 43 Table 3-4. Dimension of Shorting Devices Dimension (mm) Agilent Part Number 16191-29001 16191-29002 16191-29003 16191-29004 How to perform SHORT compensation for the 16192A is shown below as an example. The procedures for the 16191A and 16193A are shown in Appendix C. The names of each part are listed above.

  • Page 44: Short Compensation Key Sequence

    4. Place the shorting device so that it contacts the 5. Adjust the two B stages and the two device holders electrode. to hold the shorting device. 6. Tighten the two B knobs to x the B stages and the 7.

  • Page 45: Performing Open Compensation

    1. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SHORT . FIXTURE COMPEN COMPEN MENU NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN After the SHORT compensation sequence is done, the SHORT softkey label is underlined. Performing OPEN Compensation OPEN Compensation corrects for stray admittance due to the test xture. How to perform an OPEN compensation sequence for the 16192A is described as an example.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Dut To The Test Fixture

    7. Connecting the DUT to the Test Fixture How to connect the DUT to the 16192A is shown in below as an example. The procedures for the 16191A and 16193A are shown in Appendix C. 1. Push the lever and place the DUT on the electrode. 2. Release the lever to hold the DUT. Caution Protect the instrument from ESD damage by wearing a grounding strap that provides a high resistance path to ground.

  • Page 47: Measuring The Dut

    8. Measuring the DUT After you place the DUT on the test xture, the measured result is displayed. 3-20 Basic Measurement Procedures...

  • Page 48: With Chip Handler

    Performing Calibration with Working Standard Restoring Settings After Power Interruption Note When you use the 4286A together with a chip handler, be sure to set up the interface board before performing limit test or BIN sorting. See \Setting up Handler Interface Board" for details.

  • Page 49: Di Erentiation Of Duts Through Bin Sorting

    2. Set desired frequency points for BIN sorting. Select frequency points for BIN sorting from the segment of list table which is set by . (The 4286A has been initially set to Sweep Setup segment 1 of the frequency point for BIN sorting.)

  • Page 50: Setting Up Handler Interface

    When the BIN sort key is ON, measured data outside the limits are output and displayed as follows: On-screen Message Showing Corresponding BIN or BIN OUT (if outside preset limits) Beeper (ON/OFF selectable) GPIB Command :DATA? BIN Handler Interface Output 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 51: Go/No-Go Test With Limit Test Function

    DONE to complete the editing of this segment. 4. Segment 2 NNNNNNNNNNN Press ADD to edit the new segment. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Press STIMULUS VALUE . Enter Stimulus (10MHz). NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Press LOWER LIMIT . Enter lower limit value (12nH). 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Handler Interface

    Outputs overall results of comparison for limit test. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN MODE 1 Outputs results for each segment. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN MODE 2 See \Setting up Handler Interface Board" for details abount the mode. 4. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN RETURN . 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 53: Limit Test

    For example, if only one point is de ned in limit table, limit test is performed with the constant upper limit and lower limit for all measurements. 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 54: Contact Check

    RDC LIMIT ON off . Whether the measured resistance is within the limits will be displayed on the screen. Contact check results will be output and displayed as follows: On-screen FAIL Message Handler Interface GPIB Command 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 55: Setting Up Beeper

    OFF when you do not wish to sound the beeper regardless of test results. In other words, if either of BIN sorting or limit test failed, the beeper does not sound for any settings. 3. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN RETURN . 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 56: Display Updating On/Off

    Switching display updating OFF gains 3ms + 6ms/point. This updating function can be switched ON and OFF at any time. Follow the procedure below. 1. Press Display 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN MEAS DISP ON off to switch the updating function ON and OFF. 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 57: Setup Linking 4286A And Chip Handler

    NNNNNNNNNNNNNN DONE . Before turning on the 4286A, insert the disk containing the \ AUTOREC " le into the built-in disk drive. Each time you turn on 4286A, it recalls settings in the le to operate exclusively for the handler from the moment of startup.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Handler Interface Board

    A pull-up resistor must be mounted to the handler for comparator signals. Setting up Handler Interface Set up the handler interface signal pattern that suits the 4286A operation mode. Set it up on the 4286A. The following step is required when the power supplies for I/O or COMMON setting should be modi ed.

