Keysight B2902C Source Measure Unit

Features and Specifications

• Number of Channels: 1 or 2
  1 - front panel
  2 - rear panel

• Max Voltage: 210 V

• Output Range Max Current (DC): 3.03 A

• Output Range Max Current (pulse): 10.5 A

• Measurement Resolution: 6.5 digit

• View Modes: Single, Graph and Dual
  Single provides basic and advanced settings from the front panel
  Dual provides basic settings (CH 1 and 2). Displays up to 6 digits
  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” TFT color display (480 x 272, with LED backlight)

• Dimensions Case: 88 mm (2U) x 213 mm (half width) x 450 mm

B2902C Overview

The Keysight B2902C is a versatile, dual-channel precision Source/Measure Unit (SMU) optimized for efficient and accurate voltage and current sourcing and measurement in laboratory, R&D, and automated testing environments. It supports a maximum voltage of ±210 V and current capabilities up to ±3 A DC or ±10.5 A pulsed, accommodating a wide range of device testing requirements, including semiconductors, passive components, and precision electronic devices. The dual-channel capability allows independent operation, facilitating tests on devices with multiple terminals.

The B2902C offers excellent precision, with measurement resolution down to 100 fA for current and 100 nV for voltage. Its integrated four-quadrant functionality greatly simplifies complex IV measurement setups, removing the need for multiple separate instruments and significantly enhancing measurement reliability and repeatability. Built-in arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) and sweep functions—including linear, logarithmic, and pulsed sweeps—provide extensive flexibility for dynamic electrical characterization, with waveform definitions supporting up to 100,000 programmable steps.

The intuitive 4.3-inch color LCD graphical user interface (GUI) offers multiple viewing modes, including dual-channel views and graph displays, enabling quick setup, data visualization, and interactive testing from the front panel. With fast digitizing capabilities reaching up to 50,000 points per second, the unit efficiently captures transient phenomena. It also supports advanced connectivity through USB, LAN, and GPIB interfaces and comprehensive software tools such as PathWave BenchVue, PathWave IV Curve, and EasyEXPERT group+, making the B2902C an effective solution for both benchtop use and integrated automated testing 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.

What's in the Box

• B2902C Source Measure Unit

• Power cable

• USB cable

• Quick Reference (English)