The Keysight B2902B is a dual-channel precision source/measure unit (SMU) for high-accuracy voltage and current sourcing and measurement across four quadrants. Designed for research, development, and production characterization, this benchtop instrument delivers 1 µV voltage source resolution and 1 pA current source resolution, with measurement capabilities reaching 100 nV and 100 fA respectively at 6½ digits. The B2902B sources up to ±210 V and ±3 A DC (±10.5 A pulsed) with a maximum output power of 31.8 W, enabling comprehensive device and material testing.
Technical Specifications
• Voltage output: ±210 V maximum
• Current output: ±3 A DC; ±10.5 A pulsed
• Output power: 31.8 W maximum
• Voltage source resolution: 1 µV
• Current source resolution: 1 pA
• Voltage measurement resolution: 100 nV
• Current measurement resolution: 100 fA
• Measurement digits: 6½
• Measurement function: 4-wire (Kelvin) for precision low-voltage measurements
• Sampling rate: 50,000 Sa/s minimum
• Minimum timing interval: 20 µs
• Buffer memory: Up to 100,000 measured values
• Display: 4.3-inch color LCD with graphical and numerical view modes
• Dimensions: 260 mm × 180 mm × 480 mm
• Weight: 6 kg
• Power supply: 90 to 264 V / 47 to 63 Hz
– Key Features
• Dual independent channels for simultaneous sourcing and measurement
• Arbitrary waveform generation with up to 100,000 sweep levels
• Linear, logarithmic, and list sweep modes
• Digitizing capability for transient data capture
• 4-quadrant operation for source and measure flexibility
– Interfaces & Control
• GPIB, LAN/Ethernet, and dual USB 2.0 (host and device)
• Digital I/O capability
• SCPI command support
• Keysight BenchVue, B2900 graphical web interface, and PW9251A PathWave IV Curve Measurement software compatibility
– Typical Applications
Device characterization, material testing, semiconductor research, power device evaluation, and production parametric testing.
