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HP 4155a Guide

The HP 4155a is a semiconductor parameter analyzer used to measure characteristics of semiconductor devices like transistors. It contains multiple source-measure units to source voltage/current and measure current/voltage on device pins. Users first connect the device under test to the test fixture pins corresponding to the analyzer channels. They then use the analyzer software to configure the channels for sourcing/sensing, set sweep parameters and variables, display results, and run sweeps to obtain measurement data which can then be analyzed.

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HP 4155a Guide

The HP 4155a is a semiconductor parameter analyzer used to measure characteristics of semiconductor devices like transistors. It contains multiple source-measure units to source voltage/current and measure current/voltage on device pins. Users first connect the device under test to the test fixture pins corresponding to the analyzer channels. They then use the analyzer software to configure the channels for sourcing/sensing, set sweep parameters and variables, display results, and run sweeps to obtain measurement data which can then be analyzed.

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HP 4155a Guide

EE330 – Integrated Circuit Design


Written: Fall 2012
HP 4155a
Overview of HP 4155a
• Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer
• HP 4155A/4156A is an electronic instrument
for measuring and analyzing the
characteristics of semiconductor devices.
• One instrument allows you to perform both
measurement and analysis of measurement
results.
• Contains many SMUs (Source-Measure Units)
Steps for Use
• Start with the semiconductor of interest
– Lab 7 will deal with a MOSFET array in the lab kit
• There are different add-ons for using different
package types
– We only need the DIP (dual in-line package) for
EE330
• Obtain the data sheet for the pin out - this is
important so you connect the device correctly
and don’t damage it or the HP 4155
– This equipment is expensive so pay attention!!
Connecting the DUT to the Test Fixture

Corresponding Pin Locations for


connecting to the different
channels of the HP 4155

Location of the DUT (device under


test). This is where you will place the
device to be tested. Notice the pin
numbers next to the pins. They
correspond to the ports above for
connecting to the HP 4155a.
Modes of Operation
• Before continuing, must first understand the 3
basic modes of operation to be used:
1. Source Voltage / Sense (measure) Current
(Mode ‘V’)
2. Source Current / Sense Voltage (Mode ‘I’)
3. Common (acts as a reference for voltages)
• Similar to the black connection on the DC supplies on
the lab benches
• NOT true earth ground!! So be careful!
Plan Your Experiment
• Before touching the parameter analyzer, think of
what you want to do.
• For example, which pins are what and how are
they going to be sourced or measured?
• Draw a diagram of the pins if necessary or obtain
the datasheet
• Decide on sweep parameters
• What is the expected result?
– If you don’t know, figure it out beforehand so you can
realize if the data obtained is erroneous.
– This will help in troubleshooting if problems occur
The SMU Channels

Source/Measure Channels 1-6

These channels will be tied to


the pins as needed

Each Channel has 2 pins for


Force and Guard – We will use
the Force pin for source/sense
modes
Connecting the Pins

For example, channel 2 is


connected to pin 3 of the
DUT in this image

-Repeat for all pins that


need to be biased and/or
measured
Now the software…
• With the hardware set up (double-check just
to be sure), you are now able to set up the
software.
• Will use the many keys on the parameter
analyzer to set up the channels and set up the
various parameters
• Upon completion, we can run a sweep and
analyze the results
Six Main Steps
• There are 5 main setup screens that are
needed for every experiment
1. Channel Setup
2. (Optional) Custom Function Definition
3. Variable Setup
4. Display Setup
5. Graph/List (display the results)

6. The final step is to run the sweep!


Shortcut keys can be found to
the right of the screen
1. Setting Up the Channels

Sweep Mode If a constant


SMU Channels – value is
be sure to match needed
the hardware choose
with the ‘CONST’. If
software variable,
choose
‘VARx’
Give signals a Select the
name using the desired mode for NOTE – Keep in
keypad – each channel mind that Var1 is
remember both (pin) – refer to swept 1st and
current & voltage ‘Modes of followed by
if needed Operation’ slide Var2, etc.
2. Custom Functions (opt.)
Use the User Function screen to define custom functions

Use the
variables
from the
channel
definition
Name the Define the function here using page to
function the keypad – here the square speed up
for use root of Id is defined using ‘^’ to the
later raise Id to the 0.5 power process.
3. Variable Setup (Sweep Parameters)
Setup
Variables
for
desired
sweep
values

Setup any
constants
here
4. Display Setup

Determine which variables are used for each


axis – min/max values for each axis can also
be determined
5/6. Graph and Run

• Graph button shows the plot


(which is blank at first)
• On the right of the HP4155, hit the
‘Single’ button to run a single
sweep using the setup just
completed.
• The plot should now display the
results.
• If out of range, change the scaling
• No results indicate something has
been improperly setup. Double-
check all hardware and software.
Analyze the Results

The final step is to use the


analysis tools built into the
parameter analyzer to find
the values of interest

Some examples – slope of a


line (shown), intercepts,
cursor pts, regressions, etc.
Further Information
• For the full manual go to
http://www.home.agilent.com/upload/cmc_upl
oad/All/04155-90015.pdf?&cc=US&lc=eng

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