The Keysight (Agilent) E5270B is an 8-slot precision measurement mainframe for electronic component and material characterization. It delivers I-V, C-V, and pulsed measurements with configurable plug-in modules, supporting spot and sweep capabilities across current ranges from 0.1 fA to 1 A and voltage ranges from 0.5 µV to 200 V. Built for research, development, and quality assurance workflows, the E5270B integrates high-resolution ADCs, compliance limiting, and EasyEXPERT group+ software for complete measurement automation and data management.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Ranges
• Current: 0.1 fA to 1 A
• Voltage: 0.5 µV to 200 V
• Voltage Compliance: 0 V to ±100 V
• Current Compliance: ±1 pA to ±100 mA
• Pulse Width: 500 µs to 2 s
• Pulse Period: 5 ms to 5 s
• Pulse Measurement Resolution: 100 µs
Module Architecture
• 8 plug-in slots for SMU configuration
• Supported module types: High Resolution SMU (HRSMU), Medium Power SMU (MPSMU), High Power SMU (HPSMU), and Atto Sense and Switch Unit (ASU)
• Total maximum module power consumption: 80 W
• Active Ground Unit (GNDU) included; forces 0 V and sinks current to 4 A
– Key Features
• Measurement resolution: 0.1 fA (current), 0.5 µV (voltage)
• High-resolution and high-speed ADC channels for all installed modules
• Voltage compliance protecting devices under test from 0 V to ±100 V
• Current compliance from ±1 pA to ±100 mA
• Spot and sweep measurement modes with pulsed capability (minimum 500 µs pulse width)
• Stored physical constants including electron charge, Boltzmann’s constant, and dielectric constant of vacuum
• GPIB and FLEX command set support for remote operation
• 16 general-purpose digital I/O lines
• Trigger In/Out via BNC connectors
– Typical Applications
I-V characterization of semiconductors, diodes, and transistors; C-V analysis; pulsed measurements for thermal stress assessment; material property extraction; device screening and quality control.
– Compatibility & Integration
EasyEXPERT group+ GUI-based software runs on PC for setup, execution, analysis, and data management. GPIB interface enables instrument control and integration into automated test environments. Dimensions: 9 × 18 × 26 inches; weight: 60 lbs. Power cord options available for 50 Hz or 60 Hz line frequencies. Maximum output voltage between common and ground: ±42 V.
