The Keysight M9602A is a PXIe Precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU) engineered for high-accuracy voltage and current sourcing and measurement in automated test systems. This single-channel module delivers the precision control and dynamic performance required for demanding component characterization, including pulsed operations and transient measurements. With voltage sourcing to 60 V, DC current to 3.5 A, and pulse current capability to 10.5 A, the M9602A addresses applications ranging from VCSEL testing to IC validation.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Maximum voltage output: 60 V
• Maximum DC current: 3.0–3.5 A
• Maximum pulsed current: 10.5 A
• Voltage measurement resolution: 6 μV
• Current measurement resolution: 1 pA minimum; 100 fA minimum with guarding via triaxial output
• Current measurement noise: 400 fArms at 1 power line cycle for measurements below 1 nA
• Maximum sample rate: 15 MSa/s
• Pulse width capability: 10 μs minimum
Output Interface
Triaxial connector provides low-current measurement with guarding; trigger and interlock terminals via connector-terminal block accessory.
– Key Features
• Precision voltage and current source/sink with integrated limiting
• Pulse output mode with microsecond-level pulse width control
• Sweep and list sweep capabilities for parametric testing
• Seamless current measurement ranging eliminates range-change delays, boosting test throughput
• Output filtering, remote transient voltage measurement, and automatic on/off control
• Adjustable measurement time windows and trigger system integration
• Output interlock and off-mode support
– Typical Applications
VCSEL characterization, integrated circuit testing, dynamic device validation, component curve tracing, and pulsed-mode parametric analysis.
– Compatibility & Integration
PXIe modular architecture enables integration into multi-slot chassis systems. IVI-C, IVI.NET, and LabVIEW drivers provide programmatic control.