  • Page 59: Selecting Settings

    If you select COM1 for COMMON and use internal power source output, comparator signals will not be opto-isolated. If you select COM2 for COMMON and choose to use internal power source output, comparator signals will not be opto-isolated. 4-12 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 60: Changing Settings

    Also, check the default settings in \Checking Default Settings". If you need to change the default setting, follow the steps below. Removing the Top Cover 1. Turn OFF the 4286A, disconnect the power cable, and wait for a few minutes to allow capacitors in the 4286A to discharge. Warning The 4286A internal circuits carry high voltage during operation and immediately after it has been turned OFF.

  • Page 61: Using Internal Power Source

    Check the following to make sure that other setting are correct. SW2(4) set to ON COM2 is connected to the 4286A COMMON. A 5V COMMON is available from COM2. Note that the control output signal is not opto-isolated. SW2(5) set to ON COM1 is connected to the 4286A COMMON.

  • Page 62: Mounting A Pull-Up Resistor

    2 : 5 where Pull-up Resistance [k ] Pull-up Voltage [V] Typical pull-up resistance is given below. Table 4-8. Typical Pull-up Resistance for DC Isolated Input Signal Pull-up Voltage [V] Pull-up Resistance [k ] 1.78 3.16 4.22 4286A with Chip Handler 4-15...

  • Page 63: Setting Up Output Signal Pattern

    Setting up Output Signal Pattern Set up the signal pattern for the handler interface. Settings vary depending on the 4286A operation mode. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Mode 1( MODE 1 ) BIN sorting is performed on one of the segments de ned in the frequency list table. DUTs are classi ed into 9 BINs maximum based on the results for the speci ed segment.
  • Page 64 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN , and then LIMIT TEST MENU . Test Setup 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN LIMIT TEST on OFF to toggle it ON off . 3. De ne a limit table. See \Editing Limit Table" for details. 4286A with Chip Handler 4-17...
  • Page 65 HANDLER IF . Test Setup 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNN MODE 1 . Press OFF when you do not wish to send signals to the handler interface. 3. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN RETURN to con rm the entry of settings. 4-18 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 66: 4286A Measurement Time

    We assume that the measured value display, comparator, and handler signal output are respectively OFF, ON, and ON. Calculating the time for each operation from the above, we obtain the following: Contact check 15ms 4286A with Chip Handler 4-19...
  • Page 67 Analog 30ms ( = 15ms measurement Comparator 7ms ( = 6ms + 1ms ) Handler signal output Total time from assertion of external trigger to output of handler signal amounts to 53 ms. 4-20 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 68: Electrical Speci Cation Of Handler Interface

    Electrical Speci cation of Handler Interface The handler interface sends results of comparison from the 4286A to the handler interface and allows timing control signals for measurements and handler operation to be exchanged between the 4286A and handler interface. Using these signals you can con gure a highly ecient chip handling system.

  • Page 69: Signal Output Mode

    /INDEX(analog measurement end signal) /EOM(measurement cycle end or comparator data enable signal) Control Input Signals /EXT TRIG(external trigger) /KEY LOCK(key lock signal) Note \/" before some signal names means those signals are negative logic (low-asserted) signals. 4-22 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 70: Pin Assignment And Signal De Nitions (Mode 1)

    The relationship between the primary/secondary parameter values and signals /BIN1 to /BIN9, /OUT OF BINS, /AUX BIN, /PHI, /PHO, /SREJ is as follows: Figure 4-3. BIN Sorting Figure 4-4. Limit Test Signals are assigned to the connector pins as follows: 4286A with Chip Handler 4-23...

  • Page 71: Pin Assignment Of Handler Interface Connector (Mode 1)

    11 /AUX BIN 29 /ALARM 12 /EXT TRIG 30 /INDEX 13 /EXT TRIG 31 /EOM 14 EXT.DCV2 32 COM2 15 EXT.DCV2 33 COM2 16 +5V 34 COM1 17 +5V 35 COM1 18 +5V 36 COM1 4-24 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 72: Signal De Nition (Mode 1)

    /NO CONTACT is output. /OUT OF BINS or /AUX BIN is output for the segment currently under BIN sorting. Limit line test fails for segments other than the above. 4286A with Chip Handler 4-25...

