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Agilent Technologies 85225F Network Card User Manual

1. Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 22 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration A EEA Spt HIF Tiida abba J Installation and User s Guide 55 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Instrument Control Interface Instrument control interface is provided by a General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB or LAN GPIB gateway GPIB addresses for programmable system components are listed in Table 12 Table 12 GPIB Addresses Component GPIB Address Agilent 34401A digital multimeter 9 Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer 10 Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer 19 Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter 24 Agilent E5810A LAN GPIB gateway 21 Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer 16 Agilent E5250A low leakage switch mainframe 22 Agilent E5260A 8 slot high speed parametric measurement mainframe 19 Agilent E5270B 8 slot precision parametric measurement mainframe 19 The 4156C default GPIB address 17 is sometimes used by other devices with a GPIB address at 16 for example an external display set to 17 to display the results generated by an instrument at address 16 Change the 4156C GPIB address to 19 using the procedure described in step 13 of To switch on power to the system on page 87 to ensure that IC CAP can recognize the 4156C 56 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling Sys
2. A complete system calibration consists of the following tests e Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer performance tests e Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer performance verification e Agilent E5260A 70B precision parametric measurement solution performance verification e Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter performance tests e Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer performance verification e Agilent E5250A low leakage switch mainframe performance tests See the individual instrument documentation for instructions on performing the required instrument verification tests Refer to the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer service guide for required performance tests The service guide part number E8364 90026 is available at www agilent com in PDF format t Refer to the chapter titled Performance Verification in the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer service guide included with the Agilent 4156C documentation Installation and User s Guide 117 A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy 118 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test 120 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test 121 If you encounter a problem 121 Performing the System Functional Verifica
3. Read Precautions for Performing Floating Ground Measurements on page 78 then follow these steps to connect the CIRCUIT COMMON to an external ground To connect an external ground to the circuit common Step 1 Remove the shorting bar connecting the CIRCUIT COMMON and CHASSIS GROUND terminals 2 Connect the external ground to the CIRCUIT COM M ON of the DC subsystem 78 Installation and User s Guide Installing the System 2 Precautions for Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge Never operate the system without taking precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge that could damage the system or the device under test CAUTION Even relatively small currents resulting from electrostatic discharge undetectable to the system operator can damage current sensitive devices and system components To take precautions against electrostatic discharge Step 1 Wear an antistatic wrist strap 2 Connect the wrist strap to chassis ground Installation and User s Guide 79 2 Installing the System To connect the bias networks Follow these steps to connect the bias networks to the system and the device under test to the bias networks Agilent 4156C Systems To connect the bias networks Step Action Notes 1 For Agilent 4156C systems refer to the following figure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I i I I I i I i Ta 41560 Ba4i6C beet 1 ARS TETIJ
4. 4 0 SP6a or Windows 2000 Professional SP3 Intel Pentium class 200 MHz CPU or higher Super VGA 800x600 15 inch monitor 1024x728 recommended 370 MB Itis recommended that you install IC CAP software on your local drive Recommended file systems are FAT32 and NTFS Novell file servers are not supported VFAT FAT systems are not recommended for full installations 128 megabytes additional RAM will improve software performance 300 megabytest Increased virtual memory may be required Windows 95 98 and ME are not supported t For NT 4 0 only to avoid potential memory problems ensure your virtual memory space is always greater than your RAM space Table 14 UNIX Workstation Requirements Parameter Requirement HP UNIX Workstation SunOS Workstation Operating system HP UX 11 i with the following patches SunOS 5 7 5 8 and 5 9 PHSS 24627 HP aC AA Runtime Solaris 7 0 8 0 9 0 Window manager RAM Swap space Hard disk Display Libraries aCC A 03 33 PHSS_ 25718 LIBCL HP VUE or CDE X Windows V X11R5 M otif V 1 1 1 2 Open Windows 3 0 or CDE 128 megabytes additional RAM will improve software performance 200 megabytes additional swap space will improve software performance 300 megabytes for minimum installation 500 megabytes for complete installation including online documentation and application examples High resolution color only Installation and User s Guide 59 1 60 Introducing the A
5. Agihent EF731A Filler Pawel 1 E1A Agilent IAIM Storage Drawer Optional Equipment Installation and User s Guide 49 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table 10 Front Panel System Connections Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector To Connector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 41501B FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HPSMU 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 41501B SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HPSMU 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU1 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU1 5 16493L Triaxial Triax BNC 41501B GNDU GN DU 11612V K21 Option 002 GNDU cable 6 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 1 RF IN 11612V K11 port cable 7 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 2 RF IN 11612V K21 port cable 8 16048D LCR meter BNC 4284A UNKNOWN Test fixture test cable or probe station 9 8120 1839 Coaxial cable BNC 35670A CH1 Test fixture or probe station 50 Installation and User s Guide 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 19 Front Panel Wiring Diagram 51 Installation and User s Guide 1 Table 11 Rear Panel System Connections Component Information Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Connection
6. Installing the System To connect the bias networks continued Step Action Notes 6 Connect the bias networks to the device under test b Connect one semi rigid cable to the RF DC The semi rigid cables part number is OUT connector of the port 1 bias network 85107 20004 Connect the other semi rigid cable to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 2 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 1 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 2 bias network Refer to Figure 4 Front Panel Wiring Diagram with Agilent E5260A or E5270B on page 27 86 Installation and User s Guide Installing the System 2 To switch on power to the system Proper system operation is dependent on the sequence in which the system components are switched on To switch on power to the system Step Notes 1 Ensure that the individual instruments are configured to match the available line power source 2 Ensure that all component line power switches are set to the OFF position 3 Connect the system to line power 4 Switch the rack cabinet Line switch from C to from standby to energized 5 Switch on the low leakage switch mainframe line power 6 Switch on the precision LCR meter line power 7 If present on the 4284A SYSTEM CONFIG page highlight the value in the GPIB ADDRESS field and press 24 gt
7. Specifications for the Agilent E5260A 8 slot high speed measurement mainframe and Agilent E5270B 8 slot precision parametric measurement mainframe are listed in its user s guide Chapter 2 Introduction Bias Network Characteristics Table 20 11612V Option K11 K21 Bias Network Characteristics on page 139 lists the operational characteristics of the bias networks For detailed information refer to Appendix F Understanding the Bias Networks starting on page 137 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide 2 Installing the System To prepare the installation site 64 Environmental Requirements 64 Electrical Requirements 64 To receive the system 65 To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet 66 To verify the shipment 68 To install the work surface 74 To ensure your safety while using the system 76 Precautions for Performing Floating Ground Measurements 78 Precautions for Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge 79 To connect the bias networks 80 To switch on powertothesystem 87 This completes the installation process To confirm the functionality of the system continue to Chapter 3 Verifying System Functionality Starting on page 91 89 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System on page 17 Use this chapter to learn how to first prepare the installation site and then receive unpack ins
8. accuracy enhancing 112 calibration 115 146 description 114 procedure 115 DC characterization using IC CAP 99 errors correcting 114 uncertainties correcting 115 reflection 143 transmission 144 model part numbers 69 mounting plates probe station 69 network analyzer calibration cycle 117 procedure 98 116 connections system 28 36 50 52 functional verification procedure manual 124 GPIB address 56 options setting IC CAP 97 overview 20 specification summary performance 142 noise requirements compliance with 9 0 Operating system requirements controller 59 output power maximum 142 P panels feedthrough 71 filler 72 parameter analyzer calibration cycle 117 functional verification procedure manual 121 GPIB address 56 parametric measurement solution calibration cycle 117 connections system 28 36 50 52 GPIB address 56 specifications 62 parts replaceable list of 69 ordering 106 power maximum output 142 precision parametric measurement solution GPIB address 56 procedures activating system line power 87 bias network connection 80 calibration measurement 115 floating ground measurement 78 functional verification dynamic signal analyzer 134 full system 95 LCR meter 130 network analyzer 124 parameter analyzer 121 installation 64 LAN GPIB interface configuration in IC CAP 89 removal and replacement component 105 safety precautions 76 shipment re
9. to the support rails b Slide the work surface onto the support rails Slide the work surface all the way back on the rails until it comes to rest against the front of the rack cabinet Use 1 2 inch long 10 32 screws to secure the work surface to the rails from the beneath Installation and User s Guide 75 2 Installing the System To ensure your safety while using the system This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards Bias current and voltage are supplied to the DUT from the DC subsystem This instrument can force dangerous voltages to the FORCE SENSE and GUARD connectors DC subsystem is connected to the device through the bias networks and test fixture or probe station Failure to comply with the following precautionary safety instructions prior to operating the system could result in serious injury or death With some installed options the Agilent 4156C or Agilent E5260A 70B used in this system can supply voltages up to 200 volts DC Depending on operating conditions hazardous voltages can be present at points in the system that could potentially come in contact with the system operator Before operating the system follow these steps to ensure your safety To ensure your safety while using the system Step Action Notes 1 Never operate the system without a safety earth ground 2 Never attempt to service the system 3 Open the DC subsystem int
10. CAP software e Test port cables e Agilent 8490D 10 dB fixed RF attenuator e BNC tee 2 e Agilent 11900A 2 4 mm male to male adapter e Agilent 11900B 2 4 mm female to female adapter e Agilent 11900C 2 4 mm female to male adapter e Agilent 85056A 2 4 mm precision calibration kit or e Agilent 85056D 2 4 mm economy calibration kit For requirements see The System Controller on page 59 t These components are supplied as part of the system For CV subsystem verification only Installation and User s Guide Verifying System Functionality Performing the System Functional Verification Test Complete the following steps to verify system functionality using the supplied Agilent 8490D 10 dB fixed RF attenuator as the device under test To perform the system functional verification test Step Action Notes 1 Switch on power to the a Complete the steps listed in To switchon Propersystem function is dependent system power to the system on page 87 upon the order in which the system components are switched on 2 Connect the device under a Referto the following figure test to the bias networks NETWORK ANALYZER Ta 41560 Ta 41560 b iBEE HRAS 164584 O07 HRSMU BESMI SERIE PORLE TRIAXIAL CABLES SESE FORCE FORGE SEMI AIGID GHEG SENSE FORCE SENSE MIARE D RF Fie 4 RF SADE Se eee aaa a a a a a a e a e e y in oT 7 zm 119000 11612 R11 113008 nagai Tiiz K2 11000A ADAPTER BIAS NETWORK ADAPTER RF BIAS NET
11. Caution refer to instrument documentation Laser radiation symbol marked on products that have a laser output Alternating current Both direct and alternating current Three phase alternating current Earth ground terminal Protective earth ground terminal Frame or chassis terminal Terminal is at earth potential Used for measurement and control circuits designed to be operated with one terminal at earth potential Terminal for neutral conductor on permanently installed equipment Terminal for line conductor on permanently installed equipment Installation and User s Guide Table A Safety Symbols continued Symbols Definition O O Standby supply Units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from AC mains when this switch is in the standby position To completely disconnect the unit from AC mains either disconnect the power cord or have a qualified licensed electrician install an external switch ON supply A switch with this symbol closes the instrument s power supply circuit connecting it to the mains supply OFF supply A switch with this symbol opens the instrument s power supply circuit disconnecting it from the mains supply Table B Instrument Markings Marking Definition A ce H CA 10149 ISM 1 A ICES NMB 001 The instruction documentation symbol appears when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction in the docume
12. E5260A or E5270B DOSS Ss 2 SS i 5 NSF of ll Er Installation and User s Guide 1 27 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table5 Rear Panel System Connections with Agilent 4156C Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector To Connector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU2 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU2 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 5 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE GN DU 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU3 6 10833D GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB E8364B 7 10833C GPIB cable GPIB E8364B GPIB GPIB Controller If the system does not include an Agilent 41501B SMU PGU expander use the Agilent 4156C HRSM U3 FORCE as the GND ground unit 28 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure5 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram with Agilent 4156C Installation and User s Guide 29 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table6 Rear Panel System Connections with Agilent E5260A or E5270B Component Info
13. Enter 15 Switch on the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer line power 16 On the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer from the M ain dialog select System gt Configure gt SICL GPIB In the SICL GPIB dialog GPIB group box select the Talker Listener radio button and select 16 in the Address scroll list 17 If present switch on the LAN GPIB gateway line power 18 Switch on the computer line power 19 Allow the system to warm up for one hour This sets the correct system GPIB address 19 for the 4156C This sets the correct system GPIB address 19 for the E5260A 70B This sets the correct system GPIB address 16 for the E8364B Refer to the LAN GPIB gateway documentation for instruction on installation and configuration Ifthe system is to be used with an autotransformer ensure that the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the power source Installation and User s Guide Installing the System 2 To configure the LAN GPIB gateway for functional verification If your system includes an Agilent E5810A LAN GPIB gateway follow these steps to configure the LAN GPIB gateway in order to verify the functionality of the performance modeling system This procedure explains how to configure IC CAP to use the default LAN GPIB gatew ay server IP address in order to verify the functionality of the performance modeling system After functional
14. Enter 8 If present on the 35670A front panel press Local GPIB gt ANALYZER ADDRESS gt 22 gt ENTER 9 If present switch on the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer line power 10 If present switch on the 41501B expander line power 11 Switch on the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer line power 12 On the 4156C press System gt MISCELLANEOUS move the pointer to the POWER LINE FREQUENCY field and press 50 Hz or 60 Hz For information regarding line power settings refer to the individual instrument manuals This sets the correct system GPIB address 24 for the 4284A This sets the correct system GPIB address 22 for the 35670A The expander must be switched on before the 4156C Ensure that the 41501B has already been switched on prior to activating the 4156C This ensures that the 4156C is configured to match the available line power frequency The value is set to 60 Hz at the factory Use the front panel arrow keys to move the cursor Installation and User s Guide 87 2 Installing the System To switch on power to the system 88 Step Notes 13 On the 4156C press System gt MISCELLANEOUS highlight the 4156C value in the GPIB ADDRESS field and press 19 gt Enter 14 On the E5260A 70B move the cursor to CONFIG press Enter move the cursor to ADDRESS press Enter Use the arrow keys to set the address to 19 and press
