Measurement of iv curve of one or more modules or of one whole string up to 1500v10a. Explore our options for a tektronix 371a curve tracer. This document provides information for technicians to maintain or service a product. Iv curves are measured by connecting the pv specimen to a varying load. Im considering purchasing metrics ics software for use.
This raises the question what number of curves and number of points per curve is optimal. The tektronix programmable curve tracer 371a is a high power curve tracer. The sonytektronix 370a and 371a curve tracers combine a simpletouse. Im considering purchasing metrics ics software for use with my 370a 371a curve tracer. If youve spent any time at all, even a few minutes, with any electronics you should know how important transistors and diodes are. What device adapters were available for the tektronix curve tracer models 370a, 370b, 371 and 371a.
Find instrument drivers that are available for this instrument for use in labview, labwindowscvi, or measurement studio. The 370a highresolution programmable curve tracer left and the 371a highpower programmable curve tracer right. The high voltage collector mode permits testing the offcharacteristics of a device up to 3,000 volts. The 371a is used for testing a wide variety of power semiconductors. A curve tracer is a device which will show the voltage current dependency of an electronic part. H description and features of the 370b programmable curve tracer. These curves give all the information about the condition of the tube and provide information for the design of circuits. Includes test fixture with safety interlock, digital storage with onscreen readout and automatic test sequencing. Access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permission to systems, data, and files, and help them protect their organizations from the potential risks of data loss and data breaches. There is very little performance overlap between the two models. Introduction nothing compares to a curve tracer when power, versatility, and ease of use are needed to test the dc characteristics of semiconductor devices.
Iv curve tracer for maintenance and troubleshooting of photovoltaic systems. The adapaters that were available for the curve tracers are listed below. Tektronix 371a programmable curve tracer and other curve tracers for sale at test equipment center. This menudriven software controls the iv curve tracer, transfers iv curve data to the computer for storage, and includes a toolset to manipulate, normalize, display and analyze iv curves. This is simple usb port base curve tracer for npn transistors. The highvoltage collector mode permits testing the offcharacteristics of a device up to 3000 volts. The gui was in the first place designed to trace the curves of tubes. A curve tracer, or curve checker, is a type of electronic test equipment engineers use to analyze semiconductor device characteristics. Information is given to the module level, and may include product care and cleaning tips, troubleshooting information, adjustments, and how to replace parts. In tracer you will find your allinone solution for the measurement and elaboration of ivcurve measurements. Measurement of opencircuit voltage and shortcircuit current vocisc. Im considering purchasing metrics ics software for use with my 370a371a curve tracer.
Iv500w allows field detection of iv curve an of the main characteristic parameters both of a single. Obviously more curves and more points per curve will result in a higher accuracy, but also increase the measurement time. It performs dc parametric characterization of thyristors, scrs and. Tracer iv curve software tracer is the core application developed by rera solutions that will help you to characterize your solar cells and modules. Ct a curve tracer for the shack qst in depth veikko kanto 3355 w. Pvas pv analyzer kit is a volt iv curve tracer with builtin pv performance modeling and advanced wireless irradiance, temperature and tilt sensing. New power device analyzer curve tracer solves c s high power. The 371a highpower curve tracer performs dc parametric characterization on a wide variety of power semiconductors including thyristors, scrs, igbts, and power mosfets. Tektronix high power, dc semiconductor parameter measurements up to 3 kw peak power, 400 amps, 3,000 volts includes test fixture with safety interlock, digital storage with onscreen readout and automatic test sequencing f. Based on an oscilloscope, the device also contains voltage and current sources that can be used to stimulate the device under test dut. A semiconductor curve tracer also known as a semiconductor parameter analyzer is a specialised piece of electronic test equipment used to analyze the characteristics of discrete semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors. Highest accuracy and measurement throughput measurements per hour largest display with best array troubleshooting features.
Programmable high power curve tracer service manual. Curve tracer software model 765670 number of license. A curve tracer is like the ultimate valve tester, displaying the anode characteristic curves in real time on an oscilloscope with xy capability most twochannel scopes have this. Tracer natively supports the control of keithley 24xx and 26xx sourcemeters. The tektronix 371a curve tracer is the world standard for high resolution curve tracers and is used in a wide variety of applications. Whats the difference between the 370a and the 371a. Highest accuracy and measurement throughput measurements per hour. This curve tracer performs dc parametric characterization of thyristors, scrs and power mosfets.
In the el84 examples in this section, the grid voltage was incremented with steps of 2 v. Curve tracers 2 ground bond testers 2 parametric test systems 1 semiconductor analyzers 2 network analyzers 122 new rf adapters 44 oscilloscopes 303 parts 103 parts and accessories 4711 power supply 285 probes 338 rf accessories 230 signal analyzers 127 signal generators 275 software 64 spectrum analyzers 142. My first design was understandably naive in its implementation and would only test. Tracer is the core application developed by rera solutions that will help you to characterize your solar cells and modules. Raydec photovoltaic iv curve tracer and load daystar rd1600 multi tracer iv. The standard of 100ns plus 75ns is supplied with the tester. From simple 100eur gadget to measure small transistors and diodes to be finished in weeks or months it grew into disgusting mess of supertruper accurate measurement unobtainium, capable of plotting characetristics up to bazilion volts. Improvements have been made since this trace was taken, i shall do some more and post them soon. A semiconductor curve tracer is a specialised piece of electronic test equipment used to analyze the characteristics of discrete semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. A curve tracer applies a swept voltage to two terminals of the eut, measuring the level of current flowing at each voltage. Whats the difference between a classic curve tracer and smu. It performs dc parametric characterization of thyristors, scrs, igbts and power mosfets. This curve tracer is build around microchips pic18f4550 mcu and it does not need driver installations andor any complex software installations.