  • Page 73: Timing Diagram (Mode 1)

    Contact check fail signal. Is output if the measured DC resistance is outside the preset limits for contact check. /KEY LOCK Input Key lock signal. All key operations on the 4286A front panel are disabled if this signal is received. N.C. Not used.

  • Page 74: Pin Assignment And Signal De Nitions (Mode 2)

    T3 represents the required for the minimum duration of time 4286A to function properly. Min. and Max. represents the time required respectively when the most simple and most complex measurement conditions are set. Note that when you specify excessively short time, /EXT TRIG may be ignored, causing the 4286A to malfunction.

  • Page 75: Bin Sorting

    Figure 4-6. BIN Sorting Figure 4-7. Limit Test 4-28 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 76: Handler Interface Connector Pin Assignment (Mode 2)

    28 N.C. 11 /FAIL 29 /ALARM 12 /EXT TRIG 30 /INDEX 13 /EXT TRIG 31 /EOM 14 EXT.DCV2 32 COM2 15 EXT.DCV2 33 COM2 16 +5V 34 COM1 17 +5V 35 COM1 18 +5V 36 COM1 4286A with Chip Handler 4-29...
  • Page 77 DBIN0 to DBIN3 is output as comparator signal. See Figure 4-6 for details. DBIN2 DBIN3 See Table 4-9. Same as with mode 1. (See Table 4-9.) This signal is output at the end of sweep measurement. 4-30 4286A with Chip Handler...
  • Page 78 Comparator signals are valid when /EOM is output at the end of measurement of the last sweep point. See Table 4-9. Same as with mode 1. (See Table 4-9.) 4286A with Chip Handler 4-31...

  • Page 79: Timing Diagram (Mode 2: On Sweep Mode)

    Settling time includes switching time of correction data. See Function Reference for detailed description of measurement time. Comparison and output require about 1ms+0.1ms/point, display about 3ms+6ms/point. See Figure 4-5 for description of T1, T2, and T3. 4-32 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 80: Electrical Characteristics Of Signals

    Rated Voltage Output Max. Current COMMON HIGH Comparator Output Signal 0.5V 5V to 24V COM1 Control Output Signal 0.5V 5V to 15V COM2 Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11 show the circuit con guration of comparator and control output signals, respectively. 4286A with Chip Handler 4-33...

  • Page 81: Circuit Con Guration Of Comparator Output Signals

    Figure 4-10. Circuit Con guration of Comparator Output Signals 4-34 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 82: Dc Isolated Input Signals

    DC isolated input signals can be divided into /EXT TRIG and /KEY LOCK. /EXT TRIG /EXT TRIG (pins 12 and 13) is input to the cathode of photocoupler LED. The 4286A is triggered at the falling edge or rising edge of pulse, which can be selected through 4286A's softkey setting.

  • Page 83: Circuit Con Guration Of Handler Interface Input Signals

    Figure 4-12. Circuit Con guration of Handler Interface Input Signals Note When you use the internal power source, use COM2 as COMMON. To do this, set SW2(4) to ON position to connect the 4286A COMMON to COM2. 4-36 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 84: Handler Interface Board Switches

    Figure 4-13. Handler Interface Board Switches Top Cover Attachment Procedure 1. Put the top cover and slide it toward the front. 2. Tighten the top cover rear screw. 3. Attach the two rear feet behind the top cover. 4286A with Chip Handler 4-37...
  • Page 85 Warning Do not connect the power cable to the meter during the top cover is removed. 4-38 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 86: Performing Calibration With Working Standard (Only With Option 004)

    Performing Calibration with Working Standard (only with option 004) Note This procedure is necessary when you use 4286A with option 004. Measuring the Working Standard Value Measure the working standard to obtain L S required for LOAD compensation. Specify 51 for resistor.

  • Page 87: Typical Values Of Working Standard (With Option 004)

    Table 4-15. Typical Values of Working Standard (with option 004) Size 5182-0433 0.5 mm 200 pH 5182-0434 0.8 mm 300 pH 5182-0435 1.25 mm 500 pH 5182-0436 1.6 mm 700 pH 4-40 4286A with Chip Handler...

