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Safety Summary
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Agilent E5250A Product Description
Front Panel Tour
Rear Panel Tour
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Agilent E5252A Product Description
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Agilent E5255A Product Description
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Options and Accessories
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To Inspect the E5250A and Accessories
Requirements
Power Requirements
Power Cable
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Installation Requirements
Operating Environment
Storage and Shipping Environment
Installing the E5250A
To Install Plug-in Card
To Install Blank Panel
To Configure E5255A
To Modify IV Input
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Installation Installing the E5250A Figure 2-2 Agilent E5255A Component Locations
To Modify BIAS Input
To Use Multiplexer Blocks on another E5255A
To Mount Protective Resistors
To Select Protective Resistors
E5255A Configuration Examples
24-output multiplexer (3-BIAS inputs, 1-IV input, 1 module)
24-output multiplexer (1-BIAS input, 1-IV input, 1 module)
To connect BIAS inputs externally.
BNC cable
96-output multiplexer (1-BIAS input, 1-IV input, 4 modules)
To Set GPIB Address
To Connect GPIB Cable
Maintenance
Performance Verification
Cleaning
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Executing Self-Test
To Execute Self-Test (Standalone)
Executing the Controller Test
Executing the Relay Test
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To Execute Self-Test using External Controller
Requirements
SCPI Commands for Self-Test
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Executing Self-Test and Leak Test Executing Self-Test
Self-Test Programming Example
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Using the Self-Test Utility
Requirements
To Start the Self-Test Utility
To Execute Self-Test
Executing the Controller Test
Executing the Front Panel Interface Test
Executing the Relay Test
To Execute Leak Test
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Connector Plates
Connector Plates for the E5252A
Connector Plates for E5255A
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Connecting 8-Channel Shielded Coaxial Cable
Mounting Connectors Directly
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To Make Interlock Circuit
To Install Interlock Circuit
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To Install LED Circuit
To Connect Interlock Circuit to Instrument
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To Connect Connectors to DUT
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Connecting the E5250A Input
To Connect Instruments to Input Connectors
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To Connect Bias Source to the E5255A Bias Input
To Connect GNDU to the E5250A Input
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Connecting the E5250A Output
To Connect the E5252A Output
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To Connect the E5255A Output
Measurement Cable Length
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Methods for Controlling the E5250A
Creating Your Own Program
Capacitance Compensation Routine
VFP Data Upload Library
Modifying a Sample Program
Using the Virtual Front Panel (VFP) Utility
Switch Control Basics
Channel List and Channel Configuration
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Channel Configuration
Connection Rule
Connection Sequence
Bias Mode
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Couple Port
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E5252A Channel List
Normal Configuration Mode
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Figure 5-4 E5252A Channel Number in Normal Config. Mode
Auto Configuration Mode
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Figure 5-5 E5252A Channel Number in Auto Config. Mode (example for 1048 matrix)
E5255A Channel List
Normal Configuration Mode
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Auto Configuration Mode
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Figure 5-8 Example for E5255A Channel Number in Auto Config. Mode
Using Virtual Front Panel Utility
Functions of Virtual Front Panel Utility
Requirements
Starting the Virtual Front Panel Utility
Confirming the E5250A Card Configurations
Changing the VFP Setup Mode
To change the channel configuration mode
To change the Bias Port (for the E5252A only)
To change the Bias Mode state
To enter/cancel the changes and return to the VFP main menu
Defining Labels for the E5250A Input Ports
To define labels for the E5250A input ports
To define labels for the E5255A bias input ports
Making Connections and Changing the Setup Data
To change the E5250A setup to specified setup memory
To copy a setup memory
To delete a setup memory
To insert a setup memory
To clear setup memory
To modify the settings in Current Setup Memory
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To enter a comment for the setup memory
To change the E5250A setup to specified setup memory
To change the settings in a setup memory
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Saving/Loading the Setup Data
To save setup data to diskette
To load setup data from diskette
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SCPI Command Hierarchy
Controlling E5250A by Using HP BASIC
Creating a Control Program
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Defining Channel Configuration Mode
Defining Connection Rule
Defining Connection Sequence
Using Bias Mode
Using Couple Port (for E5252A only)
Controlling Relay Switching
Programming Examples
Channel Creation Example
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Bias Mode Example
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Couple Port Example
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Using the VFP Data Upload Library
VFP Data Upload Library
Load_vfp_data subprogram
Init_vfp_setup subprogram
Connect_vfp subprogram
FNGet_vfp_comment$ subprogram
Programming Example
Before Executing Your Program
Error Messages
Using the Capacitance Compensation Routine
Capacitance Compensation Routine
Required Conditions
Using Other than Recommended Cable
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Programming Example
Before Executing Your Program
Error Messages
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Common Commands
Common Commands for E5250A
*CLS
*ESE
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*ESR?