15. front panel medium power SMU FORCE and SENSE outputs on the E5260A 70B From the front of the system route the cable through the upper feedthrough panel From the rear of the system route the HPSMU cable through the port 2 hole in the lower feedthrough panel From the rear of the system route the MPSMU cable through the port 1 hole in the lower feedthrough panel The triaxial cable model number is 16494A Option 002 The high speed high power SMU is the Agilent E5290A The high speed medium power SM U is the Agilent E5291A The high power SMU is the Agilent E5280A The medium power SMU is the Agilent E5281A Refer to Figure 4 on page 27 84 Installation and User s Guide To connect the bias networks continued Step Action Installing the System 2 Notes 3 Connect the triaxial a cables from the E5260A 70B SM Us to the bias networks 4 Connect and route the a ground cable from E5260A 70B GNDU to the port 2 bias network 5 Connect the Agilent a E8364B test ports to the bias networks b Connect the triaxial cable from the E5260A 70B medium power SMU to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 1 bias network Connect the triaxial cable from the E5260A 70B high power SMU to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 2 bias network From the front of the system connect one end of the ground triaxial cable to the GNDU connector on the E5260A 70B front panel From the fr
16. maintains a path to chassis ground through the support rails and the rack cabinet Follow these instructions to install the work surface Required Tools e Medium Pozidriv screwdriver e Small flat blade screwdriver To install the work surface Step Action Notes 1 Preparetoinstallthework a surface b 2 Attach thesupportrailsto a the rack cabinet Fully extend the four lock feet at the bottom of the rack cabinet Unpack the work surface and the work Surface support rails Lay the rails down so that the ends with the single pemmed hole are facing the front the ends with the keyhole shaped cutout are facing the rear and the rails are facing inward toward each other Pass the large end of the keyhole shaped cutout in each rail over the shoulder screw already mounted inside the rack Slide the rails to the rear of the rack Use one 1 2inch long 10 32 Pozidriv screw one split lock washer and one flat washer to secure each rail Before tightening the screws ensure that the rails are level Tighten the screws The lock feet prevent the cabinet from moving on the casters These are the positions of the support rails when installed in the rack You may need to hold the rails in place as you tightened the screws 74 Installation and User s Guide To install the work surface continued Step Action Notes Installing the System 2 3 Attach the work surface
17. monitor units The Agilent E5290A plug in high speed high power source monitor unit provides up to 200 volts of potential and 1 amp of current to the device under test The Agilent E5291A plug in high speed medium power source monitor unit provides up to 100 volts of potential and 200 milliamps of current to the device under test Due to the minimum operating frequency of the bias networks the performance modeling system low end frequency range is 45 M Hz Installation and User s Guide CAUTION Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Agilent E5270B 8 Slot Precision Parametric Measurement Mainframe The Agilent E5270B provides DC force supply and sense measure capability from its plug in source monitor units The Agilent E5280A plug in high power source monitor unit provides up to 200 volts of potential and 1 amp of current to the device under test The Agilent E5281A plug in medium power source monitor unit provides up to 100 volts of potential and 200 milliamps of current to the device under test Exposing the bias networks to currents greater than 500 milliamps or voltages greater than 40 volts will result in severe damage Do not exceed these values while using the bias networks Remove the bias networks from the circuit if greater voltages or currents are required 1 The Bias Networks The Agilent 11612V Option K11 and K21 bias networks combine the DC and RF signals and apply them simulta
18. outside Bangkok tel 662 661 3999 within Bangkok fax 1 661 3714 Hong Kong tel 800 930 871 fax 852 2506 9233 Malaysia tel 1 800 828 848 fax 1 800 801 Philippines PLDT Subscriber Only tel 1 800 16510170 fax 1 800 16510288 United States tel 1 800 829 4444 107 4 Servicing the System To package the system for transport Follow these instruction to package the system in a shipping crate To package the system for transport Step Note 1 Place the packaging base in an unobstructed work area 2 Remove the lag bolt from one side of the retaining piece 3 Swing unbolted end of retaining piece outward 4 Attach loading ramp 5 Roll rack cabinet up ramp face first until it is fully seated on base 6 Remove ramp 7 Swing retaining piece back to original position 8 Secure retaining piece with bolt 9 Secure rack cabinet to base using retaining brackets inserted in the slot located on each side of the packaging base 10 Secure retaining brackets with bolt and tighten 11 Place antistatic bag over rack cabinet 12 Place cardboard foam top cap on top of rack cabinet 13 Place folded ramp on top cap 14 Place crate side panel and crate front panel on to base the side panel with wooden cleat goes on the outside of the front panel 15 Connect both panels by hammering klimps approximately every two feet along the vertex 16 Place the lid in position and atta
19. power Europe Cable power US and Canada Precision semiconductor parameter analyzer 4156C Option 010 Delete all 4156C cables 4156C Option 020 Delete Windows controller for parameter analysis and characterization 4156C Option 200 1 5 meter interlock 4 coaxial 4 triaxial cables 4156C Option 230 3 0 meter interlock 4 coaxial 4 triaxial cables 4284A Precision LCR meter 4284A Option 001 4284A Option 006 4284A Option 909 4284A Option ABA 4284A Option AB 5063 9220 Add DC amplifier Add 2 meter 4 meter cable operation Rack mount kit English documentation J apanese documentation Rack mount kit with handles 2 ElA Installation and User s Guide Table 18 Replaceable Parts continued Part or Model Number 5063 9221 5063 9222 5063 9223 5063 9224 5063 9225 8120 1396 8120 1839 8120 1405 8120 1840 8120 2582 8120 5068 8490D Option 010 85043 20001 85043 20002 85043 80013 85056A 85056D 85106 60038 85107 20004 85133F 85225 90023 C2790AC E3661B E3661B Option AW3 E3661B Option AW5 E3663AC E3668B E4470AZ E4471AZ E5250A Installation and User s Guide Installing the System 2 Description Rack mount kit with handles 3 ElA Rack mount kit with handles 4 ElA Rack mount kit with handles 5 ElA Rack mount and handle kit 6 ElA Rack mount and handle kit 7 ElA Line power cord 220V Cable BNC 50 ohm 24 inch Line power cord 120V Cable BNC 48 inch Cable Cable Attenuator 2 4 mm coaxi
20. power frequency English localization J apanese localization Precision high power source monitor unit Precision medium power source monitor unit High resolution source monitor unit LAN GPIB gateway Rack mount kit I O libraries client software for M S Windows J apanese documentation Filler panel 1 EIA unit Filler panel 2 ElA unit Filler panel 3 ElA unit Filler panel 4 EIA unit Filler panel 5 ElA unit Filler panel 6 EIA unit Filler panel 7 ElA unit PNA Series vector network analyzer 10 MHz to 50 GHz Time domain analysis capability Configurable test set Receiver attenuators Installation and User s Guide Installing the System 2 Table 18 Replaceable Parts continued Part or Model Number Description E8364B Option 022 Extended memory E8364B Option 080 Frequency offset E8364B Option 081 Reference receiver switch E8364B Option 083 Frequency converter measurement application E8364B Option 1CP Rack mount kit with handles E8364B Option H08 Pulsed RF measurement capability E8364B Option H11 IF access E8364B Option UNL Extended power range Installation and User s Guide 73 2 Installing the System To install the work surface If the system will not be used with a probe station install the work surface to facilitate in fixture or coaxial measurements The work surface is designed to fit onto the rack below the network analyzer When the following procedure is performed properly the work surface
21. question complete the following steps to verify operation To perform the RF subsystem functional verification test Step Action Notes 1 Activate the network a Connect the network analyzer to analyzer line power b Switch on the line power 2 Warm up the network a Wait 1 hour before continuing to analyzer for 1 hour 3 Run the Operator s Check a 5 eQ 4 Testthe forward reflection a mode for channel 1 Step 3 In the network analyzer System menu point to Service and click Operator s Check Click Configure On the pull down menu select Automatic Click Start Port 1 Follow the program prompts When prompted place a short on Port 1 and click OK Check PASS FAIL status Continue to follow the prompts for the Attenuator Range tests Check PASS FAIL status for each attenuator range Click Start Port 2 Repeat actions e through i for Port 2 Click Exit to end the Operator s Check Connect the test port cable between the PORT 1 and PORT 2 connectors Press Preset By default the instrument measures channel 1 forward reflection after instrument preset Inspect the trace shown on the display It should be similar to the trace shown to the right This opens the Operator s Check window This selects automatic program execution To enable a prompted test sequence choose Prompted to place a prompt before the execution of each range test for each attenuator When the Port 1 test is com
22. semiconductor parameter analyzer and Agilent E5260A 70B high speed precision parameteric measurement mainframe functional verification tests that do not require the IC CAP software RF Subsystem Functional Verification Tests This appendix includes an Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer functional verification test that does not require the IC CAP software Installation and User s Guide For Additional Information on CV Subsystem Functional Verification Tests This appendix includes an Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter functional verification test that does not require the IC CAP software Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Tests This appendix includes an Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer functional verification test that does not require the IC CAP software Understanding the Bias Networks Here you will find features characteristics a schematic diagram and operational information on the bias networks Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary See this appendix for a summary of the network analyzer s performance specifications Hardware Additional information regarding instruments and accessories within the system is provided in the individual instrument or accessory s documentation Software IC CAP software operating instructions and tutorials are provided in the Agilent 85190D IC CAP user s guide Installation and User s Guide 11 Conventions Typeface This
23. 135 Agilent 35670A without using the GPIB interface 7 Ifyou would like to Complete the Agilent E5250A self test found in manually check the Chapter 3 of the low leakage switch functionality of the mainframe user s guide Agilent E5250 low leakage switch mainframe without using the GPIB interface Installation and User s Guide 93 3 Verifying System Functionality Understanding the System Functional Verification Test 94 The system functional verification test is a standard IC CAP measurement and simulation procedure The system performs DC and S parameter extraction optimization and simulation using a fixed 10 dB attenuator as the device under test DUT The procedure provided in Performing the System Functional Verification Test confirms e the IC CAP software can communicate with and control the system instrumentation via GPIB through the LAN GPIB gateway if so configured e the system can make measurements and display the results e the IC CAP software can simulate data e the IC CAP software can converge the simulated data with the extracted measured data The system applies forward and reverse current to the attenuator and monitors voltage at the attenuator s input and output IC CAP then uses the measured data to model the device intrinsic resistances and transmission line delay Required Tools e Agilent 85225F performance modeling system e A system controller e Agilent 85190A IC
24. 156C systems a Inthe Instrument List select HP4156 hpib change the Agilent 4156C 19 and click Configure precision semiconductor b In the Configuration of HP4156 window parameter analyzer Unit Table group box highlight the HRSMU names in IC CAP characters in the HRSM U1 entry box and type VG c Inthe Unit Table group box highlight the characters in the HPSMU entry box and type VD d Click OK e Close the Hardware Setup window 6 ForE5260A 70B systems a Inthe Instrument List select Agilent E5270 change the Agilent 4156C hpib 19 and click Configure precision semiconductor b In the Configuration of E5270 window Unit parameter analyzer SMU Table group box highlight the characters in names in IC CAP the MPSMU lt slot number gt entry box and type VG c Inthe Unit Table group box highlight the characters in the HPSM U lt slot number gt entry box and type vD d Click OK e Close the Hardware Setup window This opens the IC CAP Hardware Setup window This polls the GPIB and adds all connected and activated system instruments to the Instrument List Disregard error messages on the system instrument displays The errors are a by product of the GPIB polling process This opens the Configuration of HP 4156 window where the Unit Table dialog box is used to change the names of the HRSM Us Actions b c and d change the name of HRSM U1 to VG and HPSMU to VD Renaming the SM Us is necessary for proper exe
25. 5F Performance M odeling System Figure 15 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration with Low Leakage Switch Mainframe dl rae Connechon g m u u Diim Posies E i i i i a o Triasial cabis 3m He bes ue eee 1 z i 4 a 7 1 i Alie rete Connect of f am Diseet te Probes Patian aa hE ie 44 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 1 f Noise CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration With the addition of a dynamic signal analyzer and a precision LCR meter the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system measures the DC RF CV and 1 f noise performance of active and passive devices The IC CAP software then extracts the device parameters and displays the results The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system is the integration of rack mounted RF and DC subsystems a precision LCR meter a dynamic signal analyzer bias networks and a system controller as shown in Figure 16 Installation and User s Guide 45 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 16 System Block Diagram a E System Controller and IC CAP Soltvrare RANEES Agile A708 CV Subsystem Bias Metwarks i cirine LER Mets i i DUT Tesi Fimtura or Probe Swim a i ___ i i Test Fixture or l Probe Ststion Sead DC Subsystem TA Noise Subsystem Aplet 15670 Oyrarmic Sipe Analpeer Sen
26. 6 To verify the shipment 68 Table 18 Replaceable Parts 69 To install the work surface 74 To ensure your safety while using the system 76 Precautions for Performing Floating Ground Measurements 78 To perform floating ground measurements 78 Installation and User s Guide Precautions for Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge 79 To connect the bias networks 80 Agilent 4156C Systems 80 Agilent 4156C Systems with Agilent 41501B Expander Box 82 Agilent E5260A 70B Systems 84 To switch on power to the system 87 To configure the LAN GPIB gateway for functional verification 89 3 Verifying System Functionality To choose a verification process 92 Understanding the System Functional Verification Test 94 Required Tools 94 Performing the System Functional Verification Test 95 If you encounter a problem 101 4 Servicing the System To troubleshoot the system 104 To remove or replace a system component 105 To order replacement parts 106 To receive additional assistance 107 Table 19 Contacting Agilent Technologies 107 To package the system for transport 108 A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy To enhance measurement accuracy 112 Understanding System M easurement Calibration 114 Required Tools 114 Performing a Coaxial System M easurement Calibration 115 If you encounter a problem 116 Periodic System Component Calibration 117 B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Te
27. 70B precision parametric measurement solution self test Step Notes 1 Disconnect all cables from the measurement terminals on the E5260A 70B front panel Connect the E5260A 70B to line power Switch on the instrument line power switch Wait 1 hour before continuing to step 5 Press Shift gt Menu M ove the cursor to SELFTEST and press Enter Move the cursor to EXECUTE and press Enter Use the arrow keys to select ALL and press Enter At the completion of the test press Exit three times to exit the setup menu To display the results move the cursor to SELFTEST and press Enter M ove the cursor to RESULT and press Enter Use the arrow keys to select FRAME or Slot n The test result is displayed for each item If you encounter a problem VY Refer to the Agilent E5260A 70B precision parametric measurement solution user s guide for an explanation of the error codes See the section titled Error Codes in the chapter titled If You Have a Problem Y Refer to the troubleshooting information in the Agilent E5260A 70B precision parametric measurement solution service manual 122 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 124 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 125 If you
28. 94A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE GNDU 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU3 6 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 1 RF IN 11612V K11 port cable 7 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 2 RF IN 11612V K21 port cable 24 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure3 Front Panel Connections with Agilent 4156C Installation and User s Guide 25 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table 4 Component Information Front Panel System Connections with Agilent E5260A or E5270B Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector ToConnector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC E5260A 70B SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HPSMU1 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC E5260A 70B FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HPSMU1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC E5260A 70B FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 MPSMU3 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC E5260A 70B SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 MPSMU3 5 16493L Triaxial Triax BNC E5260A 70B GNDU GNDU 11612V K21 Option 002 GNDU cable GNDU 6 85133F Flexible test 2 4 mm E8364B PORT 1 RF IN 11612V K11 port cable 7 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 2 RF IN 11612V K21 port cable 26 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure4 Front Panel Wiring Diagram with Agilent