  • Page 88: Restoring Settings After Power Interruption

    When you wish to use the exible disk drive, rst save your settings in the le named AUTOREC on a exible disk. Then, insert this disk in the disk drive and keep it inserted while the 4286A is running. When you wish to use the SRAM disk memory, save the AUTOREC le on the disk memory.

  • Page 90: Typical Functions

    This chapter describes the major features of and operation procedures associated with these functions. Functions available with the 4286A are listed below. If you nd a function that suits your task, become familiar with the description of that function and its key operation sequence in the associated section.

  • Page 91: Point Delay And Sweep Delay

    Point Delay and Sweep Delay Delay functions stabilize the measurements by delaying the measurement start for a speci ed time after the stimulus is set. Making a Point Delay Measurement 1. Press Delay Time 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN POINT DELAY TIME . 3.

  • Page 92: Averaging

    Averaging 4286A employs point averaging method, which allows data measured at the same frequency to be averaged. This function reduces non-repeatable variations contained in measured values. 1. Press Sweep Setup 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SEGMENT to select the desired segment for averaging.

  • Page 93: Osc Level Monitor

    OSC Level Monitor Level Monitor allows monitoring of voltage applied to or current owing through the DUT. 1. Press Monitor 2. Select the desired parameter you wish to monitor. Press NNNNNNNNNNN OFF when you do not wish to monitor the OSC level. NNNNNNNNNNNNNN Press AC-V to monitor the voltage.

  • Page 94: Entering Titles On The Screen

    4. Continue to enter all characters as described above. NNNNNNNNNNNNNN 5. When you nish, press DONE . Note You can enter characters on your keyboard when your 4286A is equipped with option 1C2. T ypical Functions...

  • Page 95: Saving And Recalling

    The save/recall functions allow you to save and recall a 4286A setting, measurement data, or display image. The 4286A has two kinds of mass storage, a built-in exible drive and a RAM disk memory. Each mass storage supports two kinds of format, LIF (Logical Interchange Format) and MS-DOS R .

  • Page 96: Saving A Display Image To An Hp-Gl File

    DONE . The 4286A saves an HP-GL le with an \ .HPG " extension for a DOS format, or a \ _G " sux for a LIF format. If you want to change the extension for a DOS format, press...
  • Page 97 6. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN INITIALIZE DISK: YES to initialize the RAM disk or the disk. T ypical Functions...

  • Page 98: Printing Or Plotting

    Printing or Plotting Printing or Plotting a Display Image 1. Connect a printer or a plotter to the 4286A with an GPIB cable. 2. Set the GPIB address as follows: Printer : 1 (verify that the printer is NOT set to \Listen Always").

  • Page 99: Logging The Key Sequence Into A Program (Option 1C2 Only)

    Logging the Key Sequence into a Program (Option 1C2 Only) When Option 1C2 is installed, the logging function allows you to log your key sequence into an instrument BASIC program. This function allows you to create a program without referring to the GPIB Command Reference .

  • Page 100: Resetting The 4286A

    Resetting the 4286A Press to reset all function parameters to the preset values. Preset See Function Reference for preset values. T ypical Functions 5-11...

  • Page 102: Manual Changes Introduction

    Manual Changes To adapt this manual to your 4286A, see Table A-1 and Table A-2, and make all the manual changes listed opposite your instrument's serial number and rmware version. Instruments manufactured after the printing of this manual may be di erent from those documented in this manual.

  • Page 103: Serial Number

    Serial Number Agilent Technologies uses a two-part, ten-character serial number that is stamped on the serial number plate (see Figure A-1) attached to the rear panel. The rst ve characters are the serial pre x and the last ve digits are the sux.

  • Page 104: Maintenance

    The performance veri cation procedure is described in the Service Manual . For the customer who does not have the test instruments required for performance veri cation or who wants to save time, Agilent Technologies provides calibration service. For detailed information, contact the nearest Agilent Technologies oce.