Using the analog discovery and waveforms as a semiconductor curve tracer november 16, 2016 november 16, 2016 by brandon marcum 2 comments. Example 2 will show you how to measure forward voltage v f of a schottky diode embedded in a doublebalanced mixer, without delidding it. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. Tektronix tests 2, 3, and 4 terminal semiconductors up to 220 w and 2,000 v digital storage with onscreen readout automatic test sequencing without a computer gpib floppy drive for storage. In addition to the curve trace function, a tube testing function has been implemented which measures the most important tube parameters for a single bias point. Tracer ivcurve measurement software rera solutions. The 371a programmable curve tracer, the industry leader in high power curve tracers is used for t add to wish list. Generate iv curve to 2 ch analog or digital oscilloscope in xy mode ib 0ua,24ua,48ua,72ua,96ua,120ua,144ua,168ua for small transistor ib 0. Keithley iv tracer software uses the touchscreen interface of modern source measure unit smu instruments to recreate the familiar user experience of a. Tektronix 371a programmable high power curve tracer. The 371a, the industry leader in high power curve tracers, is used for testing a wide variety of power semiconductors.
The 371a programmable curve tracer, the industry leader in high power curve tracers is used for testing a wide variety of power semiconductors. Tektronix 371a products for sale at test equipment center are thoroughly tested, and receive electrical and cosmetic reconditioning as needed prior to sale. A homebrew curve tracer with insignificant bom but surprising skills. Curve tracers contain current and voltage sources to stimulate the equipment under test eut. Tektronix 370a the 370a, the world standard for high resolution curve tracers is used in a wide variety of applications. I watched discussion on local forum, bunch of guys were discussing how curve tracer should look and work.
It is therefore suiteable to discover characteristics of electronic parts and to quickly check if they are o. Curve tracers available for purchase, rent or lease from global test equipment. It provides unprecedented measurement throughput and accuracy and delivers deep insight into the performance of your arrays. Fully programmable digital curve tracers with cursors and hardcopy.
Peak power is 3000 w, peak voltage 3000 v, peak current 400 a. The 370a performs dc parametric characterization of transistors, thyristors, diodes, scrs, mosfets, optoelectronic components, solar cells, solid state displays and other semiconductor devices. If you need to test both high and lowmedium power devices, you may need both curve tracer models. These instruments have proven their strength over time. The tektronix 371a programmable curve tracer, the industry leader in high power curve tracers is used for testing a wide variety of power semiconductors. Semiconductor curve tracer cs3000 series iwatsu electric co. Fully programmable digital curve tracers with cursors and hardcopy high voltage and current sourcing with the 371a metrics software and lab. Just like on a curve tracer, the b1505a supports rotary knob control of the independent sweep variable for intuitive and realtime evaluation of parameters such as.
Rent or purchase a tektronix 371a high power curve tracer or other component analyzers, lcr, semiconductor test equipment for your testing requirements. The 576 curve tracer is a rugged high power measurement system for tests on 2 and 3terminal dis add. Transistor curve tracer adapter xy oscilloscopes 2 ranges. Tektronix 371 operators manual pdf tektronix 371 schematics pdf. Tracer ivcurve software is the allinone solution for the measurement and elaboration of ivcurves for solar cells and modules. Agilent b1505a, keysight b1505a, hp b1505a rental, repair.
All products include a 90 day warranty from test equipment center to ensure your complete. New, used, and refurbished curve tracers display a graph of the voltage versus current on a screen for easy documentation. Check out the following separate pages on the subject of curve tracer measurements. In tracer you will find your allinone solution for the measurement and elaboration of iv curve measurements. With various sizes and selections, you are sure to find the perfect solution at testequity. The 370a is designed to test low and medium power devices. Many institutes and laboratories all over the world work hard on the development of new materials and technologies for photovoltaic applications. A software program, ivpc, is provided with each daystar ds iv curve tracer. Tracer is the core application developed by rera that will help you to characterize your solar cells and compare the results. Rent tektronix 371a curve tracer call for availability the tektronix 371a curve tracer is the world standard for high resolution curve tracers and is used in a wide variety of applications. My first design was understandably naive in its implementation and would only test small triodes, but it worked ok and still does.
What device adapters were available for the tektronix curve. Example 1 will show you how to measure iv curves of a mesfet mmic amplifier. The highvoltage collector mode permits testing the offcharacteristics of a. The 370a performs dc parametric characterization of transistors, thyristors, diodes, scrs, mosfets, optoelectronic components, solar cells, solid state displays and. Tektronix 370a details tektronix 370a programmable curve tracer tests 2, 3, and 4 terminal semiconductors up to 220 w and 2,000 v. High power, dc semiconductor parameter measurements. Curve tracers available for purchase, rent or lease. The agilent b1505a analyzer curve tracer software environment allows users to check device characteristics and detect device faults with the easy convenience of a curve tracer.
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