29. A O07 HASMU HESMUJ I 7 fi i SENSE POACE TRIAXIAL CABLES SEMSEPOACE FORCE I 1 ey I I diii I 1 I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I 1 I i I SEMI AIGID I CABLES SENSE PUREE e BFDE OUT WS00G 16I KT Tii kA 11000A ADAPTER BIAS NETWORK BIASNETWORK ADAPTER eTTTITILiiiiete LLL LLLLLELELLLLLLLELLL LLL LLL 2 Connect the triaxial a Connect the triaxial cables from the 4156C From the rear of the system route the cables from the 4156C to HRSM U1 FORCE and SENSE connectors to cable through the feedthrough panel the bias networks the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors The port 1 bias network is the 11612V on the port 1 bias network K11 b Connect the triaxial cables from the 4156C The port 2 bias network is the 11612V HRSM U2 FORCE and SENSE connectors to K21 the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors e Refer to Figure 5 on page 29 on the port 2 bias network 80 Installation and User s Guide To connect the bias networks continued Step Action Installing the System 2 Notes 3 Connect and route the triaxial cable from 4156C HRSM U3 FORCE connector to the port 2 bias network 4 Connect the Agilent E8364B test ports to the bias networks 5 Connect the bias networks to the device under test a From the rear of the system connect one end of the triaxial cable to the HRSM U3 FORCE connector on the 4156C rear panel From the rear of the system route the cable t
30. Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Installation and User s Guide aa Agilent Technologies Notices Agilent Technologies Inc 2005 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or transla tion into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from Agi lent Technologies Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Acknowledgments UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Group Windows NT is a U S registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation Windows and MS Windows are U S reg istered trademarks of M icrosoft Corpora tion Manual Part Number 85225 90023 Edition First edition April 2005 Printed in USA Agilent Technologies Inc 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95403 USA Warranty The material contained in this docu ment is provided as is and is sub ject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the max imum extent permitted by applicable law Agilent disclaims all warranties either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par ticular purpose Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing use or perfor mance of this docume
31. CAUTION Before switching on this system make sure that the supply voltage is in the specified range Installation and User s Guide CAUTION The front panel LINE switch disconnects the mains circuit from the mains supply However the mains supply to the power distribution unit remains energized Fuses and breakers WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard use only fuses with the required rated current voltage and specified type normal blow time delay Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders Replace only with an identical fuse There are two resettable thermal breakers located on the power strips These are in the hot and neutral lines Before cleaning the system WARNING To prevent electrical shock disconnect the system from mains before cleaning Use a dry or slightly water dampened cloth to clean external case parts Do not attempt to clean internally Overcurrent protection CAUTION If the power outlet strip breaker trips once reset the breaker If the breaker trips twice call a qualified licensed electrician to service the test system Statement of Compliance and Declaration of Conformity This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards and has been supplied in a safe condition The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain t
32. DC measurement is the integration of rack mounted RF DC and CV subsystems bias networks and a system controller as shown in Figure 8 Figure8 System Block Diagram 0 BB A BAA BA BB BE lig RF Subsystem Agiles E Wetter Network Aaalyrer as E LJ System Controller and IC CAP Soltware Bias Networks 7 i DUT Tast Fixture ae i or Probe Statien i l l Probe Staion H l DC Subsystem Agilent 41560 Precision Semicanducter Installation and User s Guide 33 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System The CV Subsystem The Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter provides a wide 20 Hz to 1 MHz test frequency range and superior test signal performance allowing CV testing to the most commonly used test standards such as IEC MIL and under conditions that simulate the intended application Optionally the system can be configured with the Agilent E5250A low leakage switch mainframe The Agilent E5250A is used for precise parametric test It improves measurement efficiency by eliminating the need to manually change the probe positions on a manual probe station The E5250A is used to route signals from the DC and CV subsystems to the probe card cable and on to the probe card and probe station Component Integration System component integration is performed at the Agilent Technologies factory The individual components are placed into the rack and the required cabling is conne
33. Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector To Connector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 41501B FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HPSM U 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 41501B SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HPSM U 5 16493L GNDU cable Triax BNC 41501B GNDU GNDU 11612V K21 Option 002 6 10833A GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB 4284A 7 10833A GPIB cable GPIB 4284A GPIB GPIB E8364B 8 10833A GPIB cable GPIB E8364B GPIB GPIB 35670A 9 10833C GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB Controller 52 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 20 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram eel Mew Installation and User s Guide 53 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 21 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration Tei KH 11 9107 20008 AFIN REDE UT Sarci Rigid Cable rs i FEO 15 cm SMA m m BUT z Cre Probe Static HELIN KBE a ee ee 1 107 200 io Fiam N APOCOMH Sani Fgid Cabin j 8 F 15 em SMA re ri Lt i i E 1548 Ope O02 Tria nial Cade J ra 1 1B499H Opt a GROU Cabla Im j 2 144 Opt Me r Trianisi Cote 3 m 54 Installation and User s Guide
34. M Storage Drawer Installation and User s Guide 35 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table 7 Front Panel System Connections Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector To Connector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSM U1 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSM U2 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSM U2 5 16494A Triaxial Triax BNC 4156C FORCE GNDU 11612V K21 Option 002 GNDU cable HRSM U3 6 85133F Flexible test 2 4 mm E8364B PORT 1 RF IN 11612V K11 port cable 7 85133F Flexible test 2 4mm E8364B PORT 2 RF IN 11612V K21 port cable 8 16048D LCR meter BNC 4284A UNKNOWN Test fixture test cable or probe station 36 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 10 Front Panel Wiring Diagram Installation and User s Guide 37 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table 8 Rear Panel System Connections Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector ToConnector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Tri
35. OUTPUT connectors Click M easure When the measurements are done in the Standards M easured dialog box click Next In the Guided Calibration Completed dialog box choose the No Finish Now radio button and click Finish In the File menu select Save As In the Save As dialog box using the keyboard or by clicking Edit File Name enter a file name for instance MY_CAL CST then click OK e This saves the calibration and instrument state data as a file named for instance MY_CAL CST in the network analyzer s operating system C Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer Documents folder If you encounter a problem V Inspect the connectors on the load open short and through standards and the connectors on the bias networks and the semi rigid cables VY Clean the connectors if necessary See step 2 in the section titled To enhance measurement accuracy on page 112 Y If connectors are damaged replace the standard or cable Y Ensure that the standards meet their published specifications 116 Installation and User s Guide Enhancing Measurement Accuracy A Periodic System Component Calibration A complete calibration verifies that the system components meet their individual performance specifications The calibration interval depends on the level of system use Agilent Technologies recommends an initial cycle of 6 to 12 months Thereafter adjust the cycle based on the recalibration results
36. VY Perform the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter self test in Appendix D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 129 VY Perform the Agilent 35670A dynamic signal generator self test in Appendix E 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 133 Installation and User s Guide 3 101 3 Verifying System Functionality 102 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide 4 Servicing the System To troubleshoot the system 104 To remove or replace a system component 105 To order replacement parts 106 To receive additional assistance 107 Contacting Agilent Technologies 107 To package the system for transport 108 Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 Component Integration on page 48 Use this chapter to solve problems This chapter includes a checklist for troubleshooting the system a procedure for removing a system component from the rack cabinet information on ordering replacement parts and acquiring additional assistance to solve your measurement problem ot Agilent Technologies 103 4 Servicing the System To troubleshoot the system 104 Most system problems are caused by faulty cabling or switch configurations Refer to Figure 20 on page 53 and Figure 19 on page 51 and do the following VY Check system connections and settings 1 system conne
37. WORK ADAPTER ATTENUATOR ETTET CLELLEL LCCC LLLLCULLLELLCULELELCLC LLL LLL LLL LLL rT b Connect one end of the 2 4mm The 2 4mm female to female adapter female to female adapter to the semi rigid is a 11900B Use the 11900B provided cable attached to the RF DC OUT in the calibration kit connector of the port 1 bias network e The port 1 bias network is a 11612V c Connect male end of the attenuator to the K11 other end of the 2 4 mm female to female The port 2 bias network is a 11612V adapter K21 d Connect the female end of the attenuator to the semi rigid cable attached to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 2 bias network Installation and User s Guide 95 3 Verifying System Functionality To perform the system functional verification test continued Step Action Notes 3 Start the IC CAP PC version e This starts IC CAP and opens the software a Select Start gt Programs gt IC CAP 2004 gt IC CAP Status and IC CAP M ain IC CAP windows UNIX version a Open a UNIX terminal window b At the prompt type iccap c Press Enter 4 Addthesystem interface a FromthelC CAP Main window menu bar and components to the choose Tools gt Hardware Setup IC CAP Hardware Setup b If you have not added an interface click Add Interface enter the system interface hpib or other and click OK In the Instrument List click Rebuild d Verify that all system components appear in the Instrument List O 5 For 4
38. accuracy enhancing measurement 112 activation procedure system 87 adapter 2 4 mm f to f 69 94 adapter 2 4 mm f to m 69 81 83 85 94 adapter 2 4 mm m to f 69 adapter 2 4 mm m to m 69 81 83 85 94 altitude requirements 64 assistance to receive additional 107 attenuator fixed 10 dB 71 test model IC CAP 97 ballast 71 bias netw orks characteristics 139 connection procedure 80 connections system 80 features 138 operational theory 140 overview 21 block diagram 1 f noise measurement 47 block diagram CV system 33 block diagram system 19 C cable set test port 71 cable s GPIB 69 line power 71 semi rigid 71 SMU triaxial 69 70 test set 71 cabling diagram DC RF 32 40 41 54 55 calibration component 113 117 Installation and User s Guide isolation 114 kit 71 measurement 113 115 cautions bending packing clamps 66 bias network voltage current rating 21 139 circuit breaker protection 7 definition of caution label 3 electrostatic discharge 79 front panel line switch 8 line power disconnection 7 line power settings 7 mains cable connection 7 overcurrent protection 8 characteristics bias networks 139 measurement port 143 supplemental system 61 checklist receiving 69 cleaning connector 112 clearance requirements rack 64 compliance with electrostatic discharge immunity test 9 EMC requirements 9 noise requirements 9 Surge i
39. age switch mainframe performance verification tests e See Understanding System Measurement Calibration on page 114 for more information Use the Agilent 85056A 2 4mm precision calibration kit Use the Agilent 85056D 2 4 mm economy calibration kit Use the Agilent 85033E 3 5 mm economy calibration kit Use the Agilent 85052D 3 5 mm economy calibration kit Torque measurement connections using the torque wrench provided in the calibration kit Installation and User s Guide 113 A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy Understanding System M easurement Calibration Measurement accuracy is degraded by the effects of three different types of measurement errors systemic drift and random Systemic errors are caused by imperfection in the test equipment and test setup Drift errors occur when a test system s performance changes after a calibration has been performed Drift errors are caused primarily by variations in the ambient temperature of the measurement environment Random errors are caused by instrument noise sampler noise IF noise floor etc switch repeatability and connector repeatability These errors vary randomly as a function of time You can compensate for systemic and drift errors by performing a system measurement calibration prior to measuring a device Performing a measurement calibration has no effect upon random errors To increase the accuracy of your measurements perform a system measureme
40. al fixed 10 dB DC to 50 GHz Ground stud Shoulder screw Anti static mat kit Precision calibration kit 2 4 mm Economy calibration kit 2 4 mm Work surface 1 meter Semi rigid cable 9 inch 2 4 mm m m 2 4 mm flexible test port cable set Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Installation and User s Guide Ballast 30 pounds Rack cabinet 1 6 meter Power distribution unit 100 120 volts Power distribution unit 220 240 volts Rail kit 2 rails per Feedthrough panel Extractor fan 100 to 120 volts Extractor fan 200 to 240 volts Low leakage switch mainframe 71 2 Installing the System Table 18 Replaceable Parts continued 72 Part or Model Number E5252A E5260A E5260A Option 050 E5260A Option 060 E5260A Option ABA E5260A Option ABJ E5290A E5291A E5270B E5270B Option 050 E5270B Option 060 E5270B Option ABA E5270B Option ABJ E5280A E5281A E5286A E5810A E5810A Option 100 E5810A Option AG6 E5810A Option AB E7731A E7732A E7733A E7734A E7735A E7736A E7737A E8364B E8364B Option 010 E8364B Option 014 E8364B Option 016 Description 10 x 12 switch matrix 8 slot high speed parametric measurement mainframe 50 Hz line power frequency 60 Hz line power frequency English documentation J apanese documentation High speed high power source monitor unit High speed medium power source monitor unit 8 slot parametric measurement solution 50 Hz line power frequency 60 Hz line
41. as and RF energy to the device under test without the need to use patch cables or adapters to make convenient and accurate DC and S parameter measurements Each bias network provides e floating triaxial FORCE connection to input current or voltage e floating triaxial SENSE connection to monitor voltage or current e floating triaxial GNDU connection to implement an active ground e 2 4 mm coaxial RF input e 2 4 mm coaxial combined RF DC output e device bias oscillation suppression Installation and User s Guide Characteristics Understanding the Bias Networks F Table 20 11612V Option K11 K21 Bias Network Characteristics Parameter 11612V Option K11 11612V Option K21 Test port Port 2 Frequency range 45 MHz to 50 GHz 45 MHz to 50 GHz Test port connector 2 4mm Maximum current 0 5 amps Maximum voltage 40 volts Maximum RF power Height Width Depth Net weight 2 watts 33 dBm 50 mm 2 inches 105 mm 3 5 inches 70 mm 2 75 inches 370 grams 0 8 pounds 2 watts 33 dBm 50 mm 2 inches 105 mm 3 5 inches 70 mm 2 75 inches 370 grams 0 8 pounds CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum ratings of the bias networks Failure to comply can result in severe damage Installation and User s Guide 139 F Understanding the Bias Networks Operation Each bias network includes two bias tees one for force and one for sense The force bias tee includes a capacitor in the RF signal path that functi
42. as network and semi rigid RF cable connectors for foreign materials or damage Replace any damaged connectors Remove the systems power cord from the power supply or place the supply breaker in the tripped position M ove the connectors to a well ventilated area Use a swab dipped in clean isopropyl alcohol to cleanse the outer conductor mating surfaces and the ends of the center conductors Blow off the remaining alcohol with clean compressed air Allow adequate time for the alcohol fumes to disperse before activating the system Switch on line power to all of the system components Allow at least 1 hour warm up prior to making measurements Operate the system within an ambient temperature range of 25 C 5 C After system measurement calibration hold the ambient temperature of the measurement environment to 1 C of the ambient temperature at the time of calibration Before using connectors fora critical measurement inspect the connector interfaces with a microscope 20X Look for dirt contaminants dented or scratched outer conductor mating surfaces and damaged center conductors Be careful not to let the alcohol get on the insulator bead as this may damage the bead Be careful not to exert too much force on the center conductors as they may be damaged Compressed air can reduce the temperature of connectors dramatically and this can have a significant effect upon the performance of calibration an
43. ath Prior to adding any additional instruments review all wiring and cooling capabilities to verify adequate design margins for normal and under single fault conditions Installation and User s Guide Mains power CAUTION The mains cable shall be permanently connected to the premise circuit breaker or connected using an agency approved twist lock connector Ground the system To minimize shock hazard the rack cabinet must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground The power distribution unit PDU must be connected to the AC power mains through a grounded pow er cable with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground safety ground at the power outlet Any interruption of the protective grounding conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury Before applying power CAUTION Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage the correct fuse is installed and all safety precautions are taken Before applying power note the product s external markings described in Table A Safety Symbols on page 4 and Table B Instrument Markings on page 5 CAUTION It is recommended that the premise wiring contain an adequate circuit breaker for system protection CAUTION To remove power from the cabinet remove the mains supply from the premise electrical supply