  • Page 105: Replacement Of Center Conductor Collet

    Nothing is displayed on the screen or only the softkey labels are displayed. If Option 1C2 is installed, the display allocation may set to all BASIC. Recalling a status le, but the calibration data isn't recalled ( COR is not displayed.) The di erent kind of test head may be connected.
  • Page 106 3. Keep the handle pulled back and insert 4. Release the handle and remove the old the tool into the connector until it comes collet and the tool. to rest lightly on the interior support bead. The low-loss capacitor has no extending connecter sleeve.

  • Page 107: Changing The Line Voltage Setting

    1. Place the collet on the center 2. Press the collet gently until it snaps conductor of the connector. into place. Changing the Line Voltage Setting Table B-1. Line Voltage Ranges AC Voltage Range Selector Voltage 90 V to 132 V 115 V 198 V to 264 V 230 V...
  • Page 108 3. Pull out the Line-Voltage Drum. 4. Insert the Line-Voltage Drum so that the required voltage is displayed at the front. Close the cover by pushing it until it clicks. Verify that the correct line voltage appears in the window of the power selector cover.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Fuse

    Agilent Part Number : 2110-0917 (UL/CSA type, semi time delay 6.3A 250V) If you need this fuse, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Oce. Note The same fuse can be used for both line voltage settings. You do not have to change the fuse when changing the line voltage.
  • Page 110 Push the fuse holder into the power Close the cover by pushing it until it selector. clicks. Maintenance...

  • Page 112: Fixture Compensation Procedures For The 16191A And 16193A

    Fixture Compensation Procedures for the 16191A and 16193A This appendix provides xture compensation procedures for the 16191A and 16193A. A xture compensation procedure for the 16192A is described in the \6. Fixture Compensation" in Chapter 3. 16191A SHORT Compensation The names of each part are listed above. 1.
  • Page 113 2. Loosen knob A 3. Adjust knob B to t the shorting device to the device scale. 4. Place the shorting device on the electrode and turn 5. Verify that the shorting device contacts the knob B for ne adjustment. electrodes securely.

  • Page 114: Short Compensation Key Sequence

    8. Verify that pressure arm presses the shorting device. SHORT Compensation Key Sequence 1. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SHORT . FIXTURE COMPEN COMPEN MENU 2. After the short compensation sequence is completed, the NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SHORT softkey label is underlined. OPEN Compensation 1.

  • Page 115: Open Compensation Key Sequence

    9. 1 Press the arm latch. 2 Turn down the pressure arm. OPEN Compensation Key Sequence 1. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNN OPEN . 2. After the open compensation sequence is completed, the NNNNNNNNNNNNNN OPEN softkey label is underlined. 3. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN DONE: COMPEN . 4.
  • Page 116 3. 1 Press the arm latch. 2 Turn down the pressure 4. Verify that pressure arm presses the DUT. arm. Fixture Compensation Procedures for the 16191A and 16193A...

  • Page 117: 16193A

    16193A SHORT Compensation The names of each part are listed above. 1. 1 Push the arm lifter. 2 Push the arm latch button. 3 Release the arm lifter while pushing the arm latch button so that the pressure arm is held. 2.

  • Page 118: Short Compensation Key Sequence

    4. Place the shorting device on the electrode. 5. 1 Loosen the knob. 2 Position the DUT holder so that the short bar contacts both electrodes. 3 Tighten the knob to x the DUT holder. 6. 1 Reposition the positioner so that the nose of the 7.

  • Page 119: Open Compensation Key Sequence

    1. 1 Push the arm lifter. 2 Push the arm latch 2. Remove the shorting device. button. 3 Release the arm lifter while pushing the arm latch button so that the pressure arm is held. OPEN Compensation Key Sequence 1. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNN OPEN .
  • Page 120 3. 1 Loosen the knob. 2 Position the DUT holder so Reposition the positioner so that the nose of the that the DUT contacts both electrodes. 3 Tighten the pressure arm is just above the DUT. 2 Tighten the knob. locking knob.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index program , 5-10 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN ADDRESS , 5-9 ASCII save , 5-7 AUTOREC , 5-6 manual changes, A-1 Averaging , 5-3 OSC level monitor , 5-4 cleaning , 2-7 plot delay , 5-2 display image , 5-9 delay function , 5-2 point delay , 5-2 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN POINT DELAY TIME , 5-2...

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