Additional Hardware Information

Prerequisites

Keysight IO Libraries Suite, available free at: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite, is required and is useful in connecting to and configuring the test equipment.

System Products

The PD1000A Power Device Measurement System for Advanced Modeling consists of the following products:

PD1000A Control Software

PD1000A Hardware Power Measurement System for Advance Modeling

PD1500A Hardware for Discrete Devices

PD1550A Hardware for Power Modules

Documentation and Software

 

PD1000A Control Software

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PD1000A PD1000A Hardware

For IV/CV Tests:

For S-Parameter Tests:

  • B2902A/B Precision Source/Measure Unit. See: www.keysight.com/find/B2902B
  • PD1000A Option -SPK. Includes the following:
    • Quantity 2, Keysight PD1000A High Current Bias T Networks
    • Three device test fixtures:
      • Test fixture for TO-220 devices
      • Test fixture for TO-247 devices
      • Test fixture for Surface Mount Devices (SMDs)
    • Quantity 2, Type ‘N’ Male to SMA Female Adapter (Keysight pn 5062-6682)
    • Quantity 2, SMA connector cables (7”, Keysight pn 5062-6682)
    • Quantity 8, Banana plug to Banana plug cables (4 red, 4 black, for the B2902A/B to Bias T Networks)
The Control Software for Double-Pulse Tests is included as part of the PD1000A Control Software.

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PD1500A Hardware for Discreet Devices

Each test instrument comes complete with its own documentation. The Country-specific power cord and other cables or accessories may be discarded. All necessary power cords and cables are included in the DPT system Rack and Safety Enclosure. For detailed information about any of the test instruments, refer to the documentation provided with the instrument.

  • PD1500A Control Software Guide: Provides detailed information to install, configure, and use the PD1000A Control Software for the PD1500A DPT system. PN: PD1500-90001
  • PD1500A System Installation Guide: Provides detailed information to install the Double-Pule Rack and Safety Enclosure at a customer’s site. PN: PD1500-90002
  • PD1500A Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide: Provides detailed information to operate and maintain the PD1500 Test Rack and Safety Enclosure. PN: PD1500-90003
  • PD1500A Si/Sic Test Fixtures User Guide: Provides detailed information to install and use the Double-Pulse Test Modules for testing Si/SiC devices in the DPT Test Fixture. PN: PD1500-90004
  • For testing GaN devices, contact your local Keysight Application Engineer for information regarding a GaN Test Board and associated documentation.

Components and Accessories of the PD1500A Double-Pulse Test system include:

  • Double-Pulse Test (DPT) Rack and Safety Enclosure (includes power cord, bag of 6x16 bolts and washers for rack mounting instruments, an unlocking tool, etc)
  • MXR108A 8-Channel Oscilloscope (includes keyboard, mouse, etc.)
  • 33512B Waveform Generator with ARB
    • 5063-9240 (34190A) Rack Mount Installation Kit
  • B2902A/B Precision Source/Measurement Unit
    • 5063-9240 (34190A) Rack Mount Installation Kit
  • Heinzinger EVO High Voltage Power Supply (includes 6121-2914 High Voltage SHV Cable)
  • DPT Test Fixture and Si/SiC device Test Modules:
    • PD1000-68701 DPT Test Fixture
    • PD1000-60901 DUT module (Power Loop) for TO-247 device package
    • PD1000-62401 DUT module (Power Loop) for D2PAK7 device package
    • PD1000-66505 PCA Clamp Circuit module for Si/SiC devices
    • Isolated Low Side Gate Drive Modules for Si/SiC devices
    • PD1000-66540 No Gate Resistor installed on module (qty. 2)
    • PD1000-66542 0 W Gate Resistor installed on module
    • PD1000-66544 10 W Gate Resistor installed on module
    • PD1000-66546 100 W Gate Resistor installed on module