44. ax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSM U2 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSM U2 5 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE GNDU 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSM U3 6 10833D GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB 4284A 7 10833D GPIB cable GPIB 4284A GPIB GPIB E8364B 8 10833C GPIB cable GPIB E8364B GPIB GPIB Controller 38 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 11 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram Installation and User s Guide 39 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 12 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration i Te Sarei Figid Cable 15 em SMA m m WL i Probe Di i oat Test 1 107 200 i iam Sani Figid Cabin j 45 em SMA r i I E 164848 Ope WEE Trinnial Cable Jia 40 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 13 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration A EEA Spt HIF Tiida abba J Installation and User s Guide 41 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System The Low Leakage Switch Mainframe The Agilent E5250A is used for precise parametric test It improves
45. cal connector and test set switch repeatabilities These are combined with a worst case model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systemic errors Curves show the worst case magnitude and phase uncertainty for reflection and transmission measurements using the specified cal kit with 10 Hz IF bandwidth and no averaging during the measurement Reflection Measurements ESSb2 48 with Balbo H 15 EELU Or GH rin AD EHE E F vo AGH pri gt a a Sime 12 dBri i r 3 i 5 z D a2 a4 04 a l Reflection coofficiant linear Reflection coeficient linear Installation and User s Guide 143 G Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary Transmission M easurements Magnitude E8963 46 full two port cal using BOGE wt Wee ed GH 10H MHI A 10 GHe in 4 Gy co 40 GHz io EHe T E 2 EN Bp SE ep a a a kaL a a ae lt N hie eee T r pT a per 12 Ba Seura power 12 diin e ee S an CLL ed ab A A A A TTT w 0 w A A BOD A w 0 we 2 a A m a T 0 Al Transmission coelficient dE Transmission corticient dE 144 Installation and User s Guide Index Numerics 11612V Seebias netw orks 2 4 mm f to f adapter 69 94 2 4 mm f to m adapter 69 81 83 85 94 2 4mm m to f adapter 69 2 4mm m to m adapter 69 81 83 85 94 35670A Seedynamic signal analyzer 41501B Seeexpander SM U PGU 4156C Seeparameter analyzer 4284A SeeLCR meter A
46. ception 65 site preparation 64 troubleshooting system 104 unpacking shipment crate 66 work surface installation 74 R rack cabinet 60 71 mount kit 70 71 105 rail kits 71 RAM requirements controller 59 random measurement errors 114 receiving checklist 69 reflection uncertainty network analyzer 143 relative humidity requirements 64 removal and replacement component 105 replaceable parts list of 69 ordering 106 required tools crate unpacking shipment 66 DC source monitor functional verification 120 measurement calibration 114 modeling system functional verification 94 netw ork analyzer functional verification 124 130 134 work surface installation 74 requirements controller pc 59 UNIX 59 system electrical 64 environmental 64 requirements safety 5 results interpreting 99 RF subsystem See network analyzer S safety precautions floating ground measurements 78 general 76 procedure 76 requirements 5 symbols descriptions 4 Installation and User s Guide schematic diagrams DC RF signal flow 32 40 41 54 55 semi rigid cables 71 shipment reception procedure 65 site preparation procedure 64 SMU names IC CAP 96 SMU triaxial cables 69 70 specifications performance E8364B network analyzer 142 parametric measurement solution 62 standards interference 61 statement of compliance 8 Support customer 107 surge immunity test compliance with 9 Swap space requirem
47. ch to all side panels and front panel using klimps 108 Installation and User s Guide Servicing the System 4 To package the system for transport continued Step Note 17 Add tip indicators and appropriate labeling 18 Secure crate to packaging base using band straps Installation and User s Guide 109 4 Servicing the System 110 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy To enhance measurement accuracy 112 Understanding System Measurement Calibration 114 Performing a Coaxial System Measurement Calibration 115 If you encounter a problem 116 Periodic System Component Calibration 117 Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Use the procedures in this appendix to enhance the accuracy of your measurements ee Agilent Technologies 111 A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy To enhance measurement accuracy Follow these instructions to enhance the accuracy of your measurements To enhance measurement accuracy Step Action Notes 1 Inspect device connections for foreign materials or connector damage Clean the connectors Ensure proper system warm up time Ensure a proper and constant temperature in the measurement environment Prior to connecting the DUT inspect the bi
48. connect the standard to the semi rigid cable attached to the Port 1 or Port 2 bias network An isolation calibration is not needed for this measurement This saves the calibration and instrument state data in the network analyzer s operating system C Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer Documents folder 98 Installation and User s Guide To perform the system functional verification test continued Step Action Verifying System Functionality 3 Notes 13 Make the DC and RF measurements in IC CAP 14 Interpret the results a b Reconnect the attenuator In the Atten model window click the Macros tab In the Select M acro list select Test_atten and click Execute When prompted to ensure you have calibrated the network analyzer enter y and click OK When prompted to enter a cal set number use the default 1 and click OK As IC CAP performs an optimization observe the simulated data trace converge with the measured data trace Observe the displayed plots In the IC CAP Status window observe the final DC RF values parameter and the Final RMS error This opens the Atten model window s Macros tab folder This starts a sequence of prompts and responses IC CAP performs measurements of the attenuator s DC and RF parameters When complete IC CAP displays plots of the forward and reverse DC voltage transfer through the attenuator The Solid line is the measured data the das
49. cted between the instruments After factory integration the system is tested to verify functional performance The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system includes the following components as shown in Figure 18 on page 49 e Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer e Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer or optionally Agilent E5260A or E5270B e Agilent 11612V Option K11 bias network port 1 e Agilent 11612V Option K21 bias network port 2 e Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter e Agilent 85133F flexible test port cable set e Agilent E3661B 1 6 meter rack cabinet e filler panels feedthrough panels work surface cables and adapters System front panel connections are listed in Table 10 on page 50 and illustrated in Figure 19 on page 51 System rear panel connections are listed in Table 11 on page 52 and illustrated in Figure 20 on page 53 34 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure9 System Components Agilent E3661B Agilent ET732A 1 6 meter Rack Cabinet Filler Panel 2 EIA Agilent 41566 Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analzyer Agilent 47044 Precision LOR Meter Agilent ERS648 PAA Series Vector Network Analyzer Agilent EA668R Feedthroigh Panel Agilent E6688 Anti Static Work Surface Agilent EF7344 Filler Pamel 4 E04 Agilent EF66R8 Feedthraigh Panel Agilent E7354 Filler Panel 5 E1A Agilent 3181
50. ctions to the DUT 2 system interconnections 3 GPIB cabling 4 GPIB address settings If the cabling and switch configurations are verified correct do the following Y Complete the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer operator s check in Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Y Complete the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer self test in Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 121 Y Complete the Agilent 4284A self test by cycling the instrument s line power If errors occur refer to Appendix B in the precision LCR meter operation manual The operation manual is included in with the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system Y If you suspect trouble with the E2050B see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting in the E5810A LAN GPIB gateway installation and configuration guide Y Complete the Agilent E5250A self test and leak test found in Chapter 3 of the low leakage switch mainframe user s guide The user s guide is included with the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system If a problem with one of the system components is found refer to the troubleshooting and repair information in the individual instrument s product documentation For more information see To receive additional assistance on page 107 Installation and User s Guide Servicing the System 4 To remove or replace a system component Follow these
51. cution of the example model file This opens the Configuration of E5270 window where the Unit Table dialog box is used to change the names of the SMUs Actions b c and d change the name of MPSMU lt slot number gt to VG and HPSM U lt slot number gt to VD Renaming the SM Us is necessary for proper execution of the example model file 96 Installation and User s Guide To perform the system functional verification test continued Step Action Verifying System Functionality 3 Notes 7 Open the attenuator test a model in IC CAP b 8 Set the model variables a for the measurement in b IC CAP 9 Setthe network analyzer a instrument options for the attenuator test modelin b IC CAP oO From the IC CAP Main window menu bar choose File gt Examples In the Directories list of the File Open dialog box double click on the directory examples model_files In the Directories list of the File Open dialog box double click on the directory model_files misc In the Files list of the File Open dialog double click on sys_testrf mdl Click the M odel Variables tab folder Highlight the freq_start variable and enter 4 5E 07 Highlight the freq_stop variable and enter 50E 09 Highlight the imax variable and enter 90m In the DUTs Setups tab folder click S_vs_freq in the Select DUT Setup list Click the Instrument Options tab folder Highlight the Cal Type value and enter H High
52. d verification components If the connector components being cleaned are to be used in a critical measurement application allow the temperature of these components to stabilize prior to use Follow the procedure in To switch on power to the system on page 87 Do not switch off line power to the system unless the system will not be used for an extended period of time Install heating and cooling systems as necessary to maintain proper ambient temperature in the measurement environment 112 Installation and User s Guide To enhance measurement accuracy continued Step Action Enhancing Measurement Accuracy Notes A 5 Always perform a measurement calibration on the network analyzer prior to making device measurements 6 Calibrate the system components at regular intervals a Prior to making device measurements complete the steps listed in Performing a Coaxial System M easurement Calibration on page 115 b Ensure that the calibration kit elements are seated correctly and firmly in the test set cable connectors a Every 6 to 12 months Perform the required Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer performance verification tests Perform the required Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer performance verification tests e Perform the required Agilent 4248A precision LCR meter performance verification tests e Perform the required Agilent E5250A low leak
53. e System Functional Verification Test on page 95 To order replacement parts To find the part or model number of a replaceable system component refer to Table 18 Replaceable Parts on page 69 To order contact Agilent Technologies by calling the telephone number listed in Table 19 on page 107 appropriate to the location of the modeling system 106 Installation and User s Guide To receive additional assistance Servicing the System 4 If you would like assistance visit the online assistance web site or call the telephone number listed in Table 19 appropriate to the location of modeling system Table 19 Contacting Agilent Technologies Online assistance http eesof tm agilent com support Australia tel 1 800 629 485 fax 61 3 9210 5947 India tel 1 600 11 2929 fax 000 800 650 1101 New Zealand tel 0 800 738 378 fax 64 4 495 8950 Singapore tel 1 800 375 8100 fax 65 836 0252 Installation and User s Guide Canada tel 1877 894 4414 fax 905 282 6495 J apan tel 81 426 56 7832 fax 81 426 56 7840 People s Republic of China tel 800 810 0189 preferred tel 10800 650 0021 fax 110800 650 0121 Taiwan tel 0800 047 866 fax 886 2 25456723 Europe tel 31 20 547 2323 fax 31 20 547 2390 Latin America tel 305 269 7500 fax 305 269 7599 Philippines tel 632 8426802 fax 632 8426809 Thailand tel 088 226 008
54. ed by the RF subsystem The RF subsystem contains the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer Its integrated synthesizer supplies a swept or CW RF source signal from 10 MHz to 50 GHz The integrated test set separates the RF source signal into reference and test signals and provides RF connection via cables and adapters to the external bias networks The DC Subsystem Precision DC characterization and bias for the S parameter measurements are provided by one of the following three DC subsystems The DC subsystem may contain one of the following three instruments Agilent 4156C Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer The Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer provides DC force supply and sense measure capability from its HRSMUs high resolution source monitor units Optionally the Agilent 4156C may be configured with a 41501B SMU PGU expander is connected to and controlled by the 4156C via the expander box interface The 41501B provides a GNDU active ground unit and depending on option configuration an HPSMU high power source monitor unit two MPSMUs medium power source monitor units and or two PGUs pulse generator units The DC signals are routed through feedthrough panels via triaxial cables to the bias networks Agilent E5260A 8 Slot High Speed Parametric Measurement M ainframe The Agilent E5260A provides DC force supply and sense measure capability from its plug in source
55. els 71 floating ground measurements procedure 78 safety precautions 78 functional verification procedure dynamic signal analyzer manual 135 LCR meter manual 131 network analyzer manual 125 system remote 95 G GPIB addresses 56 cables 69 connections 29 39 53 145 Index H handle kit rack mount and 70 71 105 hard disk requirements controller 59 hardware setup IC CAP 89 96 IC CAP software adding components 89 96 adding interface 96 changing SMU names 96 configuring the interface 89 DC characterization 99 opening attenuator test model 97 saving the hardware configuration 100 setting network analyzer options 97 starting the program 89 96 user s guide 89 100 inspection connector surfaces 112 incoming shipment 65 68 installation procedure 64 instrument markings 5 integration description 22 34 48 diagram system 35 49 interface setup IC CAP 89 interference standards 61 isolation calibration 114 L LAN GPIB gateway configuration procedure 89 default server address 89 GPIB address 56 overview 57 LCR meter functional verification 100 functional verification procedure manual 130 GPIB address 56 options setting in IC CAP 100 overview 34 troubleshooting 104 line power activating system 87 cables 71 requirements circuit sharing 64 Supply capability 64 M maintenance connector 112 manual part number 71 markings instrument 5 measurement
56. em down the ramp using extreme care i Carefully roll the rack toward its prepared place within the measurement environment Installation and User s Guide In case the system must be moved in the future retain and reuse these packing materials You can also purchase replacement packing materials from Agilent Technologies 67 2 Installing the System To verify the shipment Use Table 18 System Receiving Checklist and Replaceable Parts to e confirm the completeness of the shipment e provide component part and model numbers required to order replacement parts All replacement items are available from Agilent Technologies Part numbers for replacement instrument subassemblies are listed in their individual service manuals The majority of the system components are shipped preconfigured in the system rack cabinet The PGUs pulse generator units and GNDU active ground unit are factory installed in the 41501B PGU expander With the exception of the bias networks semi rigid and SMU triaxial cables all other cables are connected at the factory Other cables and accessories are shipped inside the rack mounted storage drawer To verify the shipment Step Action Notes 1 Verify that the serial Compare the serial numbers listed in the Fora list of support contacts see To numbers onthe rear panel shipping documents with the serial numbers receive additional assistance on ofthe system instruments on the ins
57. encounter a problem 127 Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 121 Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 131 Performing the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 135 Use the instructions in this appendix to perform a manual RF subsystem functional verification test ee Agilent Technologies 123 C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 124 Use the procedure provided in Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test to manually confirm the functionality of the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer system This procedure does not verify performance to specification This procedure confirms that the network analyzer is ready for performance verification and or operation by confirming the following hardware functionality e the repeatability of the RF switch in the test set e the attenuation range of the test port attenuators Required Tools e Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer e Test port cable e a standard short from the network analyzer calibration kit Installation and User s Guide RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test C Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test If the performance of the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer is in
