The Keysight (Agilent) 41420A is a High Power Source/Monitor Unit (HPSMU) module engineered for precision DC sourcing and measurement within the 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor Mainframe. This dual-slot module delivers voltage sourcing from ±1 mV to ±200 V and current sourcing from ±20 µA to ±1 A, with maximum output power of 14 W. The 41420A supports both constant and pulsed operation in voltage and current source modes, enabling advanced device characterization, semiconductor testing, and materials research.
Technical Specifications
• Voltage Sourcing Range: ±1 mV to ±200 V
• Current Sourcing Range: ±20 µA to ±1 A
• Maximum Output Power: 14 W
• Voltage Measurement Resolution: 40 µV
• Current Measurement Resolution: 20 fA
• Voltage Programming Accuracy: 0.0000002%
• Sourcing Modes: Constant voltage, pulse voltage, constant current, pulse current
• Slots Required: 2 (within 4142B mainframe)
• Dimensions: 3 × 9 × 17 inches
• Weight: 7 lbs
– Key Features
• Integrated overvoltage, overcurrent, and overpower protection
• Ultra-low voltage measurement resolution enables precision characterization of low-power devices
• Exceptional voltage programming accuracy supports stringent production and research requirements
• Dual-slot architecture in 4142B mainframe optimizes multi-module configurations
– Typical Applications
The 41420A serves semiconductor parameter measurement, device curve tracing, power device testing, and materials characterization where precision sourcing and measurement accuracy are critical.
– Compatibility & Integration
The 41420A integrates exclusively into the Keysight (Agilent) 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor Mainframe. System control and integration with HP-IB environments provide flexible measurement automation and data acquisition.
