The Keysight M9601A is a PXIe Precision Source/Measure Unit delivering integrated 4-quadrant sourcing and measuring capabilities for voltage and current in a single modular instrument. It combines voltage/current sourcing, electrical load emulation, precision metering, and pulse generation—eliminating manual connection changes and reducing test complexity. The M9601A excels at IV characterization, parametric testing, and reliability assessments across semiconductors, passive components, and electronic devices in aerospace, defense, and communications environments.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Voltage sourcing/measuring: ±500 nV to ±210 V
• Current sourcing/measuring: 10 fA to 315 mA
• Voltage resolution: 500 nV minimum
• Current resolution: 10 fA minimum
• Low current measurement noise: 30 fA_RMS at 1 Power Line Cycle (PLC)
• Maximum output: 210 V, 315 mA
• Voltage over-range: 105% of sourced range
• Current over-range: 105% for 300 mA range; 115% for other ranges
• Fast transient slew rate: Up to 1.4 V/µs (PS mode)
• Programmable output resistance: Series, parallel, and negative resistance emulation
Measurement Capabilities
• Pulse width: Down to 20 µs
• Sampling rate: Up to 1.25 MSa/s with 1 Mpts memory
• Measurement modes: DC and pulsed
• Aperture time: 1 PLC for optimal low-current noise
• Configuration: Two-wire and four-wire (Kelvin) methods
– Key Features
• Modular PXIe form factor integrates into standard chassis
• Floating low terminals for flexible circuit topologies
• Windows 7 Professional SP1 or later, Windows 8.1 Professional or later, Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit) software driver support
• Single-module design streamlines test setups and inventory
– Typical Applications
• Semiconductor characterization and parametric testing
• Device reliability assessments
• Component electrical validation
• Precision sourcing and measurement in production environments
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for PXIe chassis environments with standard Windows operating system compatibility.