58. ens the File Open dialog box Agilent 4284A precision choose File gt Examples LCR meter open the b Inthe Directories list of the File Open dialog This opens a list of model files junction capacitance model juncap mdl in IC CAP c d 16 Select the DUT Setup a b 17 Set the LCR meter a instrument options b 18 Calibrate the LCR meter a AO 19 M easure the open circuit a capacitance 20 Observe the results a box double click on the directory examples model_files In the Directories list of the File Open dialog box double click on the directory model_files diode In the Files list of the File Open dialog double click on juncap mdl Select the DUTs Setups tab Click the area gt cv setup Select the Instrument Options tab Highlight the Cable Length variable and enter 2 On the 16048D test leads connect one tee between the Hpot and Hey connectors Connect the other tee between the Lpot and Leur connectors Select the M easure Simulate tab Select Calibrate Follow the IC CAP prompts Select M easure After the calibration is complete observe the plot Rescale the measured result displayed in red cap m Scroll the list if needed This displays a list of modeling files in the Files list of the File Open dialog This opens the juncap model window The juncap model window contains tab folders used to interact with the model data This opens the capacitance vs v
59. ents controller 59 switch mainframe GPIB address 56 overview 42 troubleshooting 104 symbols safety 4 systemic measurement errors 114 temperature requirements 64 test setup diagram verification 95 tools required See required tools transmission uncertainty network analyzer 144 troubleshooting calibration measurement 116 LAN GPIB gateway 104 modeling system 104 netw ork analyzer manual verification 127 132 136 parameter analyzer manual verification 121 U uncertainties measurement correcting 115 reflection 143 transmission 144 V verification functional description of choices 92 dynamic signal analyzer procedure manual 135 LCR meter 100 procedure manual 131 modeling system description 94 procedure remote 95 network analyzer description 124 130 134 procedure manual 125 parameter analyzer description 120 procedure manual 121 Installation and User s Guide Index parametric measurement solution description 120 virtual memory requirements controller 59 Ww warnings cover removal 105 dangerous voltages present 76 78 definition of warning label 3 eye protection during unpacking 66 moving the rack cabinet 67 precautions for cleaning 8 protective earth contact interruption 6 protective earth ground connection 8 Safety Class 1 product 6 service with qualified personnel only 6 servicing by qualified personnel only 105 unspecified use 6 use in e
60. er s Guide CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test If the performance of the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter is in question complete the following steps to verify operation To perform the RF subsystem functional verification test Step Action Notes D 1 ActivatetheprecisionLCR a meter b 2 Warm up the network a analyzer for 1 hour 3 Run the required self a tests b Connect the precision LCR meter to line power Switch on the line power Wait 1 hour before continuing to step 3 On the precision LCR meter front panel press CATALOG SYSTEM gt SELF TEST Enter the number corresponding to the required self test and press SELF TEST This opens the SELF TEST page For more information see chapter 5 Catalog System Configuration in the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter operation manual Installation and User s Guide 131 D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test If you encounter a problem V Check the GPIB cable and connection V Check the GPIB address Y Consult the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter service guide for troubleshooting information 132 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide E 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test 134 Performin
61. er readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator may be used as a disconnection device Installation and User s Guide 77 2 Installing the System Precautions for Performing Floating Ground Measurements IC CAP measurements can be performed with the device in a floating ground configuration This prevents ground loop noise and in the case of a bipolar junction transistor damage to the device under test A floating ground configuration is created by removing the shorting bar that connects the CIRCUIT COMMON and CHASSIS GROUND terminals WARNING A potential shock hazard exists when the shorting bar is disconnected for floating ground measurements Do not touch any of the DC subsystem rear panel connectors while a floating ground measurement is in progress If you are making measurements in a floating ground configuration ensure that the shorting bar is disconnected between the CIRCUIT COMMON and CHASSIS GROUND terminals To perform floating ground measurements When floating ground measurements are necessary remove the rear front panel shorting bar connecting the CIRCUIT COMMON and CHASSIS GROUND terminals When the shorting bar is removed you must drive the DUT circuit common with either an SMU GNDU or by connecting directly to the DC subsystem circuit common The circuit common can be found at the DUT ends of the SMU and GNDU cables The circuit common is not connected through the bias networks
62. erlock connection whenever possible a a a Ensure that a safety earth ground is connected between the system power distribution unit and the line power source If it is likely that the safety earth ground has been impaired the system must be rendered inoperative and secured against unintended operation Contact Agilent Technologies if service is required Close the DC subsystem INTLK Interlock connection only when voltages greater than 42 volts DC are required Capacitors within the system components can remain charged even after the system is disconnected from its line power source The system may only be serviced adjusted maintained or repaired by qualified personnel Depending on installed options the SMU output can be as high as 200 volts DC As long as the INTLK connection is open the voltage is clamped to 42 volts DC maximum For instruction on installing an interlock switch on a shielding box see To Make an Interlock Connection in the 4156C user s guide volume 1 or Connecting the Interlock Terminal in chapter 3 of the E5270 user s guide 76 Installation and User s Guide To ensure your Safety while using the system continued Step Action Installing the System 2 Notes 4 Be aware of potential a shock hazards during floating ground measurements 5 Before touching the a FORCE SENSE or GUARD connectors ensure your b Safety 6 Never use replacemen
63. g the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test 135 If you encounter a problem 136 Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 121 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 131 Use the instructions in this appendix to perform a manual 1 f noise subsystem functional verification test ee Agilent Technologies 133 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test 134 Use the procedure provided in Performing the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test to manually confirm the functionality of the Agilent system This procedure does not verify performance to specification This procedure confirms that the network analyzer is ready for performance verification and or operation Required Tools e Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer Installation and User s Guide 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test Performing the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test If the performance of the Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer is in question complete the following steps to verify operation To perform the RF subsystem functional verification test Step Action Notes 1 Activate the dynamic a Connect the dynamic signal The instrument pe
64. ge 49 e Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer e Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer with optional Agilent 41501B SMU PGU expander or optionally Agilent E5260A or E5270B e Agilent 11612V Option K11 bias network port 1 e Agilent 11612V Option K21 bias network port 2 e Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter e Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer e Stanford Research SR 570 low noise current amplifier e Agilent 85133F flexible test port cable set e Agilent E3661B 1 6 meter rack cabinet e filler panels feedthrough panels work surface cables and adapters System front panel connections are listed in Table 10 on page 50 and illustrated in Figure 19 on page 51 System rear panel connections are listed in Table 11 on page 52 and illustrated in Figure 20 on page 53 Customer supplied not included with system 48 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 18 System Components Agilent E6618 _ 16 meter Rack Cabinet Agilent E7310 a Filler Panel 1 EIA a Agilent 35670A Dynamic Signal Analyzer Agilent EJERE Feedthrough Panel Agilent ER3h46 PMA Series Vector Network Analyzer Agilent AA Precision LOR Meter _ Agilent Ea6688 Feedthrough Panel BS106 H03 Anti Static Work Surface Agilent 4156 Precision Semicondector Parameter Analzyer Agilent 415018 7 SMU Pulse Generator Expander Me
65. gilent 85225F Performance M odeling System The Rack Cabinet The system is housed in a 1 6 meter rack cabinet The cabinet provides line power access ventilation mobility and protection to the system instrumentation A rack mounted work surface is included for maximum flexibility and convenience in making in fixture or coaxial measurements The work surface can be removed to facilitate on wafer measurements using a probe station The work surface is coated with antistatic material and connected to chassis ground Therefore an antistatic mat is not required For installation instructions see To install the work surface on page 74 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Performance Characteristics and Specifications Supplemental characteristics are not specifications but are provided in Table 15 for your convenience Table 15 Supplemental System Characteristics Characteristic Value Line voltage 115 volts nominal 90 volts to 132 volts or 220 volts nominal 210 volts to 250 volts Line frequency 48 Hz to 66 Hz Circuit breaker amperage rating 6 amps 115 volts 3 5 amps 220 volts Rack weight capacity 818 kilograms 1800 pounds maximum loaded Rack external dimensions 1620 mm high x 600 mm wide x 905 mm deep Rack footprint top view a _ Bi mm pi HED mmi 805 mm The IEC EN 61326 1 and CISPR Publication 11 standards define the RFI and EMI su
66. guide uses the following typeface conventions to describe various Hardware Interface Front panel hardkeys Front panel display softkeys Front or rear panel connectors instrument markings Data field entries Keyboard keys Software Interface Screen buttons and selections Menu selections Command and menu names Icon and window titles Program messages Data field entries Examples in Body Text Press Preset Press Cal Press MORE Press Return RF DC OUT connector STIMULUS key group Enter Calset Enter 18 Press Ctrl 8 Press Enter Examples in Body Text Click Enter Select Continuous Choose Format gt Small Choose Cal gt Full The Save commands are in the File menu The Model icons are in the IC CAP Main window Is the device connected Enter Calset Enter 18 aspects of a particular hardware or software user interface Examples in Procedural Text and Tables Press Preset Press Cal Press MORE Press Return RF DC OUT connector STIM ULUS key group Enter Calset Enter 18 Press Ctrl 8 Press Enter Examples in Procedural Text and Tables Click Enter Select Continuous Choose Format gt Small Choose Cal gt Full The Save commands are in the File menu The Model icons are in the IC CAP Main window Is the device connected Enter Calset Enter 18 Installation and User s Guide Contents 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odel
67. he other walls Set the loading ramp panel aside for now Remove the foam top cover Remove the plastic wrapping from the system Which wall is removed first does not matter In double rack crates the heaviest wall is the loading ramp In single rack crates the loading ramp is shipped inside the crate placed on top of the rack itis a hinged assembly shipped in the folded position 66 Installation and User s Guide To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet continued Step Action Installing the System Notes 2 3 Unload the system a side brace assembly to the bottom pallet b Remove the side brace assembly c Lift the hinged slat and remove the ramp anchor bolt d Place one end of the ramp on the pallet ramp ledge e Insert the ramp anchor bolt and fold down the hinged slat f Fold down the ramp s end flap Remove the two brace bolts attaching the To secure the ramp you may place long wood screws through the ramp and into the ramp ledge A racked system is tall and top heavy It is easy to tip the rack over while moving it which could result in injury or death Unloading the system safely requires the participation of four persons exercising care so as not to topple the rack cabinet Do not stand in front of the rack as it rolls down the ramp g Ensure that the rack cabinet leveling feet are retracted and that the cabinet casters are rolling freely h Roll the syst
68. he product in a safe condition The Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity is available upon request Statement of CAN CSA Compliance This product has been designed and tested in accordance with CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 IEC Installation and User s Guide Compliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung 3 GSGV Deutschland Acoustic Noise Emission Geraeuschemission LpA lt 70 dB LpA lt 70 dB Operator position am Arbeitsplatz Normal position normaler Betrieb per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 t 19 Compliance with Canadian EM C Requirements This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conform la norme NMB du Canada IEC EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test This system passes using criterion C where operator intervention may be necessary to restart the measurement software operations IEC EN 61326 Electrostatic Discharge and Surge Immunity Test This system complies with the Electrostatic Discharge and Surge Immunity requirements in the IEC EN 61326 standard using Performance Criterion C For Technical Assistance To receive technical assistance visit the online assistance web site or call the telephone number listed in Table 19 on page 107 appropriate to the location of modeling system Installation and Use
69. he upper feedthrough panel Connect the triaxial cable to the port 2 bias network GNDU connector From the rear of the system route the cable through the feedthrough panel The port 1 bias network is the 11612V K11 The port 2 bias network is the 11612V K21 Refer to Figure 20 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram on page 53 The triaxial cable model number is 16494A Option 002 Leave the GNDU connector on the port 1 bias network open Refer to Figure 3 Front Panel Connections with Agilent 4156C on page 25 82 Installation and User s Guide To connect the bias networks continued Step Action Installing the System Notes 2 4 Connect the Agilent E8364B test ports to the bias networks 5 Connect the bias networks to the device under test b Connect one end of the port 1 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 1 Connect the other end of the test port 1 test port cable to the 2 4 mm female to male adapter Connect the 2 4 mm female to male adapter to the RF IN connector on the 11612V Option K11 bias network Connect one end of the port 2 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 2 Connect the other end of the test port 2 test port cable to the 2 4 mm male to male adapter Connect the other end of the 2 4 mm male to male adapter to the RF IN connector of the 11612V K21 bias network Connect one semi rigid cable to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 1 bias net
70. hed line is the simulated data IC CAP begins the optimization process using default simulated data These values are optimized to converge with the measured data When the S parameter measurement is complete IC CAP displays plots of the 12 21 20xlog of the S21 magnitude and S21 phase IC CAP also lists the attenuator s resistance values The error between measured and simulated data should be less than 2 The error between the measured and simulated S21 phase data should be less than 2 The value for T1TD is the transmission time through the attenuator modeled as transmission line delay This value typically in the femtosecond to nanosecond range depends on the length of the attenuator The S21 magnitude and the 12 21 plots of less significance are included for your interest The 21 simulated trace is determined from the measured DC resistances and therefore is not expected to converge with the measured data over the full frequency range However the measured S21 data will show a normal frequency response variation The 12 21 plot also displayed on the network analyzer confirms that the system is capable of making forward and reverse transmission measurements Installation and User s Guide 99 3 Verifying System Functionality To perform the system functional verification test continued Step Action Notes 15 For systems with the a From the IC CAP Main window menu bar This op
71. hrough the upper feedthrough panel Connect the triaxial cable to the port 2 bias network GNDU connector Connect one end of the port 1 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 1 Connect the other end of the test port 1 test port cable to the 2 4 mm female to male adapter Connect the 2 4 mm female to male adapter to the RF IN connector on the 11612V Option K11 bias network Connect one end of the port 2 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 2 Connect the other end of the test port 2 test port cable to the 2 4 mm male to male adapter Connect the other end of the 2 4 mm male to male adapter to the RF IN connector of the 11612V K21 bias network Connect one semi rigid cable to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 1 bias network Connect the other semi rigid cable to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 2 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 1 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 2 bias network e The triaxial cable model number is 16494A Option 002 Leave the GNDU connector on the port 1 bias network open The test port cables model number is 85133F The 2 4 mm female to male adapter model number is 11900C Without this adapter the test port cable will not properly mate with the bias network RF IN connector The 2 4mm male to male adapter model number is 11900A The semi rigid cables par
72. ide utilizes the following safety notations Familiarize yourself with each notation and its meaning before operating the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system WARNING A WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to the product or loss of important data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met A NOTE calls the user s attention to an important point or special information within the text It provides additional information or instructions Installation and User s Guide 3 Safety Symbols and Instrument M arkings Symbols and markings in documentation and on instruments alert you to potential risks provide information about conditions and comply with international regulations Table A defines the safety symbols and Table B on page 5 defines the instrument markings you may find in the documentation or on an instrument Table A Safety Symbols Definition Z FHFLO II SEEPS Warning risk of electric shock Warning hot surface
