The Keysight N1297A is a banana-triax adapter that enables 2-wire, non-Kelvin connections for precision current measurement applications. Designed to support low-current detection below 1 nA, this adapter integrates banana connectors with triaxial interfaces to leverage high-performance triaxial cable advantages while minimizing measurement noise and signal degradation. The N1297A streamlines connections to both triaxial-based test fixtures and wafer probers, making it essential for applications demanding exceptional measurement sensitivity and signal integrity.
Technical Specifications
• Adapter Type: Banana-Triax
• Connection Method: 2-Wire (Non-Kelvin)
• Minimum Current Measurable: Below 1 nA
• Cable Support: High-performance triaxial cables
• Connectors: Banana and Triaxial
– Key Features
• Facilitates sub-nanoampere current measurements through optimized cable connectivity
• Dual connector interface eliminates intermediate adapters in measurement chains
• Non-Kelvin topology suitable for applications where four-wire compensation is not required
• Direct integration with triaxial test infrastructure reduces parasitic effects and leakage currents
– Typical Applications
• Semiconductor device characterization and process monitoring
• Advanced materials research requiring ultra-sensitive current detection
• Wafer-level testing and probe station integration
• Low-current DC parameter extraction in R&D and production environments
• Research laboratory setups where measurement noise must be minimized
– Compatibility & Integration
The N1297A belongs to the N1297 Series of source measure unit accessories and provides direct compatibility with Keysight B2900 Series precision SMUs. This adapter expands the measurement range and signal fidelity of connected instruments when working with triaxial-based test infrastructures.