    • PD1000-66848 ±28 V, No Gate Resistor installed

    • PD1000-66850 ±28 V, 0 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66852 ±28 V, 4.4 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66854 ±28 V, 9.4 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66856 ±28 V, 20 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66858 ±28 V, 44 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66860 ±28 V, 200 W Gate Resistor installed



    • Isolated High Side Gate Drive Modules for Si/SiC devices
    • PD1000-66504 No Gate Resistor installed on module(qty. 2)
    • PD1000-66543 0 W Gate Resistor installed on module
    • PD1000-66545 10 W Gate Resistor installed on module
    • PD1000-66547 100 W Gate Resistor installed on module

    • PD1000-66849 ±28 V, No Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66851 ±28 V, 0 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66853 ±28 V, 4.4 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66855 ±28 V, 9.4 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66859 ±28 V, 44 W Gate Resistor installed
    • PD1000-66861 ±28 V, 200 W Gate Resistor installed

     

  • PD1000-62001 Device Heater with Integrated Type K Thermocouple
  • Cables and Oscilloscope Probes
    • N2873A 10:1 Oscilloscope Probe (qty. 4 supplied with DSOS104 Oscilloscope)
    • 10076C 100:1 High Voltage Oscilloscope Probe
    • N2819A Differential Oscilloscope Probe, 10:1, 800 MHz
    • PD1000-60002 Oscilloscope Protection Probe (quantity 2) (uses 8121-2816 BNC to SMA cable to go from Probe to Coaxial Shunt)
  • PD1000-61901 Coaxial Shunt (installs on DUT Test Modules)
  • 8121-2816 BNC to SMA Cable 1 M (quantity 1) (to go from Oscilloscope Protection Probe to Coaxial Shunt)
  • 8121-2914 BNC to SMA cable, 1.5 M (quantity 2) for Waveform Generator (Channel 1 and Channel 2) to DPT Test Fixture
  • N1294-031 GPIO-BNC trigger adapter for the B2902A/B SMU
  • 1250-0781 BNC Tee Adapter
  • 8121-2817 BNC to BNC Cable 2 M (quantity 3)
  • 8121-2006 HV cable banana plugs (safety box to Test Fixture) Black
  • 8121-2007 HV cable banana plugs (safety box to Test Fixture) Red
  • PD1000-62001 Device Heater with Thermocouple (also includes N1265-61761, 0.3 Meter K-Type Thermocouple wire)
  • Keysight 9170-1792 Ferrite-Core Clamp cylinders. To be attached to the oscilloscope probes (quantity 5)
  • 71218629 Keysight Nameplate - Keysight Logo, to be attached by Keysight AE during initial installation.
  • Keysight Serial Number label - to be attached by Keysight AE during initial installation.
  • 1855-2942 SCT2080 N-Channel, SiC Power MOSFETs. For performing sample DPT tests (quantity 2)
  • 8710-1582, 0.56 N-m (5 lb-in) 5/16 in Break-over torque wrench for SMA connections
  • PD1000-00004, A set of hand tools is also provided for use when assembling the PD1500A DPT Test System
  • E7732A Rack Filler Panels (quantity 6)

The following cables and adapters are used only for the PD1500A AutoCal procedure:

  • 1251-2277 Banana to BNC Adapter, quantity 1
  • 8121-2816 BNC to SMA Cable, 1 m, 50 W, quantity 1
  • U1168A Standard Probe Kit, quantity 1
  • 1258-0225, 2.54 mm jumpers, quantity 10
Not every piece of test equipment is used in every DPT test.

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PD1550A Hardware for Power Module Test System

Each test instrument comes complete with its own documentation. The Country-specific power cord and other cables or accessories may be discarded. All necessary power cords and cables are included in the DPT system Rack and Safety Enclosure. For detailed information about any of the test instruments, refer to the documentation provided with the instrument.