73. ing System Performance Modeling System Configuration Overview 18 RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 19 Figure 1 System Block Diagram 19 The RF Subsystem 20 The DC Subsystem 20 The Bias Networks 21 Component Integration 22 Figure 2 System Components 23 Table 3 Front Panel System Connections with Agilent 4156C 24 Figure 3 Front Panel Connections with Agilent 4156C 25 Table 4 Front Panel System Connections with Agilent E5260A or E5270B 26 Figure 4 Front Panel Wiring Diagram with Agilent E5260A or E5270B 27 Table 5 Rear Panel System Connections with Agilent 4156C 28 Figure 5 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram with Agilent 4156C 29 Table 6 Rear Panel System Connections with Agilent E5260A or E5270B 30 Figure 6 Rear Panel Wiring with Agilent E5260A or E5270B 31 Figure 7 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration 32 CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 33 Figure 8 System Block Diagram 33 The CV Subsystem 34 Component Integration 34 Figure 9 System Components 35 Table 7 Front Panel System Connections 36 Figure 10 Front Panel Wiring Diagram 37 Table 8 Rear Panel System Connections 38 Figure 11 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram 39 Figure 12 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration 40 Figure 13 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration 41 The Low Leakage Switch Mainframe 42 Table 9 Rear Panel Connections including Low Leakage Switch Mainframe 42 Figure 14 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram including Low Leakage S
74. ion Type Full 2 port with sliding loads Temperature 25 C 5 C Range Warm upTime gt 0 5 hour M aximum Output Power Frequency Range GHz 0 045 to 10 0 10 0t0 20 0 20 0t030 0 30 0 to 40 0 40 0 to 45 0 45 0 to 50 0 Maximum output power 3dBm 0dBm 4 dBm 8 dBm 11 dBm 17 dBm Dynamic Range System dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the source maximum output power Reflection measurements are limited by directivity Therefore system dynamic range only applies to transmission measurements Frequency Range GHz 0 045 t00 5 0 5t02 0 2 0to010 0 10 0to 20 0 20 0to0 30 0 30 0t0 40 0 40 0t0 45 0 45 0 to 50 0 System 92 dB 117 dB 120 dB 119 dB 109 dB 105 dB 102 dB 95 dB dynamic range 142 Installation and User s Guide Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary G M easurement Port Characteristics Frequency Range GHz Residual 0 045 to 2 0 2 0 to 20 0 20 0 to 40 0 40 0 to 50 0 Directivity 42 dB 42 dB 38 dB 36 dB Source match 41 dB 38 dB 33 dB 31dB Load match 42 dB 42 dB 37 dB 35 dB Reflection tracking 0 001 0 2 dB C 0 008 0 2 dB C 0 020 0 3 dB C 0 027 0 4 dB C Transmission tracking 0 019 0 2 dB C 0 053 0 2 dB C 0 114 0 3 dB C 0 215 0 4 dB C M easurement Uncertainty Measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS Root Sum Square model for the contribution of random errors such as noise and typi
75. iori Research SA G70 Low Maise errant Ample The 1 f Noise Subsystem The Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer in conjunction with a customer furnished Stanford Model SR570 low noise amplifier measures the flicker noise 1 f noise of active devices Controlled by IC CAP device modeling software the dynamic signal analyzer generates reliable 1 f noise measurement data which are analyzed and extracted in IC CAP Figure 17 shows the system configuration for 1 f noise measurements 46 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 17 1 f Noise Measurement Block Diagram Stanford Research SR 570 Low Moise Current Amplifier Currant Amplilier Wa Max voltage 6 wolts Max current milllampe Agilent 41560 Precision Agilent 358704 Semicondector Parameter Analyzer Dynamic Signal Analyzer DEERE he hd System Controller and IC CAP Software Installation and User s Guide 47 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Component Integration System component integration is performed at the Agilent Technologies factory The individual components are placed into the rack and the required cabling is connected between the instruments After factory integration the system is tested to verify functional performance The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system includes the following components as shown in Figure 18 on pa
76. iption GPIB cable 1 meter GPIB cable 2 meter GPIB cable 4 meters GPIB cable 0 5 meter M ounting plates bias networks to probe station Bias network port 1 45 MHz to 50 GHz 0 5 A Bias network port 2 45 MHz to 50 GHz 0 5 A Adapter 2 4 mm male to male Adapter 2 4 mm female to female Adapter 2 4 mm male to female Adapter BNC 50 ohm female female Adapter coax Adapter BNC coaxial tee Adapter triaxial BNC female to male Test leads 4 terminal pair 1 98 meter Interlock cable 1 5 meter GNDU cable 1 5 meter 69 2 Installing the System Table 18 Replaceable Parts continued Part or Model Number Description 70 16494A Option 001 16494A Option 002 16494B Option 001 16494B Option 002 34401A 35181M 35670A 35670A Option AX4 35670A Option AY2 35670A Option AY6 35670A Option 1D4 41501B 41501B Option 410 41501B Option 412 41501B Option 420 41501B Option 422 41501B Option 902 41501B Option 903 4156C Triaxial cable 1 5 meter Triaxial cable 3 meter Kelvin triaxial cable 1 5 meter Kelvin triaxial cable 3 meter Digital multimeter Storage drawer Dynamic signal analyzer Rack flange kit Two input channel configuration Four input channel configuration Arbitrary source SM U PGU expander with GN DU and cable Add 41501B with high power SMU and cables Add high power SMU 2 PGUs and cables Add 2 medium power SM Us and cables Add 2 medium power SM Us 2 PGUs and cables Cable
77. l press M acro Local gt Preset In the Channel menu click Power In the Power dialog box scroll the Test Port Power value to 20 dBm then click OK In the Sweep menu point to Number of Points and click 101 In the Sweep menu select IF Bandwidth In the IF Bandwidth dialog box scroll to 1 000 kHz then click OK Inthe Sweep menu select Sweep Setup In the Sweep Setup dialog box select the Stepped Sweep check box and click OK In the network analyzer s Calibration menu select Calibration Wizard In the Calibration Wizard Begin Calibration dialog box select SmartCal GUIDED Calibration Use M echanical Standards radio button and click Next Follow the displayed prompts to calibrate the network analyzer In the File menu select Save As In the Save As dialog box using the keyboard or by clicking Edit File Name enter TEST CST then click OK This removes the instrument from GPIB control activates the front panel interface and returns the instrument to its factory preset condition Actions c through h prepare the network analyzer for a full range 2 port calibration using the same instrument state settings used by the IC CAP functional verification test macro For detailed instructions see Performing a Coaxial System Measurement Calibration on page 115 This begins a modified full 2 port calibration e When prompted to connect a standard to either Port 1 or Port 2
78. light the Cal File Name value and enter TEST CST This opens the File Open dialog box This opens a list of model files Scroll the list if needed This displays a list of modeling files in the Files list of the File Open dialog This opens the Atten model window The Atten model window contains tab folders used to interact with the model data This opens the M odel Variables tab folder This sets the start frequency of the model to 45 MHz This sets the stop frequency of the model to 50 GHz This sets the maximum current to 90 milliamps This opens the 5 tab folders used for the S_vs_freq setup This opens the Instrument Options tab folder Adjustable instrument parameters are listed in group boxes titled as instrument model number bus address instrument address for example AgilentPNA 7 16 for the network analyzer group box Terminate your value entries by pressing Enter on the controller keyboard Installation and User s Guide 97 3 Verifying System Functionality To perform the system functional verification test continued Step Action Notes 10 Configure the instrument state for calibration 11 Calibrate the network analyzer 12 Save the calibration and instrument state data to the C Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer Documents folder b oO Disconnect the attenuator from the semi rigid cables In the Utility key group on the network analyzer front pane
79. measurement efficiency by eliminating the need to manually change the probe positions on a manual probe station The E5250A is used to route signals from the 4156C and the 4284A to the probe card cable and on to probe card and probe station Table9 Rear Panel Connections including Low Leakage Switch Mainframe Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector ToConnector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE SMU E5250A Option 002 HRSMU1 INPUT 2 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE SMU E5250A Option 002 HRSMU1 INPUT 1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE SMU E5250A Option 002 HRSM U2 INPUT 3 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE SMU E5250A Option 002 HRSM U2 INPUT 4 5 16048D LCR meter BNC 4284A UNKNOWN T1 amp T2 CV1 E5250A test cable amp CV2 6 10833D GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB 4284A 7 10833D GPIB cable GPIB 4284A GPIB GPIB E8364B 8 10833D GPIB cable GPIB E8364B GPIB GPIB E5250A 9 10833C GPIB cable GPIB E5250A GPIB GPIB Controller T1 1250 2405 BNC tee BNC 4284A Hlpot Hicur CV1 E5250A T2 1250 2405 BNC tee BNC 4284A LOpot LOcur CV2 E5250A 42 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 14 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram including Low Leakage Switch Mainframe Installation and User s Guide 43 1 Introducing the Agilent 8522
80. measurements in a floating ground configuration see To ensure your safety while using the system on page 76 This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the mains supply cord The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited If this product is not used as specified the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired This product must be used only ina normal condition in which all means for protection are intact only DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATM OSPHERE Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or flames DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel Installing additional instruments may destabilize the rack cabinet Installing additional instruments into the cabinet electrical system could produce excessive leakage current If the protective earth conductor is interrupted or faulted the user risks serious injury or de
81. mmunity test 9 compliance CSA 1010 8 compliance statement of 8 conformity declaration of 8 connections system 28 36 50 52 controller system overview 59 CPU requirements controller 59 crate shipment packing procedure 108 unpacking procedure 66 CSA 1010 compliance 8 customer support Agilent Technologies 107 D DC subsystem Seeparameter analyzer or parametric measurement solution declaration of conformity 8 diagrams block 1 f noise measurement 47 block CV system 33 block system 19 cabling DC RF 32 40 41 54 55 integration system component 35 49 reflection uncertainty network analyzer 143 test setup verification 95 transmission uncertainty network analyzer 144 wiring system 27 29 37 39 51 53 digital multimeter GPIB address 56 display requirements controller 59 drift measurement errors 114 dynamic range 114 142 dynamic signal analyzer calibration cycle 117 functional verification procedure manual 134 GPIB address 56 overview 46 E5250A Seeswitch mainframe E5260A 70B Seeparametric measurement solution E5810A SeeLAN GPIB gateway E8364B Seenetwork analyzer electrical requirements 64 electrostatic discharge immunity test compliance with 9 precautions against 79 EMC requirements compliance with 9 environmental requirements 64 errors measurement correcting 114 expander SMU PGU overview 20 extractor fan 71 F fan extractor 71 feedthrough pan
82. neously to the device under test DUT The bias networks are configured with 2 4 mm DC RF output connectors for connection to a DUT a test fixture or probe station as shown in Figure 21 on page 54 Installation and User s Guide 21 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Component Integration System component integration is performed at the Agilent Technologies factory The individual components are placed into the rack and the required cabling is connected between the instruments After factory integration the system is tested to verify functional performance The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system includes the following components as shown in Figure 2 on page 23 e Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer e Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer or optionally Agilent E5260A or E5270B e Agilent 11612V Option K11 bias network port 1 e Agilent 11612V Option K21 bias network port 2 e Agilent 85133F flexible test port cable set e Agilent E3661B 1 6 meter rack cabinet e filler panels feedthrough panels work surface cables and adapters For systems with Agilent 4156C front panel connections are listed in Table 3 on page 24 and illustrated in Figure 3 on page 25 For systems with Agilent 4156C rear panel connections are listed in Table 5 on page 28 and illustrated in Figure 5 on page 29 For systems with Agilent E5260A or E5270B front panel connection
83. nt calibration before performing device measurements Repeat the measurement calibration if the ambient temperature of the measurement environment has deviated 1 C since the last measurement calibration This procedure performs a modified full 2 port measurement calibration to remove the following errors e Directivity e Source load match e Reflection tracking e Transmission tracking The isolation calibration crosstalk correction has been omitted Isolation calibration is only required when measuring high isolation devices such as a switch in the open position or high dynamic range devices such as filters with a high level of rejection Required Tools e Agilent 85225F performance modeling system e Agilent 85056A 2 4 mm calibration kit or e Agilent 85056D 2 4 mm calibration kit 114 Installation and User s Guide Enhancing Measurement Accuracy A Performing a Coaxial System Measurement Calibration Complete the following steps to perform a coaxial system measurement calibration and increase the accuracy of your device measurements Modify these instructions as necessary to perform an in fixture or on wafer measurement calibration To perform the system measurement calibration Step Action Note 1 Preset the network On the network analyzer press Preset analyzer 2 Open the Calibration a Inthe network analyzer s Calibration menu Wizard and choose a select Calibration Wizard guided calibration b Inthe Calibra
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85. ntation The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community This product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical electronic product in domestic household waste To return unwanted products contact your local Agilent Technologies office or see www agilent com for more information The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International The C tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia This signifies compliance with the Australian EM C Framework regulations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act of 1992 This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPER 11 Clause 4 This text indicates product compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 Operator Safety Requirements The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this system Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates Installation and User s Guide safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product Agilent Technologies Inc assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements For additional safety precautions including precautions for making device
86. o Chapter 3 Verifying System Functionality starting on page 91 Installation and User s Guide 89 2 90 Installing the System Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide 3 Verifying System Functionality To choose a verification process 92 Understanding the System Functional Verification Test 94 Performing the System Functional Verification Test 95 To enhance measurement accuracy on page 112 Performing a Coaxial System Measurement Calibration on page 115 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 121 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Use the procedures in this chapter to verify the functionality of the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system This chapter includes procedures for choosing varying degrees of functional verification and performing the required post installation system functional verification test ot Agilent Technologies 91 3 Verifying System Functionality To choose a verification process System functionality can be verified using several different processes depending on the level system or subsystem of functional verification required and the available tools The procedure provided in Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 verifies that all of the system instruments interface correctly and that the sys
87. oltage setup This sets the cable length in the LCR meter instrument options This performs a calibration on the LCR meter The BNC tee part number is 1250 2405 This measures the open circuit capacitance The measured result should be less than 10E 15 farads To familiarize yourself with the IC CAP software refer to the first three chapters of the Agilent IC CAP 2004 User s Guide model number 85190D t To save this hardware configuration on the IC CAP main menu bar choose File gt Save As and enter a filename for example configl hwd the file suffix must be hwa To save this hardware configuration on the IC CAP main menu bar choose File gt Save As and enter a filename for example configl hwd the file suffix must be hwa S12 is identical to S21 because the attenuator is assumed to be symmetrical This completes the functional verification procedure 100 Installation and User s Guide Verifying System Functionality If you encounter a problem VY Check the system connections and settings 1 2 3 4 system connections to the DUT system interconnections GPIB cabling GPIB address settings VY Perform the DC subsystem self test in Appendix B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 119 VY Perform the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer operator s check in Appendix C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 123
