The Keysight B2911A is a single-channel Precision Source/Measure Unit delivering high-accuracy sourcing and measurement of voltage and current in a compact benchtop form factor. It combines four-quadrant sourcing and measurement capabilities with femtoampere-level resolution, enabling characterization of low-current devices and precision I/V analysis across an extended dynamic range without requiring multiple instruments.
Technical Specifications
Sourcing and Measurement
• Voltage sourcing range: ±210 V
• DC current sourcing range: ±3 A
• Pulse current sourcing range: ±10.5 A
• Source and measurement resolution: 10 fA / 100 nV
• Four-quadrant sourcing and measurement integrated
• 2-wire and 4-wire measurement support
Signal Generation and Acquisition
• Arbitrary waveform generation with 10 µs minimum interval
• Digitizing capabilities at 10 µs minimum interval
• Pulse width programming resolution: 1 µs
• Minimum programmable pulse width: 50 µs
Display and Interface
• 4.3-inch color display with graphical and numerical view modes
• Single, Graph, and Roll display options
• Superior GUI for testing, debugging, and characterization
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions (2U form factor): 88 mm × 213 mm × 450 mm
• Weight: 5.1 kg (net)
Environmental Compliance
• Operating temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C
• Operating humidity: 30% to 80% RH
• Operating altitude: 0 m to 2000 m
– Key Features
• Precision-class performance for demanding characterization work
• Femtoampere source resolution enables ultra-low-current device analysis
• High-voltage capability (±210 V) supports diverse test scenarios
• Pulse sourcing to ±10.5 A for transient and dynamic testing
• Waveform arbitration and digitization streamline complex measurement protocols
– Typical Applications
• Low-current semiconductor device characterization
• Precision I/V curve tracing
• Leakage current measurement
• Transient response analysis
• Multi-quadrant device testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Part of the Keysight B2900A Series
• PC-based control via free application software
• SCPI command set with conventional SMU compatibility
• Compatible with EasyEXPERT group+ software
• Supplied with USB cable (1.8 m), I/O Libraries CD, and calibration certificate
