Keysight (Agilent) 41420A Modular DC Source

The Keysight (Agilent) 41420A is a High Power Source/Monitor Unit (HPSMU) module engineered for precision DC sourcing and measurement within the 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor Mainframe. This dual-slot module delivers voltage sourcing from ±1 mV to ±200 V and current sourcing from ±20 µA to ±1 A, with maximum output power of 14 W. The 41420A supports both constant and pulsed operation in voltage and current source modes, enabling advanced device characterization, semiconductor testing, and materials research.

– Technical Specifications

• Voltage Sourcing Range: ±1 mV to ±200 V
• Current Sourcing Range: ±20 µA to ±1 A
• Maximum Output Power: 14 W
• Voltage Measurement Resolution: 40 µV
• Current Measurement Resolution: 20 fA
• Voltage Programming Accuracy: 0.0000002%
• Sourcing Modes: Constant voltage, pulse voltage, constant current, pulse current
• Slots Required: 2 (within 4142B mainframe)
• Dimensions: 3 × 9 × 17 inches
• Weight: 7 lbs

– Key Features

• Integrated overvoltage, overcurrent, and overpower protection
• Ultra-low voltage measurement resolution enables precision characterization of low-power devices
• Exceptional voltage programming accuracy supports stringent production and research requirements
• Dual-slot architecture in 4142B mainframe optimizes multi-module configurations

– Typical Applications

The 41420A serves semiconductor parameter measurement, device curve tracing, power device testing, and materials characterization where precision sourcing and measurement accuracy are critical.

– Compatibility & Integration

The 41420A integrates exclusively into the Keysight (Agilent) 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor Mainframe. System control and integration with HP-IB environments provide flexible measurement automation and data acquisition.