88. on and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test 130 Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test 131 If you encounter a problem 132 Performing the System Functional Verification Test on page 95 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 121 Use the instructions in this appendix to perform a manual CV subsystem functional verification test ee Agilent Technologies 129 D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test 130 Use the procedure provided in Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test to manually confirm the functionality of the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter This procedure does not verify performance to specification This procedure confirms that the precision LCR meter is ready for performance verification and or operation by confirming the following hardware functionality memory card read write test LED display test LCD display test handler I F test scanner I F EEPROM read write test scanner I F I O test bias current I F I O test Required Tools See Chapter 10 of the Agilent 4284A precision LCR meter operation manual Installation and Us
89. onality of instruments in the RF and DC subsystems To verify the functionality of other system components continue to the appropriate situation listed in this table 92 Installation and User s Guide Verifying System Functionality 3 To choose a system verification process continued Situation Action Note 2 If you would like to Complete the steps listed in Performing the manually check the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on functionality of the page 125 Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer without using the GPIB interface 3 If you would like to Complete the steps listed in Performing the manually check the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on functionality of the page 121 Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer without using the GPIB interface 4 If you would like to Complete the steps listed in Performing the manually check the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test on functionality of the page 121 Agilent E5260A 70B without using the GPIB interface 5 If you would like to Complete the steps listed in Performing the manually check the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test on functionality of the page 131 Agilent 4284A without using the GPIB interface 6 If you would like to Complete the steps listed in Performing the manually check the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification functionality of the Test on page
90. ons as a high pass filter and DC block The sense bias tee provides a through path for DC Both force and sense tees include resistive capacitive oscillation suppression circuitry to help prevent low frequency bias oscillation of the device under test Refer to Figure 24 Figure 24 Bias Network Schematic Inemleting Washers Oc FORCE Floating Trias RCE ENC 3 Mcillaian Supression Networks i BF DC OUT 24 mm Maached pair 140 Installation and User s Guide Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Installation and User s Guide e ee ee G 7 e Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary J Network Analyzer System Performance 142 Dynamic Range 142 M easurement Uncertainty 143 Related Topics RF and DC M easurement System Configuration on page 19 Performance Characteristics and Specifications on page 61 Use this appendix to reference a summary of the network analyzer performance specifications Apg Agilent Technologies 141 G Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary Network Analyzer System Performance The following specifications describe the system performance of the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer Option 014 and UNL configuration for measurements between 45 MHz and 50 GHz Calibration Kit Agilent 85056A 2 4 mm precision with sliding loads Cables Agilent 85133F 2 4 mm flexible test port cable set Calibrat
91. ont of the system route the cable through the upper feedthrough panel From the rear of the system route the ground triaxial cable through the port 2 hole in the lower feedthrough panel Connect the ground triaxial cable to the port 2 bias network GN DU connector Connect one end of the port 1 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 1 Connect the other end of the test port 1 test port cable to the 2 4 mm female to male adapter Connect the 2 4 mm female to male adapter to the RF IN connector on the 11612V Option K11 bias network Connect one end of the port 2 test port cable to the Agilent E8364B test port 2 Connect the other end of the test port 2 test port cable to the 2 4 mm male to male adapter Connect the other end of the 2 4 mm male to male adapter to the RF IN connector of the 11612V K21 bias network The medium power SMU is the Agilent E5281A The high power SMU is the Agilent E5280A The port 1 bias network is the 11612V K11 The port 2 bias network is the 11612V K21 The ground triaxial cable model number is 16493L Option 002 Leave the GN DU connector on the port 1 bias network open The test port cables model number is 85133F The 2 4 mm female to male adapter model number is 11900C Without this adapter the test port cable will not properly mate with the bias network RF IN connector The 2 4 mm male to male adapter model number is 11900A Installation and User s Guide 85 2
92. ormance M odeling System Performance Modeling System Configuration Overview 18 RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 19 CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 33 1 f Noise CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 45 The System Controller 59 Performance Characteristics and Specifications 61 Installing the System on page 63 Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary on page 141 Understanding the Bias Networks on page 137 Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the measurement configurations of the performance modeling system This chapter introduces the system by describing its operational theory integration and performance ot Agilent Technologies 17 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Performance M odeling System Configuration Overview 18 The standard Agilent 85225F performance modeling system measures the DC and RF performance of active and passive devices You may configure the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system to measure CV and 1 f noise with the addition of optional instrumentation and IC CAP 1 f noise measurement modules For RF and DC performance measurement system configurations see RF and DC Measurement System Configuration on page 19 For CV RF and DC performance measurement system configurations see CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration on page 29 For 1 f noise CV RF and DC performance measurement s
93. plete the Operator s Check window reappears showing the test results for Port 1 When the Port 2 test is complete the Operator s Check window reappears showing the test results for Port 2 Installation and User s Guide 125 C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test To perform the RF subsystem functional verification test continued Step Action Notes 5 Test the forward a From the Trace drop down menu transmission mode for point to M easure and click 21 channel 1 b Inspect the trace shown on the display It should be similar to the trace shown to the right 6 Test the reverse a From the Trace drop down menu transmission mode for point to M easure and click 12 channel 1 b Inspect the trace shown on the display It should be similar to the trace shown to the right 7 Testthe reverse reflection a From the Trace drop down menu mode for channel 1 point to M easure and click 22 b Inspect the trace shown on the display It should be similar to the trace shown to the right 126 Installation and User s Guide RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test If you encounter a problem V Check the GPIB cable and connection V Check the GPIB address Y Consult the Troubleshooting chapter of the Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer service guide for troubleshooting information Installation and User s Guide C 127 C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 128 Installati
94. r s Guide In This Guide 10 This guide provides instruction on installing verifying and servicing the system as well as an introductory system overview and reference material This information is presented for use by the customer or an Agilent Technologies field engineer Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System This chapter provides a description of the system its components integration and characteristics Installing the System Here you will find instruction on preparing the installation site receiving and inspecting the system including a receiving checklist installing the worksurface ensuring operator safety connecting the bias networks and powering on the system Verifying System Functionality Turn here for instruction on choosing a level of system verification and performing a post installation functional verification test using a system controller running IC CAP software Servicing the System This chapter includes instruction on troubleshooting the system removing and replacing system components ordering replacement parts and acquiring additional assistance in solving measurement problems Enhancing Measurement Accuracy See this appendix for instruction on cleaning the system connections performing a system measurement calibration and suggested intervals for periodic component calibration DC Subsystem Functional Verification Tests Turn here to find Agilent 4156C precision
95. r or notify appropriate parties Agilent Technologies sales representative replace damaged equipment without b Report the shipment damage to the waiting for a claim settlement from the shipping carrier shipping carrier c Provide all cartons and packaging material for inspection by the shipping carrier Installation and User s Guide 65 2 Installing the System To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet The racked system is shipped upright secured to a pallet Other system components are shipped separately Follow these instructions to unpack and inspect the rack cabinet and the racked system components Required Tools e 9 16 inch wrench or adjustable end wrench e Prying tool to remove packaging clamps Always wear safety glasses when removing the clamps and other packing materials from the crate CAUTION repacked Be careful not to bend the clamps while removing them from the Shipping crate You may reuse the clamps when the system is To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet Step Action Notes 1 Remove the outer packing a crate 2 Remove the packaging a materials b Remove the clamps holding the packing crate top cover in place Remove the top cover and set it aside Remove the clamps holding the first packing crate wall in place Insure that two other people are available to hold the last two walls in place as the last set of clamps is removed Remove t
96. rforms the self test during signal analyzer analyzer to line power power up b Switch on the line power 2 View the results a Observe the results on the analyzer If the instrument self test fails consult Chapter display 4 Troubleshooting the Analyzer in the Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer service guide Installation and User s Guide 135 E 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test If you encounter a problem V Check the GPIB cable and connection V Check the GPIB address VY Consult the Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the Analyzer in the Agilent 35670A dynamic signal analyzer service guide for troubleshooting information 136 Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide e ee F 7 oe Understanding the Bias Networks e Features 138 Characteristics 139 Operation 140 Bias Network Schematic 140 To connect the bias networks on page 80 Performing a Coaxial System Measurement Calibration on page 115 Use this appendix to learn more about the bias networks This appendix includes a list of features connections a table of device characteristics information on internal operation and a schematic diagram of the bias networks ee Agilent Technologies 137 F Understanding the Bias Networks Features 138 Using the Agilent 11612V K11 and K21 bias networks you can simultaneously supply DC bi
97. rmation Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector ToConnector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 10833A GPIB cable GPIB 4156C GPIB GPIB E8364B 2 10833C GPIB cable GPIB E8364B GPIB GPIB Controller 30 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure6 Rear Panel Wiring with Agilent E5260A or E5270B Installation and User s Guide 31 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 7 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration Systems with Agilent 4156C 11613 kii Rin Mari EOLIE AFIN READE DUT Seri Rigid Cabla j E F 15 cm SMA m m 1 BS 107 200 Sari Begid Cabin 15 cm SHA m i E 164948 Ope WEE Trinnial Cable Jra Systems with Agilent E5260A or E5270B 1 95107 20008 Sami ripid Cable B jach 24 am jmn 0 EEDIT 2000 Sere nge d Cable dingh 2 4 men jm m 8 144 Opi 002 Tingid Cabia J 32 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration With the addition of a precision LCR meter the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system measures the DC RF and CV performance of active and passive devices The IC CAP software then extracts the device parameters and displays the results The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system for CV RF and
98. s are listed in Table 4 on page 26 and illustrated in Figure 4 on page 27 For systems with Agilent E5260A or E5270B rear panel connections are listed in Table 6 on page 30 and illustrated in Figure 6 on page 31 22 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 Figure 2 System Components Agilent E3661 1 6 Meter Rack Cabinet Agilent E7324 7 E14 Filler Panel Agilent 4156C Precision Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer Agilent ET HA EIA Filler Panel Agilent EEI648 PNA Vector Network Analyzer Agilent EI6688 Feedthroigh Panel Agilent 85106 600138 Anti Static Work Surface Agilent EHA EIA Filler Panel Agilent ES66ER Feedthrough Panel Agilent E77354 5 E1A Filler Panel Agilent 191M Storage Drawer Installation and User s Guide 23 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Table 3 Front Panel System Connections with Agilent 4156C Component Information Connection Information Designator Model Description Connector From Connector ToConnector On Number Type Instrument Labeled Labeled Instrument 1 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 2 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K11 Option 002 HRSMU1 3 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C SENSE DC SENSE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU2 4 16494A Triaxial cable Triax BNC 4156C FORCE DC FORCE 11612V K21 Option 002 HRSMU2 5 164
99. sceptibility of the performance modeling system _ 1000 tim Interference Standards Performance M odeling System Performance Specifications The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system adheres to the performance specifications of an Agilent E8364B PNA Series vector network analyzer Refer to Appendix G Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary starting on page 141 Installation and User s Guide 61 1 62 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System RF Subsystem Performance Specifications The overall performance of a network analyzer is dependent on the individual instruments system configuration user defined operating conditions measurement calibration and cables For a specification summary refer to Appendix G Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary starting on page 141 In any high frequency measurement residual errors contribute uncertainties to the results When the system is configured with a probe station microwave probes on wafer calibration standards or test fixtures additional uncertainties are contributed to the measurement results Refer to the manufacturer s documentation for information on probe Station or test fixture characteristics DC Subsystem Specifications Specifications for the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer are listed in its user s guide chapter 7 of Volume 1 General Information
100. st Complete these steps to run the self test and verify the operation the DC subsystem For Agilent 4156C subsystems To perform the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer self test Step Notes 1 Disconnect all cables from the measurement terminals on the 4156C rear panel Connect the 4156C to line power Switch on the instrument line power switch Wait 1 hour before continuing to step 5 Press System gt CALIB DIAG Press DIAG SELFTST ALL The analyzer displays the SYSTEM SELF CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS screen This begins the calibration and self test process PASS FAIL or DONE appear in the STATUS column If a failure occurs an error code is displayed in the ERROR column See If you encounter a problem If no errors occur DIAG SELF TEST ALL PASS appears in the lower left hand corner of the display If you encounter a problem Y Refer to the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer manual titled If You Have a Problem for an explanation of the error codes See the chapter titled If Errors Occur When You Perform Self Calibration or Diagnostics VY Refer to the troubleshooting information in the service manual for the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer Installation and User s Guide 121 B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test For Agilent E5260A 70B DC subsystems To perform the Agilent E5260A
101. st 120 Required Tools 120 Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test 121 If you encounter a problem 121 Installation and User s Guide 15 If you encounter a problem 122 C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 124 Required Tools 124 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test 125 If you encounter a problem 127 D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test 130 Required Tools 130 Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test 131 If you encounter a problem 132 E 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test 134 Required Tools 134 Performing the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test 135 If you encounter a problem 136 F Understanding the Bias Networks Features 138 Characteristics 139 Table 20 11612V Option K11 K21 Bias Network Characteristics 139 Operation 140 Figure 24 Bias Network Schematic 140 G Network Analyzer Performance Specification Summary Network Analyzer System Performance 142 Maximum Output Power 142 Dynamic Range 142 Measurement Port Characteristics 143 Measurement Uncertainty 143 Index Installation and User s Guide Related Topics Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System Installation and User s Guide 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Perf
