Agilent U2722A/U2723A USB
Modular Source Measure Unit
Voltage and current programming
and readback
Data Sheet
The Agilent U2722A/U2723A USB modular source measure unit
is more than just a power supply – it has fast response time, and
voltage and current programming/readback with high accuracy
measurement capabilities. The U2722A and its enhanced version,
the U2723A, are capable of four-quadrant operation, acting as
a current source as well as the current sink (load) with both
polarities of the output voltage. The U2723A offers additional
features such as embedded test scripts to simplify automated
testing, and faster rise time to help improve throughput during
mass testing of semiconductor components.
Introduction
Features
• Three-channel SMU
• Four-quadrant operation
(±20 V, ±120 mA)
• Maximum current output of
120 mA per channel
• Embedded test script that is able
to support three channels with
coherent source and measurement
capabilities (for U2723A)
• IV Curve application support in the
Agilent Measurement Manager
software (for U2723A)
• High measurement sensitivity of
100 pA with 16-bit resolution
• 0.1% basic accuracy
• Low current measurement
capability down to nA levels
• High-speed USB 2.0 and
USBTMC-USB488 standards
• Standalone and modular
• SCPI and IVI-COM supported
Increase the efficiency of your
tests
With a high measurement sensitivity
of 100 pA at 16-bit resolution for
pico-level measurement and 0.1%
accuracy, the U2722A/U2723A
USB modular source measure unit
provides more detailed and accurate
analysis and measurement results.
U2722A/U2723A supports SCPI and
IVI-COM. The SMU is compatible
with a ride range of Application
Development Environments, minimiz-
ing your work time and increasing
your software options. Save time
and effort with the bundled Agilent
Measurement Manager (AMM) soft-
ware, which coverts SCPI commands
into snippets of VEE, VB, C++ and
C# code with the command logger
function.
Four-quadrant operations with
high measurement sensitivity
and accuracy
The U2722A/U2723A SMU is a
versatile device that allows you to
perform sweep and measurement
from different operating regions
without needing extra configura-
tions. The four-quadrant operation
(±20 V, ±120 mA) makes the
U2722A/U2723A SMU well suited
for a wide range of test applications,
including leakage measurement, solar
cell measurement, forward/reverse
voltage and curve tracer transistors.
The U2722A/U2723A SMU also offers
high measurement sensitivity with
16-bit resolution and accuracy that
allows you to obtain more accurate
analysis and measurement results.
Pre-define test configurations
and execute commands
automatically
The U2723A USB modular source
measure unit provides an embedded
test script to help you pre-define test
configurations or duplicate tests eas-
ily without spending too much time
on programming.
Each channel in the U2723A USB
modular SMU is allocated two
memory lists, each capable of storing
up to 200 commands and results indi-
vidually. Stored commands in active
memory will be executed accord-
ingly while the measurement results
obtained are automatically stored in
the result buffer.
–20 V
+120 mA
+20 V
–120 mA
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U2722A/U2723A USB Modular Source Measure Unit
Product outlook and
dimensions
Front view
Product characteristics and general specifications
Remote interface
Power consumption
Operating environment
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0*
• USBTMC-USB488
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• +12 VDC, 3 A maximum
• Isolated ELV supply source
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Operating temperature from 0 °C to +50 °C
Relative humidity at 20% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Altitude up to 2000 meters
Pollution Degree 2
For indoor use only
Storage compliance
Safety compliance
–20 °C to 70 °C
Certified with:
• IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)
• USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004
• Canada: CSA C22.2 No.61010-1:2004
• IEC 61326-1:2005/EN61326-1:2006
• Canada: ICES-001:2004
• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004
Tested to IEC/EN 60068-2
Output connectors
Module dimension:
• 120.00 mm x 183.00 mm x 66.00 mm (with bumpers)
• 105.00 mm x 175.00 mm x 50.00 mm (without bumpers)
Module dimension:
• 700 g (with bumpers)
• 650 g (without bumpers)
One year for U2722A/U2723A
Three months for standard shipped accessories
Rear view
EMC compliance
66.00 mm
Shock and vibration
IO connector
Dimension (W × D × H)
Top view
Weight
Warranty
1. Compatible with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems only.
180.00 mm
*
If remote connections are necessary, a E5813A USB/LAN hub can be used. Please go to the
product’s user guide for more information.