  • PD1550A Control Software Guide: Provides detailed information to install, configure, and use the PD1000A Control Software for the PD1550A DPT system. PN: PD1550-90001
  • PD1550A System Installation Guide: Provides detailed information to install the Double-Pule Rack and Safety Enclosure at a customer’s site. PN: PD1550-90002
  • PD1550A Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide: Provides detailed information to operate and maintain the PD1500 Test Rack and Safety Enclosure. PN: PD1550-90003
  • PD1550A Si/Sic Test Fixtures User Guide: Provides detailed information to install and use the Double-Pulse Test Modules for testing Si/SiC devices in the DPT Test Fixture. PN: PD1550-90004
  • For testing GaN devices, contact your local Keysight Application Engineer for information regarding a GaN Test Board and associated documentation.

PD1550A DPT Rack and Safety Enclosure (the following test instruments are pre-installed in the PD1550A system rack):

  • Keysight MXR108A 8-Channel Oscilloscope (includes 4 N2873A low voltage probes, keyboard, mouse, calibration cable, etc.)

  • Keysight 33512B Waveform Generator

  • Keysight B2902B Precision Source/Measurement Unit

  • Heinzinger EVO High Voltage Power Supply

  • PD1550A-010 Dynamic Test Fixture (standard)

  • PD1550A-020 Dynamic Test Control Unit

  • PD1550A-030 Dynamic Test Safety Unit

  • PD1550A-090 Dynamic Test Inductor Unit

  • True Pulse Isolated Probe Technology Unit (for measuring VGS,H)

  • Country-specific Power Cord

  • PD1550-66560 DPT Test Interface Board for 62 mm Modules without decoupling capacitors.

  • PD1550-61901 0.05 Ohm (50 mOhm Shunt

  • PD1550-61902 0.005 Ohm (5 mOhm Shunt

  • PD1550-61602 UDI Cables

  • DP0001A 400 MHz High Voltage Differential Probes

  • DP0031A 200 MHz High Voltage Differential Probe NOTE: Your system may have been provided with PMK PD1802A Differential Probes instead of the Keysight DP0031 probes, These probes are identical in performance.

  • N2873-60001 10:1, 500 MHz Passive Probe

  • PD1000-60002 Protection Probe

  • PD1550-30117 Cable Assembly - 50 Ohm, BNC to SMA

  • PD1550-30118 Standard Lift Table

  • Holdit Pro-Set Probe Holders (no Keysight part number)

Required PD1550A Accessories (but not included)

  • PD1550-66561 DPT Interface Board for 62 mm DUT modules with decoupling capacitors

  • PD1550-66540 ±28 V Gate Driver Modules Calibrated and tested

  • Gate Drive Resistor modules

  • PD1000-66550 No installed Gate Resistors

  • PD1000-66551 0,0,0 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66552 0,0,1.0 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66553 0,0,2.5 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66554 0,0,4.9 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66555 0,0,10.1 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66556 0,0,22.0 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66557 0,0,100 Ohm Gate Resistor

  • PD1000-66558 0,0,400 Ohm Gate Resistor

Optional (not required) PD1550A Accessories

  • External Monitor Kit

  • PD1550-60004 Heavy Duty Lift Table

Cables used for System Calibration

  • Black Test Patch Lead

  • Red Test Patch Lead

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Documentation and Software

Documentation is available at: www.keysight.com/find/PD1500A

Instrument documentation, data sheets, firmware updates, software updates, specifications, and more can be found on the product web pages listed below.

www.keysight.com/find/PD1000A software for PD1000A, includes PD1500A and PD1550A Software

www.keysight.com/find/PD1500A (for general product information including the data sheet, documentation, software, etc.)

www.keysight.com/find/PD1550A (for general product information including the data sheet, documentation, software, etc.)

www.keysight.com/find/MXR108A 8-Channel Oscilloscope

www.keysight.com/find/33512B Waveform Generator, 2-Ch with ARB

www.keysight.com/find/B2902A/B Precision Source/Measurement Unit

www.Heinzinger.com High Voltage Power Supply Model EVO

 

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