102. steps to remove a system component for periodic component calibration service or repair These servicing instructions are provided for use by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages Disconnect the product from all voltage sources before opening covers or removing parts To remove a system component Step Note 1 2 Turn off all components Disconnect the system from line power Disconnect all cables from the instrument to be removed Prepare a surface near the rack cabinet to place the removed system component Lower the stabilizing legs on the rack cabinet From the front of the rack cabinet remove the four screws 2 screws on each rack mount attaching the instrument s rack mount and handle kit to the rack cabinet As another person steadies the rack cabinet hold the instrument by the rack mount handles and Slowly pull forward Some components may weigh more than 50 pounds and may require more than one person to remove Safely Save the rack mount screws by reinserting them in the rack cabinet frame nuts Follow the steps in reverse order to replace a system component Installation and User s Guide 105 4 Servicing the System Following the replacement of a system component complete the procedure in Performing th
103. t a fuses with incorrect ratings 7 Install the instrument so that the ON OFF switch is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator Do not touch any of the DC subsystem output connectors when the shorting bar is disconnected and a floating ground measurement is in progress Warn others working in the system s vicinity of the potential shock hazards Switch off the DC subsystem and discharge the capacitors If you do not switch off the instruments complete ALL of the following precautionary steps Terminate the DC subsystem measurement by pressing the Stop key and confirming that the MEASUREMENT indicator is not lit Deactivate the standby mode if used by pressing the Standby key and confirming that the Standby indicator is not lit Confirm that the HIGH VOLTAGE indicator is not lit Open the interlock connection After finding the cause of failure replace component fuses with fuses of the same current rating and of the type specified in the instrument s product documentation For additional information see the following section Precautions for Performing Floating Ground Measurements Failure to use correctly rated fuses could result in a fire hazard and damage to the equipment The ON OFF switch is the system disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuit from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument Alternately an externally installed switch or circuit break
104. t number is 85107 20004 Installation and User s Guide 81 2 Installing the System Agilent 4156C Systems with Agilent 41501B Expander Box To connect the bias networks Step Action 1 For Agilent 4156C with 41501B expander box systems refer to the following figure 2 Connect the triaxial a cables from the 4156C to the bias networks 3 Connect and route the a triaxial cable from 4156C HRSM U3 FORCE connector to the port 2 b bias network i i i i i i i I I I I I I I I I I I I I Te 41580 1 HRS gt SENSE FORCE I I Li I I I L 1 L I L L L L L L L L L L KENGE FORCE 11900C 11612 KTT ADAPTER BIAS NETWORK 1h4544 DOZ TRIAXIAL CABLES SEMI RIGID i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i I I I I I I Te W158 i HPSMU Ta 408008 i SENSESFOACE GMDU I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I V1612V R21 BIAS METWORK 11900A ADAPTER ee Connect the triaxial cables from the 4156C HRSM U1 FORCE and SENSE connectors to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 1 bias network Connect the triaxial cables from the 41501B HPSMU FORCE and SENSE connectors to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 2 bias network From the rear of the system connect one end of the triaxial cable to the GNDU connector on the 41501B rear panel From the rear of the system route the cable through t
105. tall and configure the system This chapter includes important information on operational safety as well as instruction on preparing the installation site unpacking the system ensuring the completeness of the system shipment installing the work surface performing final system configuration and powering on the system ott Agilent Technologies 63 2 Installing the System To prepare the installation site CAUTION This product is designed for indoor use in Installation Category Il and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010 1 and 664 respectively Follow these steps to prepare the site for system installation To prepare the installation site 64 Step Notes 1 Ensure that your installation site meets the environmental requirements 2 Ensure that your installation site meets the electrical requirements e Environmental requirements temperature relative humidity altitude and clearance are listed in Table 16 Electrical requirements are listed in Table 17 Table 16 Environmental Requirements Environmental Parameter Temperature Relative humidity Altitude Clearance behind and above rack System Requirement 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F t Maximum 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C Up to 3000 meters approximately 10000 feet 15 centimeters 6 inches minimum Install air conditioning and heating as needed to achieve the required ambient tempera
106. tem 1 The LAN GPIB Gateway The Agilent E5810A LAN GPIB gateway provides access to the system s GPIB instrumentation over an existing local area network It allows the use of SICL or VISA based applications designed for GPIB over the LAN without modifying the application beyond a simple address change The gateway is a combination of hardware and SICL VISA software It uses client server technology to extend the standard remotely over the LAN allowing remote control from an alternative more convenient or safer location Installation and User s Guide 57 1 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System Figure 23 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram for LAN GPIB Gateway GPIB cables Agilemt ESHDA GPIB LAN Gateway with Mounting Kit LAN cable to hub 58 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance Modeling System 1 The System Controller A customer furnished UNIX workstation or personal computer running Agilent IC CAP software controls the hardware via GPIB while making device measurements then stores simulates and optimizes device parameters using predefined or user defined device models Table 13 on page 59 lists the personal computer requirements Table 14 on page 59 lists the UNIX workstation requirements Table 13 Personal Computer Requirements Parameter Requirement Operating system CPU Display Hard disk space RAM Virtual memory Microsoft Windows NT
107. tem can make software driven measurements using a controller running the IC CAP software Manual functional verification procedures for DC RF CV and 1 f noise subsystem components can be found in e Appendix B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 119 e Appendix C RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 123 e Appendix D CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 129 e Appendix E 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test starting on page 133 These tests do NOT verify that the system instrumentation conform to their individual performance specifications To verify the performance of the individual system components complete the appropriate performance tests listed in their individual product documentation Follow these steps to choose a system functional verification process based upon your current situation To choose a system verification process Situation Action Note 1 Ifthe system has recently Complete the steps listed in Performing the Completion of the System Functional been installed oroneof System Functional Verification Test on Verification Test is required after the DC or RF subsystem page 95 system installation or whenever an RF instruments has been or DC subsystem component has been replaced and you have serviced or replaced IC CAP software The System Functional Verification Test verifies the functi
108. tion Test on page 95 Performing the RF Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 125 Performing the CV Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 131 Performing the 1 f Noise Subsystem Functional Verification Test on page 135 Use this appendix to perform a DC subsystem functional verification test using the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer s front panel interface ee Agilent Technologies 119 B DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test Understanding the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test Use this procedure to manually confirm the functionality of the DC subsystem The procedure provided in Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test confirms For Agilent 4156C subsystems e the internal operation of the Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer For Agilent E5260A 70B DC subsystems e the operation of the Agilent E5260A 70B parametric measurement mainframe e the operation of the plug in source monitor units This procedure runs a self test initiated from the instrument s front panel The test includes a self calibration routine to improve short term accuracy Required Tools e Agilent 4156C precision semiconductor parameter analyzer e Agilent E5260A 70B parametric measurement mainframe 120 Installation and User s Guide DC Subsystem Functional Verification Test B Performing the DC Subsystem Functional Verification Te
109. tion Wizard dialog box select Use Mechanical Stds in the Guided Calibrations group box 3 Choose the DUT a Inthe Guided Calibration Select DUT connector types Connectors dialog box select the 4 Choose the calibration kit a appropriate DUT connector type for the connections the Port 1 and Port 2 bias networks Click Next In the Guided Calibration Select Version 2 Cal Kits dialog box select the appropriate calibration kit for example 85056D for the Port 1 and Port 2 bias network Click Next Installation and User s Guide 115 A Enhancing Measurement Accuracy To perform the system measurement calibration continued Step Action Note 5 Calibrate the network a analyzer through the bias networks cables and adapters using the b standard open short c load and through 6 Savethe calibrationand a instrument state datato b the C Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer Documents folder Follow the prompts to connect the standard open to the Port 1 bias network RF DC OUTPUT Click M easure Follow the prompts to connect the standard short to the Port 1 bias network RF DC OUTPUT Click M easure Follow the prompts to connect the standard broadband load to the Port 1 bias network RF DC OUTPUT Click M easure Repeat actions a through f for the Port 2 calibration measurements Follow the prompts to connect the standard through between the Port 1 and Port 2 bias networks RF DC
110. trument s rear panel serial number page 107 match the serial numbers labels listed in the shipping documentation 68 e Ifan instrument serial number does not match the shipping document report mismatched serial number to your Agilent Technologies sales representative If all instrument serial numbers match the shipping documents continue to Step 2 Installation and User s Guide To verify the shipment continued Step Action Installing the System 2 Notes 2 Complete the receiving checklist a Compare the Bill of Materials to the system Refer to the Bill of Materials included components received in the shipment with the shipment b Verify the shipment is complete e ifthe shipment is confirmed incomplete go to step 3 e f you have confirmed the presence of all system components the receiving process is complete Proceed to the next section To ensure your safety while using the system on page 76 3 If the system is incomplete report missing items to your Agilent Technologies sales representative Fora list of support contacts see To receive additional assistance on page 107 Table 18 Replaceable Parts Part or Model Number 10833A 10833B 10833C 10833D 11612T Option K33 11612V Option K11 11612V Option K21 11900A 11900B 11900C 1250 0080 1250 1700 1250 2405C 1250 3231 16048D 16493 Option 001 16493L Option 001 Installation and User s Guide Descr
111. ture range t Accuracy enhanced measurement performance is specified at an ambient temperature range of 25 C 5 C After calibration hold the ambient temperature of the measurement environment to 1 C of the ambient temperature at the time of calibration Required to ensure the extractor fans can properly ventilate the system Table 17 Electrical Requirements Electrical Parameter Supply capability Circuit sharing System Requirement 100 120 volts 2000 VA 200 240 volts 2000 VA Do not connect air conditioning or motor operated equipment to the same ac circuit supplying line voltage to the system Installation and User s Guide Installing the System To receive the system Follow these steps to store inspect and confirm the system shipment To receive the system 2 Step Action Notes 1 Store and inspect the a Keep the shipping containers together Keep all cartons and packaging shipment unopened located in one area material until the entire shipment has b Inspect the shipping containers for been verified undamaged and damage complete and the system has passed e If the shipment is damaged continue to visual inspection and functional step 2 verification e ifthe shipment is verified undamaged continue to the next section To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet on page 66 2 Ifthe system is damaged a Report the shipment damage to your Agilent Technologies will repai
112. verification contact your corporate IT professional and ask for a permanent server IP address assignment for the LAN GPIB gateway For instructions on changing the server IP address see the LAN GPIB gateway installation and configuration guide To configure the LAN GPIB gateway Step Action Notes 20 Start the IC CAP PC version This starts IC CAP and opens the software a Select Start gt Programs gt IC CAP 2004 gt IC CAP Status and IC CAP M ain IC CAP windows UNIX version a Open a UNIX terminal window b At the prompt type iccap c Press Enter 21 Add the interface to the a From the IC CAP Main window menu bar This opens the IC CAP Hardware IC CAP Hardware Setup choose Tools gt Hardware Setup Setup window b Below the HP IB Interface group box click This opens the Add HP IB dialog box Add Interface e This configures the LAN GPIB c Inthe Add HP IB Interface dialog box enter gateway with its default server lan 192 0 0 192 hpib address as the performance modeling d Click OK system GPIB interface To familiarize yourself with the IC CAP software refer to the first three chapters of the Agilent IC CAP 2004 User s Guide model number 85190D t If there is an existing IC CAP interface for example HP IB select the existing interface and click Delete Interface before continuing to the next action This completes the installation process To confirm the functionality of the system continue t
113. witch Mainframe 43 Figure 15 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration with Low Leakage Switch Mainframe 44 Installation and User s Guide 13 14 1 f Noise CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration 45 Figure 16 System Block Diagram 46 Figure 17 1 f Noise Measurement Block Diagram 47 Component Integration 48 Figure 18 System Components 49 Table 10 Front Panel System Connections 50 Figure 19 Front Panel Wiring Diagram 51 Table 11 Rear Panel System Connections 52 Figure 20 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram 53 Figure 21 DC RF Cabling Diagram DC and RF Configuration 54 Figure 22 DC RF Cabling Diagram Parametric Configuration 55 Instrument Control Interface 56 Table 12 GPIB Addresses 56 The LAN GPIB Gateway 57 Figure 23 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram for LAN GPIB Gateway 58 The System Controller 59 Table 13 Personal Computer Requirements 59 Table 14 UNIX Workstation Requirements 59 The Rack Cabinet 60 Performance Characteristics and Specifications 61 Table 15 Supplemental System Characteristics 61 Interference Standards 61 Performance Modeling System Performance Specifications 61 RF Subsystem Performance Specifications 62 DC Subsystem Specifications 62 Bias Network Characteristics 62 2 Installing the System To prepare the installation site 64 Table 16 Environmental Requirements 64 Table 17 Electrical Requirements 64 To receive the system 65 To unpack the shipment crate containing the rack cabinet 6
114. work Connect the other semi rigid cable to the RF DC OUT connector of the port 2 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 1 bias network Connect the device under test to the semi rigid cable attached to the port 2 bias network The test port cables model number is 85133F The 2 4 mm female to male adapter model number is 11900C Without this adapter the test port cable will not properly mate with the bias network RF IN connector The 2 4mm male to male adapter model number is 11900A e The semi rigid cables part number is 85107 20004 Installation and User s Guide 83 2 Installing the System Agilent E5260A 70B Systems To connect the bias networks Step Action 1 For Agilent E5260A 70B systems refer to the following figure 2 Connect the triaxial cables to the E5260A 70B SMUs Ta PA MPSMIN SEMSE FORCE 119000 TIETZY KT ADAPTER BIAS NETWORK TEIH oe TRIAXIAL CABLES SEMI RIGID CABLES I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TERMA TemA HPS GNDU I SENSE FORCE 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TIBIZW Kel BIAS NETWORK 119004 ADAPTER TTT ITILiiiiet LLL LLL LLLLLELELELLLLELELLCL LLL From the front of the system rack connect triaxial cables to the front panel high power SMU FORCE and SENSE outputs on the E5260A 70B Connect a triaxial cable to the
115. xplosive atmosphere 6 window manager requirements controller 59 wiring diagram system 27 29 37 39 51 53 work surface installation procedure 74 part number 71 147 Index 148 Installation and User s Guide
116. ystem configurations see 1 f Noise CV RF and DC Measurement System Configuration on page 45 Installation and User s Guide Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System RF and DC Measurement System Configuration In conjunction with a compatible controller running 85190 Series IC CAP software the Agilent 85225F performance modeling system measures the DC and RF performance of active and passive devices The IC CAP software then extracts the device parameters and displays the results The Agilent 85225F performance modeling system is the integration of rack mounted RF and DC subsystems bias networks and a system controller as shown in Figure 1t Figure1 System Block Diagram i AF Subsystem Agilent ER3E48 Vector Netevork Analyzer Bias Networks DUT Test Fixtiere or Probe Station Agilent 4156 Precision Saencemdector F i m m m m m m ar The system controller is not included and must be provided t This block diagram shows a system with an Agilent 4156C as the DC subsystem Other instrumentation may be used See The DC Subsystem on page 20 Installation and User s Guide 2 BB SS SS BS SS BIS S SELES SELES RISES SI SSIS EISELE SIGS SISE Ea b System Controller and IC CAP Software 1 19 1 20 Introducing the Agilent 85225F Performance M odeling System The RF Subsystem S parameter device characterization is provid

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