With various sizes and selections, you are sure to find the perfect solution at testequity. You can add, modify or delete the modules stored in your device. Curve tracer the 371a highpower curve tracer performs dc parametric characterization on a wide variety of power semiconductors including thyristors, scrs, igbts, and power mosfets. The new daystar ds iv curve tracer is a portable selfcontained unit for testing photovoltaic systems. Option a9 371b programmable high power curve tracer comes without the power cord. The utracer, a miniature tube tester tube curve tracer. Based on an oscilloscope, the device also contains voltage and current sources that can be used to stimulate the device under test dut. In tracer you will find your allinone solution for the measurement and elaboration of iv curve measurements.
It displays the socalled vi voltage versus current graph on an oscilloscope screen. Tracer natively supports the control of keithley 24xx and 26xx sourcemeters. The highvoltage collector mode permits testing the offcharacteristics of a device up to 3000 volts. When i first started getting into electronics, one of the first really useful things i designed and built for myself was a curve tracer. The tektronix 371b curve tracer offer power and versatility to test the dc characteristics of semiconductor devices.
Curve tracers contain current and voltage sources to stimulate the equipment under test eut. Keithley iv tracer software uses the touchscreen interface of modern source measure unit smu instruments to recreate the familiar user experience of a. This is simple usb port base curve tracer for npn transistors. Simple component tester using oscilloscope octopus. Example programs are included with most instrument driver downloads. Curve tracers power device analyzers have wide voltage and current coverage options ranging from 3 kv 20a to 10 kv 1500a and other features that make them capable of handling all types of power devices. An easytooperate device capable of obtaining the iv characteristics of basic electronic devices would be highly beneficial, especially if it were sufficiently inexpensive and easy to construct that a curve tracer could be made available for each bench. For an explanation of the features, operating procedures, and handling precautions of. A software program, ivpc, is provided with each daystar ds iv curve tracer. These instruments have proven their strength over time.
Migrate onpremises hadoop to azure databricks with zero downtime during migration and zero data loss, even when data is under active change. Metrics software and labview drivers available to enhance operation ce certified 370a and 371a digital storage curve tracers 370a highresolution programmable curve tracer the 370a highresolution curve tracer performs dc parametric characterization of transistors, thyristors, diodes, scrs, mosfets, optoelectronic components, solar cells. V each type of pin has a characteristic curve trace shape particular to that pins structure collectively the characteristics of all the pins of a given device provide a sufficient signature or fingerprint for checking device authenticity. Curve tracer manual curve tracers are versatile instruments that characterize a wide variety of electronic components. Page 1 service manual 371b programmable high power curve tracer 070a84350 warning the servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. This document is targeted to product users and explains operation andor installation procedures. Pvas pv analyzer kit is a volt iv curve tracer with builtin pv performance modeling and advanced wireless irradiance, temperature and tilt sensing. Introduction a curve tracer is an instrument that can be used to measure various parameters of the device under test dut. What are the differences between the 370a and 370b or. A curve tracer is like the ultimate valve tester, displaying the anode characteristic curves in real time on an oscilloscope with. What are the differences between the 370a and 370b or between 371a and 371b curve tracers. Keithley iv tracer software uses the touchscreen interface of modern source.
It weighs 12 kg and is packaged in a nonmetallic case 44 x 35 x 20 cm. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. Curve tracers contain current and voltage sources to stimulate the. Tektronix 371b details tektronix 371b programmable curve tracer tektronix curve tracers offer power and versatility to test the dc characteristics of semiconductor devices. Semiconductor curve tracer cs3000 series iwatsu electric co. Here are the differences in the 37xb compared with the 37xa. Whats the difference between a classic curve tracer and smu. Curve tracer software model 765670 number of license. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly. The tektronix 370b curve tracer combine a simpletouse front panel, digital acquisition and di. We have used tektronix 371b curve tracers available. Explore our options for a tektronix 371a curve tracer. This document is targeted to product users and explains operation andor installation.
A homebrew curve tracer with insignificant bom but surprising skills. Find instrument drivers that are available for this instrument for use in labview, labwindowscvi, or measurement studio. Nov 16, 2016 closed caption is available this video demonstrates the curve tracer tracer test mode of easyexpert software of agilent b1500a and b1505a. The pulsed highcurrent collector mode provides output. Where voltage and current would be plotted against each other. Tektronix 371 operators manual pdf tektronix 371 schematics pdf tektronix 371a operators manual pdf tektronix 371a service manual pdf tektronix 371b user.
