The Keysight B1513B is a High Voltage Source Monitor Unit (HVSMU) module designed for the B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer system. It integrates voltage and current sourcing with measurement capabilities to perform accurate DC IV characterization of advanced semiconductor devices. As a plug-in module within the B1505A mainframe, the B1513B enables comprehensive power device evaluation alongside other measurement modules.
Technical Specifications
• Voltage Range: Up to 3000 V (pulsed and DC); ±1500 V / 2.5 A (pulsed); ±2200 V / 1.1 A (pulsed); 200 µV to 1500 V (standard); 200 µV to 3000 V (extended)
• Current Range: 10 fA to 8 mA (DC); 10 fA to 4 mA (extended voltage)
• Current Measurement Resolution: Sub-pA capability; pA resolution for leakage current up to 10 kV
• Form Factor: Plug-in module for B1505A mainframe (up to ten slots supported)
– Key Features
• Sub-pA current sensitivity enables leakage current measurement with pA resolution up to 10 kV
• Pulsed measurement capability: ±1500 V / 2.5 A and ±2200 V / 1.1 A options
• HV triaxial measurement terminals for direct device connection
• Remote control via GPIB (FLEX commands) and LAN (EasyEXPERT group+)
– Typical Applications
• High-voltage semiconductor device characterization
• Power device curve tracing and IV measurement
• Leakage current assessment in high-voltage components
• Gate charge measurement with optional N1274A adapter (20 A / 3 kV)
– Compatibility & Integration
The B1513B integrates within the B1505A mainframe alongside other modules such as the B1514A Medium Current SMU and B1512A High Current SMU. Compatible accessories include the N1267A High Voltage / High Current Fast Switch (B1513B/C models) and the N1274A On-Wafer Gate Charge measurement adapter. The N1254A-524 prober system cable extends adapter output to probe stations.
