IGBT: Ic-Vge Test
Measures Ic-Vge characteristics for 3-terminal IGBT devices. SMU pulse is used for the Collector-Emitter voltage output.
Used with:
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B1506A: IGBT DUT
- B1505A: IGBT DUT, IV test type
- This test requires Ic-Vge PD1000A.xtdconfiguration file. See Install PD1000A Configuration Files for more information.
- If the data sheet lists a maximum test limit for a parameter, use that value.
- If there is no maximum test limit, use a typical value.
See also Setting IV and CV Test Parameters.
Test Schematic
Gate Parameters
Click here for detailed information about each item in the list.
Gate: The SMU connected to Gate terminal, primary sweep voltage output. Select Gate SMU from the drop-down menu.
VgStart (V): The SMU connected to Gate terminal, primary sweep voltage output.
VgStop (V): The Sweep stop voltage for Gate terminal.
VgStep (V): The Sweep step voltage for Gate terminal.
IgLimit (A): The upper limit of gate current.
Emitter: The GNDU:GND connected to Emitter terminal. This field cannot be changed.
Gate Resistance: Specify the desired Gate Resistance for the device, either 0 (default), 10, 100, or 1000 W.You must set the same Gate Resistance value in two places: 1) in the parameters for this test; and 2) in the EasyEXPERT software for your B1505A or B1506A power analyzer. See Additional IV and CV Test Information.
Collector Parameters
Collector: The SMU connected to Collector terminal, secondary sweep voltage output.
VcStart (V): The Sweep start voltage for Collector terminal.
VcStop (V): The Sweep stop voltage for Collector terminal.
VcPoint: Number of collector voltage sweep steps.
IcLimit (A): The Collector current compliance.
PulsePeriodMode: The Pulse period mode, AUTO or MANUAL. (If you choose MANUAL, you must also set the ManualPulsePeriod parameter.)
ManualPulsePeriod (s): The Pulse period. Use this parameter only when you have selected PulsePeriodMode = MANUAL.
PulseWidth (s): The Pulse width.