Iv curves are measured by connecting the pv specimen to a varying load. A curve tracer is a device which will show the voltage current dependency of an electronic part. Option d1 a calibration data test result report will be provided with the 371b program mable high power curve tracer when this option is specified. Module database, from the cloud to your iv curve tracer. An smu with keithley iv tracer software is a fraction the size of a classic curve tracer. The curve tracer was used to characterize resistors, a. This video shows an example of performing a simple component test curve tracer on an oscilloscope. It may also provide information about features and functions, applications and troubleshooting. Connect via wifi your tablet or smartphone and manage the modules in your iv curve tracer. Before those guys decided, what kind of display to use, i designed and built my own curve tracer, totally out of specs, but. Using curve tracing to detect counterfeit components.
Tektronix 371 operators manual pdf tektronix 371 schematics pdf. May 31, 2011 hmmmm, well i have not used a curve tracer before, however after doing a bit of reading it may be possible using channel maths or custom probes and using xy mode. The keysight curve tracer power device analyzers are the best solutions for power device evaluation. The ds uses a capacitive load to vary the impedance connected to the output terminals of the pv array under test. The tektronix 371b curve tracer combine a simpletouse front panel, digital acquisition and di. Information is given to the module level, and may include product care and cleaning tips, troubleshooting information, adjustments, and how to. This curve tracer is build around microchips pic18f4550 mcu and it does not need driver installations andor any complex software installations. Information is given to the module level, and may include product care and cleaning tips, troubleshooting information, adjustments, and how to replace parts. Highest accuracy and measurement throughput measurements per hour. Tracer is the core application developed by rera that will help you to characterize your solar cells and compare the results. The 370 programmable curve tracer is a highresolution curve tracer that takes high precision measurements of semiconductor devices in ranges of up to 2000 v or 10 amp sourcing, up to 200 watts, down to 1 nanoamp 2 millivolt measurement resolution. Closed caption is available this video demonstrates the curve tracer tracer test mode of easyexpert software of agilent b1500a and.
Fet curve tracer abstract a fet curve tracer is a specialised piece of electronic test equipment used to analyse the characteristic of the fets. We will use a homemade, computerbased curve tracer that has a few advantages over commercial units. The test fixtures have a set of banana plug pins on the back side that fit into connectors in the curve tracer. 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. 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.
Tests 2, 3, and 4 terminal semiconductors up to 220 w and 2,000 v. Rent or purchase a tektronix 371b high power curve tracer or other component analyzers, lcr, semiconductor test equipment for your testing requirements. In tracer you will find your allinone solution for the measurement and elaboration of ivcurve measurements. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. H description and features of the 370b programmable curve tracer. These test fixtures came with the tektronix 576 and 370b371b curve tracers and were used to connect transistors in different packages to the curve tracer. Hmmmm, well i have not used a curve tracer before, however after doing a bit of reading it may be possible using channel maths or custom probes and using xy mode. Tektronix curve tracers offer power and versatility to test the dc characteristics of semiconductor devices.
The simple circuit shown is often called an octopus i dont know why, and. The tektronix 371b, the industry leader in highpower curve tracers, performs dc parametric characterization on a wide variety of power semiconductors including thyristors, scrs, igbts and power mosfets. Curve tracers contents programmable curve tracer systems 407 system software 411 576 curvetracer system 412 176 pulsed highcurrent fixture. Curve tracer mode for quick and interactive measurement. Curve tracers contents programmable curve tracer systems 407 system software 411 576 curve tracer system 412 176 pulsed highcurrent fixture. Rather than pooling resources for shared, outdated equipment, labs can now equip individual engineers with their own iv curve tracer. All of those functions are available even on pc software topview included. A curve tracers task is to trace out that relationship and convert it into a graph of i vs. Design and build took me two evenings one to solder all the components on two pieces of scrap perfboard, while second evening spent on the simple software itself. Peak power is 3000 w, peak voltage 3000 v, peak current 400 a. The 370b and 371b curve tracers combine a simpletouse front panel, digital acquisition and display, and programmability to serve a variety of application needs. Highest accuracy and measurement throughput measurements per hour largest display with best array troubleshooting features. This document provides information for technicians to maintain or service a product.
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