External Inductor

With PD1000A Control Software version 2020.820 (and later) and Test Fixture Firmware A.01.03 or later you have the option to use the standard internal inductor (internal to the PD1500A Test Fixture) or an external, custom inductor. Custom Inductor Value appears only if you have specified using a custom inductor in the Hardware Configuration > Inductor Settings dialog. See Double-Pulse Test Hardware Configuration.

If you are using an external inductor, enter the value of the inductor in the Hardware Setting screen . The value appears in the Custom Inductor Value > Inductance field.

Refer to Using an External Inductor with the PD1500A Double-Pulse Test System for detailed information about designing or selecting, and installing an external inductor on the PD1500A Test Fixture DUT module.

When using an external inductor, the internal inductor must be disconnected. Automatic switching between normal double pulse test and reverse recovery test is not be possible with an external inductor.