The Keysight B2912A is a dual-channel Precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU) engineered for high-accuracy sourcing and measurement of voltage and current across four quadrants. This benchtop instrument delivers 10 fA current resolution and 100 nV voltage resolution, with output capabilities to ±210 V and ±3 A DC (±10.5 A pulse), making it ideal for precise characterization of semiconductors, materials, and electronic components in research and production environments.
Technical Specifications
Source and Measurement Capabilities:
• 2 independent channels
• Source resolution: 10 fA / 100 nV minimum
• Measurement resolution: 10 fA / 100 nV minimum
• Maximum voltage output: ±210 V
• Maximum DC current output: ±3 A
• Maximum pulse current output: ±10.5 A
• Measurement functions: voltage, current, resistance
• Output modes: voltage source, current source with compliance limit control
Digitizing and Waveform Generation:
• Arbitrary waveform generation from 10 μs interval
• High-speed digitizing to 100,000 points/s
• List sweep minimum interval: 10 μs
• High capacitance mode for large capacitive loads
Display and Interface:
• 4.3-inch color graphical touchscreen with dual view modes (graphical/numerical)
• Task-based viewing: Single, Dual, Graph, Roll
• Measurement configurations: 2-wire and 4-wire
– Key Features
• 4-quadrant sourcing and measurement eliminates need for multiple instruments
• Integrated arbitrary waveform generation and digitizing capabilities
• High capacitance mode prevents SMU oscillation with reactive loads
– Typical Applications
• Semiconductor device characterization and I-V parametric testing
• Materials science and component research
• Electronic component qualification and bench-level diagnostics
– Compatibility & Integration
Software: BenchVue, B2900A Graphical Web Interface, B2900A Quick I/V Measurement Software, Keysight EasyEXPERT group+
Interfaces: USB, LAN (LXI-C), GPIB
Physical: Benchtop form factor; 213 mm × 88 mm × 348 mm; 5.2 kg; rack mount kit available