Standard shipped accessories
• 12 V, 3 A AC/DC Power adapter
• Power cord
117.00 mm
• Plug-in connectors and cable casing
• USB Standard-A to Mini-B interface cable
• L-Mount kit (used with modular product chassis)
• Quick Start Guide
• Agilent Measurement Manager Quick Reference Card
• Reference CD-ROM
• Agilent Automation-Ready CD-ROM (contains the Agilent IO Libraries Suite)
• Certificate of Calibration
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Product Specifications
Model
Number of outputs
U2722A/U2723A
3
Output ratings (at 0 °C to 50 °C)
Voltage
Current
–20 V to 20 V
–120 mA to 120 mA
Performance specification
U2722A/U2723A
Voltage programming
12 months (at 25 °C ± 3 °C), ±(% of output + offset)
Range
±2 V
±20 V
±1 μA
±10 μA
Accuracy
1
0.075% + 1.5 mV
0.05% + 10 mV
0.085% + 0.85 nA
0.085% + 8.5 nA
0.075% + 75 nA
0.075% + 750 nA
0.075% + 7.5 μA
0.1% + 100 μA
0.075% + 1.5 mV
0.05% + 10 mV
0.085% + 0.85 nA
0.085% + 8.5 nA
0.075% + 75 nA
0.075% + 750 nA
0.075% + 7.5 μA
0.1% + 100 μA
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
100 pA
1 nA
10 nA
100 nA
1 μA
20 μA
0.1 mV
1 mV
100 pA
1 nA
10 nA
100 nA
1 μA
20 μA
Current programming
12 months (at 25 °C ± 3 °C), ±(% of output + offset)
±100 μA
±1 mA
±10 mA
±120 mA
Voltage readback
12 months (over USB with respect to the actual output at 25 °C ± 3 °C),
±(% of output + offset)
±2 V
±20 V
±1 μA
±10 μA
Current readback
12 months (over USB with respect to the actual output at 25 °C ± 3 °C),
±(% of output + offset)
±100 μA
±1 mA
±10 mA
±120 mA
1. Accuracy measurements are based on NPLC 10.
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Product Specifications (continued)
Performance characteristics
Rise/fall time (ms)
1
±1 μA
±10 μA
For resistive measurement
2
±100 μA
±1 mA
±10 mA
±120 mA
U2722A
170.0
18.0
6.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
U2723A
15.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Remote sense operating range
Temperature coefficient
Guard output resistance
Noise 10 Hz to 20 MHz (peak-peak)
Output voltage overshoot, ±(% of output + offset)
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Programming language
Maximum sense lead resistance
Voltage line regulation
Voltage load regulation
Current line regulation
Current load regulation
Recommended calibration interval
Ensure that the maximum voltage between the OUTPUT+ and SENSE+,
OUTPUT–, and SENSE– does not exceed 3 V
Maximum change in output/readback per °C after a 30-minute warm-up is 0.15
0.2 kΩ
100 mV typical into a resistive load (floating mode)
During turn-on or turn-off, the output plus overshoot < 0.1% + 10 mV
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
1 MΩ for rated accuracy
0.01% of range
0.01% + 100 μV
0.04% of range
0.04% + 100 μA
One year
1. Drive 50% of 1 V or 10 V output with a resistive load. Rise time is from 10% to 90% of program voltage change at maximum current.
Fall time is from 90% to 10% of program voltage change at maximum current.
2. Measurements obtained are per default bandwidth setting.
NOTE
• All channels are isolated from the ground and from each other. Isolation is +60 VDC, Category 1.
• All specifications are based on a three-hour warm-up time.
• The measurement accuracy value is x ( 1 + a * y ), where,
◦ x = accuracy specification at room temperature,
◦ a = temperature coefficient, and
◦ y = temperature change from room temperature in °C
Noise 10 Hz to 20 MHz (Peak-peak)
Voltage range
2V
20 V
1 μA
50 mV
50 mV
10 μA
50 mV
50 mV
Current range
100 μA
1 mA
50 mV
50 mV
50 mV
50 mV
10 mA
30 mV
30 mV
120 mA
30 mV
30 mV
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