*IDN?
*OPC
*RST
*SRE
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*STB?
*TST?
*WAI
:DIAGnostic Subsystem
:DIAGnostic Command Tree
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:CLEar
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD[:EXECute]?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:STATe?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:CLEar
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe[:EXECute]?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:STATe?
:ROUTe Subsystem
:ROUTe Command Tree
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[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable:CARD
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]?
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]?
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT?
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]?
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe:CARD?
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST]?
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE?
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:SEQuence
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:SEQuence?
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT?
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]?
[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion
[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion?
[:ROUTe]:OPEN:CARD
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST]?
:SYSTem Subsystem
:SYSTem Command Tree
:SYSTem:CCONfig?
:SYSTem:CDEScription?
:SYSTem:CPON
:SYSTem:CTYPe?
:SYSTem:ERRor?
:SYSTem:VERSion?
Status Reporting Structure
Status Reporting Structure
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Status Byte Register
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Standard Event Status Enable Register
Output Queue
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System Requirements
Installing VXIplug&play Driver
Driver Functions
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hpe5250a_biasChanCard
hpe5250a_biasChanList
hpe5250a_biasChanList_Q
hpe5250a_biasPort
hpe5250a_biasState
hpe5250a_close
hpe5250a_closeCard_Q
hpe5250a_closeList
hpe5250a_closeList_Q
hpe5250a_cmd
hpe5250a_cmdData_Q
hpe5250a_cmdInt
hpe5250a_cmdInt16Arr_Q
hpe5250a_cmdInt16_Q
hpe5250a_cmdInt32Arr_Q
hpe5250a_cmdInt32_Q
hpe5250a_cmdReal
hpe5250a_cmdReal64Arr_Q
hpe5250a_cmdReal64_Q
hpe5250a_cmdString_Q
hpe5250a_compenC
hpe5250a_connRuleSeq
hpe5250a_couplePort
hpe5250a_coupleState
hpe5250a_dcl
hpe5250a_error_message
hpe5250a_error_query
hpe5250a_errorQueryDetect
hpe5250a_errorQueryDetect_Q
hpe5250a_esr_Q
hpe5250a_func
hpe5250a_init
hpe5250a_opc_Q
hpe5250a_openCard
hpe5250a_openList
hpe5250a_openList_Q
hpe5250a_readStatusByte_Q
hpe5250a_reset
hpe5250a_revision_query
hpe5250a_selectCompenFile
hpe5250a_self_test
hpe5250a_testClear
hpe5250a_testExec_Q
hpe5250a_timeOut
hpe5250a_timeOut_Q
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Vth and Capacitance Measurement Program
Introduction
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Vth Measurement Setup
Capacitance Measurement Setup
Setting up the Measurement Environment
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Executing the Program
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Modifying the Program
To change the GPIB Address
To change the header of the measurement result report
To output the measurement report to printer
To execute the 4155/4156 calibration
To save the 4155/4156 measurement data
To change the Vth measurement setup
To change the capacitance measurement setup
To use the VFP data upload library
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HCI Measurement Program
Introduction
Step 2. Determines Stress Condition
Step 3. Selects devices valid for the HCI test
Step 4. Characterizes the initial parameters
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Step 5. Applies stress and characterizes the parameters
Required Equipments
Adding the Bias Source Control Routine
Setting up the Measurement Environment
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Executing the Program
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To Execute HCI Test Program
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To Execute Analysis Program
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Modifying the Program
To change the GPIB address
To change the 4155/4156 setup file used
To change Vtci extraction condition
To change Idlin and Gmmax extraction condition
To change the number of devices
To change the stress times
To change the test limits
To specify the data displayed on the 4155/4156 screen
To change the timing for saving the test data
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General Specifications
Agilent E5252A 10x12 Matrix Switch
Switch Specifications
Typical Data
Supplemental Data
Agilent E5255A 24 (8x3) Channel Multiplexer
Switch Specifications
Typical Data
Supplemental Data
Accessories
Supplemental Data when used with Agilent 4155/4156
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Standard SCPI Error Messages
Command Error
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Execution Error
Device-Dependent Errors
Query Errors
E5250A Specific Error Messages
E5250A Channel Related Errors
E5250A Card/Mode/Port Related Errors
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9-26 Agilent E5250A User’s Guide, Edition 9Executing Sample ProgramsHCI Measurement ProgramFigure 9-4 DC HCI Degradation Test Equipment Connections NOTE Device used to Determine Stress Conditions HCI test program (SP_MUX_M) uses Device1 above to determine stress voltages (Vdstr and Vgstr). So, during the program, you are prompted to replace Device1 after these voltages are determined.