2Installing the System

Agilent 4156C Systems with Agilent 41501B Expander Box

To connect the bias networks

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Action

Notes

1For Agilent 4156C with 41501B expander box systems, refer to the following figure.

2Connect the triaxial cables from the 4156C to the bias networks.

aConnect the triaxial cables from the 4156C HRSMU1 FORCE and SENSE connectors to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 1 bias network.

bConnect the triaxial cables from the 41501B HPSMU FORCE and SENSE connectors to the DC FORCE and DC SENSE connectors on the port 2 bias network.

•From the rear of the system, route the cable through the feedthrough panel.

•The port 1 bias network is the 11612V K11.

•The port 2 bias network is the 11612V K21.

•Refer to Figure 20, “Rear Panel Wiring Diagram,” on page 53.

3Connect and route the triaxial cable from 4156C

HRSMU3 FORCE connector to the port 2 bias network.

aFrom the rear of the system, connect one end of the triaxial cable to the GNDU connector on the 41501B rear panel.

bFrom the rear of the system, route the cable through the upper feedthrough panel.

cConnect the triaxial cable to the port 2 bias network GNDU connector.

•The triaxial cable model number is 16494A Option 002.

•Leave the GNDU connector on the port 1 bias network open.

•Refer to Figure 3, “Front Panel Connections with Agilent 4156C,” on page 25.

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