B1506A Power Device Analyzer Datasheet

B1506A

Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design

Introduction

Evaluate all device parameters under various operating conditions to improve power electronics circuit design performance.

• Measures all IV parameters (Ron, BV, Leakage, Vth, Vsat, etc.)

• Measure transistor input, output, and reverse transfer capacitances (Ciss, Coss, Crss, Cies, Coes, Cres, Rg) at high bias voltages

• Qg curve measurement for Nch MOSFETs and IGBTs

• Power loss (conduction, driving, and switching) evaluation

• Menu-driven user interface specially designed for circuit designers (Easy Test Navigator - ETN)

• Quick and automatic device datasheet generation

• Datasheet characterization mode supports quick and easy evaluations of data sheet parameters

• Wide operation I/V (1500A, 3kV), Thermal test (−50 to +250 °C)

• Oscilloscope View provides visual verification of pulsed measurement waveforms

• Covers typical semiconductor devices and electronic components used in high-power circuits

Product Overview

The B1506A Power Device Analyzer for Circuit Design is a complete solution that can help power electronic circuit designers maximize the value of their power electronics products by enabling them to select the correct power semiconductor devices and components for their applications. It can evaluate all relevant device parameters under a wide range of operating conditions, including IV parameters such as breakdown voltage and on-resistance, as well as three terminal FET capacitances, gate charge, and power loss.

The B1506A has a wide range of capabilities that help it identify substandard semiconductor devices and components under actual circuit operating conditions, including a wide voltage and current range (3 kV and 1500 A), a wide temperature measurement range (-50 to +250 °C), fast pulsing capability, and subnA level current measurement capability. Its unique software interface, Easy Test Navigator, presents the user with a familiar device data sheet format, making it easy to characterize semiconductor devices and components without formal training. Integrated switching circuitry within the test fixture supports fully automated testing, which can automatically change between high voltage and high current testing and between IV and CV measurements. In addition, a unique plug-in style device test fixture socket adapter eliminates cable connection and other human-related errors.

The B1506A also supports the complete automation of thermal characterization. This can be accomplished through the integrated Thermostream control. Since the DUT is close to the B1506A’s measurement resources, the large parasitics caused by cable extensions leading to a temperature chamber do not exist. For this reason, oscillation-free ultra-high currents of up to 1500 A can be accurately evaluated at low and high temperatures.

The B1506A’s capabilities revolutionize power electronics circuit design by both helping to maximize end product value and accelerating product development cycles.

Specification Conditions

The measurement and output accuracy are specified under the conditions listed below.

Note: The SMU measurement and output accuracies are specified at the output terminals in the test fixture, except for capacitance measurement, which is specified at the output terminals of the MFCMU.

1. Temperature: 23 ±5 °C

2. Humidity: 20 to 70%, No condensation

3. Self-calibration after a 40-minute warm-up is required.

4. Ambient temperature changes less than ±1 °C after self-calibration execution. (Note: This does not apply to the MFCMU).

5. Measurement made within one hour after self-calibration execution. (Note: This does not apply to the MFCMU).

6. Calibration period: 1 year

7. SMU integration time setting: 10 PLC (1 nA to 1 A range, voltage range), 200 μs (20 A range), Averaging of high-speed ADC: 128 samples per 1 PLC

8. SMU filter: ON (for MPSMU)

9. The accuracy of the drain output current measurement specification is not guaranteed until 20 seconds after a voltage change.

Operating Conditions

The B1506A has to be used under the conditions listed below.

Temperature: +5 to +40 °C

Humidity: 20 to 70%, No condensation

When used with Thermostream and the air temperature is more than +20 °C

Temperature: +20 to +30 °C

Humidity: 20% to 70%, No condensation

When used with Thermostream and the air temperature is less than +20 °C

Temperature: +20 to +30 °C

Humidity: 20 to 50%, No condensation

When used with a Thermal plate

Temperature: +5 to +30 °C

Humidity: 20 to 70%, No condensation