Name: XMU-5921 32-Channel Source Measure Unit
Brand: XGY Tek

Overview

XMU-5921 integrates 32 synchronized source-and-measure channels in a 3U PXIe module. Four-quadrant operation covers a ±15 V, ±32 mA envelope, with 5 V, 10 V and 15 V voltage ranges, five current ranges and 1 MSa/s sampling for parallel device characterization.

Additional product details

On the XMU-5921, four-quadrant operation and a 1 MSa/s sampling rate support parallel semiconductor, optoelectronic, sensor, aerospace, power-electronics, and battery-characterization workflows. The XMU-5921 5 µA current range provides 80 pA programming and measurement resolution. For power electronics, the XMU-5921 provides four-quadrant characterization of power-electronic components within the stated voltage-current envelope.

Key Capabilities & Applications

Synchronized four-quadrant testing

Thirty-two channels support four-quadrant sourcing and measurement within the stated ±15 V and ±32 mA operating envelope.

Range-specific fine resolution

The 5 V range provides 80 µV voltage resolution, and the 5 µA range provides 80 pA current programming and measurement resolution. Resolution changes with the selected range.

PXIe fixture integration

A 78-pin D-Sub connects the outputs. A VISA-based DLL supports Windows and Linux; the stated sampling rate is 1 MSa/s.

Common applications

Semiconductor device test
LED and LD test
Sensor characterization
Aerospace electronics
Power electronics
Battery characterization

Applications and test requirements

Semiconductor device test

Synchronized current-voltage characterization and automated test for semiconductor components.

LED and LD test

Voltage-current sweeps and pulsed evaluation for LEDs and laser diodes.

Sensor characterization

Precision stimulus and response measurement for sensor development and validation.

Aerospace electronics

Automated sourcing and measurement for aerospace electronic assemblies and devices.

Power electronics

Battery characterization

Controlled sourcing and measurement for battery and cell characteristic evaluation.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Channels	32 synchronized source-and-measure channels
Operation	Four-quadrant source/measure
Voltage range	5 V / 10 V / 15 V; ±15 V operating envelope
Current range	5 µA / 40 µA / 200 µA / 2 mA / 32 mA; ±32 mA operating envelope
Voltage resolution	Down to 80 µV
Current sensitivity	Down to 80 pA
Sampling	1 MSa/s
Output connector	78-pin D-Sub

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Parameter	Specification
Peak/pulse current	No separate pulsed-current limit is listed; ±32 mA is the stated operating envelope
Operating temperature	0 to +55 °C
Storage temperature	-20 to +70 °C
Operating systems	Windows and Linux
Driver interface	VISA-based DLL

Detailed performance and interface tables (3)

Voltage programming and measurement
Range	Resolution	Typical noise	Accuracy at 23 °C ± 5 °C
5 V	80 µV	80 µV	±(0.02% + 400 µV)
10 V	160 µV	160 µV	±(0.02% + 800 µV)
15 V	240 µV	240 µV	±(0.02% + 1.2 mV)

Current programming and measurement
Range	Resolution	Typical noise	Accuracy at 23 °C ± 5 °C
5 µA	80 pA	80 pA	±(0.04% + 400 pA)
40 µA	640 pA	640 pA	±(0.04% + 3.2 nA)
200 µA	3.2 nA	3.2 nA	±(0.04% + 16 nA)
2 mA	32 nA	32 nA	±(0.04% + 160 nA)
32 mA	800 nA	800 nA	±(0.04% + 4 µA)

PXIe slot power requirements
Slot supply	Current requirement
+3.3 V rail	4 A
+5 V rail	0 A
+12 V rail	5 A
-12 V rail	0 A

Typical voltage noise is specified peak-to-peak from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz. Accuracy is expressed as a percentage of reading plus the stated offset.
Typical current noise is specified peak-to-peak from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Models, Configuration & Compatibility

XMU-5921

Control interfaces and software

The module uses a PXIe bus and supports Windows and Linux through a VISA-based DLL for host integration and secondary software development.

PXIe · VISA DLL · Windows · Linux

Order codes and configuration are confirmed in the quotation.

Technical Resources

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Selection guidance

Format: 3U PXIe, 78-pin D-Sub

Coverage: 32 channels; ±15 V and ±32 mA operating envelope; 1 MSa/s sampling; current resolution down to 80 pA

Best for: Synchronized high-density semiconductor, sensor, LED/LD, and battery characterization.

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XMU-5921 system configuration covers chassis compatibility, breakout or fixture wiring, channel assignment, guarding, and calibration requirements.

Which voltage and current ranges are available?

Voltage ranges are 5 V, 10 V and 15 V. Current ranges are 5 µA, 40 µA, 200 µA, 2 mA and 32 mA. Four-quadrant operation reaches ±15 V and ±32 mA.

Does eighty-picoampere resolution apply to every current range?

80 pA is the programming and measurement resolution of the 5 µA range. The larger current ranges have different resolutions, as listed in the current table.

Is a higher pulsed-current limit specified?

No separate pulsed-current limit is listed. The stated four-quadrant current envelope is ±32 mA.

XMU-5921 32-Channel Source Measure Unit