The Keysight M9615A is a 5-channel PXIe precision Source/Measure Unit that delivers high-density DC and pulsed I/V characterization in a single-slot modular form factor. Each channel provides independent sourcing and measurement capability with 30 V maximum voltage and 500 mA maximum current, making it ideal for semiconductor reliability testing, IC parametric analysis, and component qualification. The instrument combines wide output range with exceptional measurement resolution—down to 6 µV and 10 pA—enabling characterization of both high-power devices and leakage-current-sensitive circuits.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 5 independent SMU channels per module
• Voltage Range: 0–30 V per channel
• Current Range: 0–500 mA per channel
• Voltage Measurement Resolution: 6 µV minimum
• Current Measurement Resolution: 10 pA minimum
• Sample Rate: 500 kSa/s maximum
• Pulsed Measurement: Pulse widths down to 100 µs
• Current Ranging: Seamless four-range measurement eliminates switching delays and expands dynamic measurement span
• Measurement Modes: DC and pulsed I/V
– Key Features
• Single PXIe slot integration enables dense multi-channel test configurations
• Soft Front Panel (SFP) graphical control interface
• SCPI command set with IVI.NET, IVI-C, LabVIEW, and SCPI driver support
• Low-noise source capability via PX0107A adapter (25 µVrms, 10 Hz–20 MHz, 30 V/150 mA)
• Flexible interconnect via D-sub, SMB, BNC, and ferrule-terminal adapters
– Typical Applications
• Semiconductor reliability and characterization testing
• Integrated circuit parametric testing
• Leakage and breakdown voltage measurement
• Device pulsed-mode performance evaluation
• Multi-channel parallel test of discrete components
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates within PXIe chassis ecosystems (M9010A 10-slot chassis example) controlled by PXIe embedded controllers such as the M9038A. Comprehensive accessory ecosystem includes low-noise filtering, adapter interfaces, and terminal connectivity solutions.
