Keysight B2901CL Source Measure Unit, 1CH, 21V, 1.5A, B2900C Series
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Keysight B2901CL Source Measure Unit
Features and Specifications
Number of Channels: 1
Max Voltage: 21 V
Output Range Max Current (DC): 1.5 A
Output Range Max Current (pulse): No
Measurement Resolution: 6.5 digit
View Modes: Single and Graph,
Single provides basic and advanced settings from the front panel
Graph provides results on XY graphs (I-V and I-t/V-t curves)
Highlights
USB2.0, LAN, GPIB and digital I/O interfaces
4.3-inch TFT color display (480 x 272, with LED backlight)
Dimensions Case: 88 mm (2U) x 213 mm (half width) x 450 mm
CL version supports banana jack terminals
B2901CL Overview
The Keysight B2901CL is a compact, single-channel Precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU), designed for precise and cost-effective voltage and current measurements suitable for laboratory and production testing environments. It offers a maximum voltage of ±21 V and a DC current capability up to ±1.5 A. The B2901CL provides excellent measurement precision with a resolution down to 1 pA for current measurements and 1 µV for voltage sourcing, making it highly effective for tasks requiring fine electrical characterization. Its integrated four-quadrant sourcing and measuring capability simplifies IV measurements by eliminating the need for additional instrumentation, ensuring easier setups and accurate results.
The device features an intuitive 4.3-inch color LCD graphical user interface that supports various viewing modes such as single view and graph view, facilitating quick test setups, interactive debugging, and efficient characterization directly from the front panel. For advanced functionality, it includes built-in sweep capabilities, supporting linear, logarithmic, and custom sweeps with up to 10,000 programmable steps, enabling flexible characterization of electronic components under varying test conditions. Additionally, it captures transient phenomena with sampling rates up to 5,000 points per second, aiding analysis of low-frequency transient behaviors.
Connectivity options, including USB, LAN, and GPIB, enable easy integration into automated test systems. Available software tools like PathWave BenchVue and EasyEXPERT group+ allow remote instrument control and data analysis without complex programming, thus improving workflow efficiency. Overall, the B2901CL is optimized for precision, ease-of-use, and reliability, making it an excellent choice for routine and specialized testing tasks.
B2900C/CL Series Features | Benefit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated 4-quadrant sourcing and measuring capabilities | Easily and accurately measure current and voltage using a single instrument | ||
Measurement range: ±210 V, ±3 A (DC), ±10.5 A (pulsed) | A single SMU product covers both high voltage and high current | ||
Source and measurement resolution | Can make low-level measurements using a low-cost bench-top SMU that were | ||
User-friendly front panel GUI with 4.3 inch color LCD display | Can quickly and easily perform measurements and display data | ||
10 microsecond digitizing capability | Can capture low frequency phenomena in addition to DC characteristics | ||
PC-based control software | Can make measurements remotely from a PC without the need to program. | ||
Supports both conventional and default SCPI commands | Conventional SCPI commands provide some compatibility with older | ||
Small form factor with USB2.0, LAN, GPIB and | Easy integration into rack and stack systems. |
Simplify Difficult IV Measurement Tasks
Performing IV measurements with conventional instruments such as voltage/current sources, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs), switches, and voltage/current meters is complicated and confusing. It requires deep technical knowledge of both the measurement technique and the instrumentation to perform an accurate measurement.
Rack and Stack Solution (right): Multiple instruments connected together with no easy means to coordinate them.
The B2900C/CL Series SMU integrates many different source and measurement capabilities into one compact form factor. It can operate as a seamless 4-quadrant precision voltage/current source, an electrical load, an accurate voltage/current meter, a pulse generator and an AWG. Its versatile all-in-one integrated source and measurement capabilities allow it to perform a wide variety of measurements from DC to low frequency AC without the need to change connections or use additional equipment.
SMU Solution (right): Integrated 4-quadrant voltage and current sourcing and measurement (including AWG function).
B2900C/B2900CL Series SMU Models
Choose from six Keysight B2900C/CL Precision Source/Measure models that are compact and cost-effective bench-top Source/Measure Units (SMUs) with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current. In the chart below, the differentiation between the models is according to their available features: output range, number of digits displayed, measurement resolution, minimum timing interval, viewing modes, and SMU channels. These model choices make it easy for selecting the performance need for your testing requirements.
Feature | B2901CL | B2910CL | B2901C/B2902C | B2911C/B2912C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Channels | 1 channel | 1 channel | 1 or 2 channel | 1 or 2 channel |
Output Range | ||||
Max. voltage | 21 V | 210 V | 210 V | 210 V |
Max. current (DC) | 1.5 A | 1.5 A | 3.03 A | 3.03 A |
Max. current (Pulse) | No | No | 10.5 A | 10.5 A |
Source Resolution | ||||
Digits | 5.5 digit | 5.5 digit | 5.5 digit | 6.5 digit |
Min. voltage | 1 μV | 1 μV | 1 μV | 100 nV |
Min. current | 10 pA | 100 pA | 1 pA | 10 fA |
Lowest current range | 1 μA | 10 nA | 100 nA | 10 nA |
Measurement Resolution | ||||
Digits | 6.5 digit | 6.5 digit | 6.5 digit | 6.5 digit |
Min. voltage | 100 nV | 100 nV | 100 nV | 100 nV |
Min. current | 1 pA | 10 fA | 100 fA | 10 fA |
Min. trigger interval | 200 μs | 50 μs | 20 μs | 10 μs |
Max. trigger count | 10 000 | 100 000 | Infinite | Infinite |
Max. data buffer size | 10 000 | 100 000 | 100 000 | 100 000 |
Limit test | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fast transient mode | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Easy file access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
View Mode | ||||
Single view | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dual view | No | No | Yes (B2902C) | Yes (B2912C) |
Graph view | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Roll view | No | No | No | Yes |
What's in the Box
B2901CL Source Measure Unit
Power cable
USB cable
Quick Reference (English)