The XMU5201B is a 3U, 4 HP PXIe source measure unit with four source-and-measure channels and four-quadrant operation. It supports semiconductor, optoelectronic, aerospace, power-electronics, materials, and biochemical research workflows that need automated modular sourcing and measurement.
The voltage path provides a ±24 V range with 200 µV resolution. Five current ranges extend from 10 µA to 150 mA, with minimum programming and measurement resolution of 100 pA on the 10 µA range. The sampling rate is 600 kS/s.
Voltage Programming and Measurement
| Range | Resolution | Typical noise | Accuracy at 23 °C ± 5 °C |
|---|
| ±24 V | 200 µV | 200 µV peak-to-peak | ±(0.1% + 10 mV) |
Typical voltage noise is specified from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz. Accuracy is expressed as a percentage of reading plus the stated offset.
Current Programming and Measurement
| Range | Resolution | Typical noise | Accuracy at 23 °C ± 5 °C |
|---|
| 10 µA | 100 pA | 100 pA | ±(0.1% + 4 nA) |
| 100 µA | 1 nA | 1 nA | ±(0.1% + 40 nA) |
| 1 mA | 10 nA | 10 nA | ±(0.1% + 0.4 µA) |
| 10 mA | 100 nA | 100 nA | ±(0.1% + 4 µA) |
| 150 mA | 1.5 µA | 1.5 µA | ±(0.1% + 60 µA) |
Typical current noise is specified peak-to-peak from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz. Choose the range that covers the DUT current while preserving the required resolution.
PXIe and Software Integration
The module uses a PXIe bus and a 3U, 4 HP form factor. Software support includes Windows and Linux with a VISA-based DLL. Operating temperature is 0 °C to +55 °C, and storage temperature is -20 °C to +70 °C.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels does the XMU5201B provide?
It provides four source-and-measure channels with four-quadrant operation.
What are its core range and resolution values?
The voltage range is ±24 V. Current ranges are 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, and 150 mA, with voltage resolution of 200 µV and minimum current resolution of 100 pA.
How does XMU5201B differ from XMU5201A?
Both models provide four channels on the same PXIe range and sampling platform. XMU5201B is the standard-resolution variant; use the XMU5201A page and datasheet when comparing its model-specific resolution and accuracy values.
Which software environments are supported?
The platform supports Windows and Linux with a VISA-based DLL.
Which applications is it intended for?
Application areas include semiconductor and component test, LED and laser-diode test, aerospace and power electronics, semiconductor research, and materials or biochemical research.