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= About =
==About==
The probe station in the cleanroom is set up for up to four-point probing of two terminal and three terminal devices. The probe station is a Signatone station with a 2” diameter vacuum chuck. Four probes are provided. The measurements are taken with an HP xxxx 4-point probe measuring system or on a Tektronix 370A programmable curve tracer. The curve tracer can be controlled by a computer to get portable data. FETs, HBTs, diodes, and contact resistance measurements are typically done on this system. The 370A curve tracer is capable of pulsed and DC operation.
The probe station in the cleanroom is set up for up to four-point probing of two terminal and three terminal devices. The probe station is a Signatone station with a 2” diameter vacuum chuck. Four probes are provided. The measurements can be taken with various electronic test equipment detailed below, including HP multimeters, a Tektronix Curve-Tracer and a Keithley Source-Meter unit (SMU).


The Curve Tracer & Keithley SMU can be controlled by a computer to get portable data. FETs, HBTs, diodes, and contact resistance measurements are typically done on this system. The 370A curve tracer is capable of pulsed and DC operation.
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=Equipment Specifications=

*4 probe station
The system is commonly used for characterizing contacts metals and anneals and contact resistances, diode I-V curves, in addition to other electrical measurements to determine optimal fabrication conditions.
*HP xxxx 4-point resistance meter

[[File:Tektronix 370A curve tracer IMG 5890 - PNG.png|alt=Tektronix 370A Curve Tracer|thumb|300x300px|Tektronix 370A Curve Tracer]]
[[File:Keithley 2400 SMU.png|alt=Keithley 2400 SMU|thumb|300x300px|Keithley 2400 SMU]]
[[File:HP 34401A multimeter.png|alt=HP 34401A multimeter|thumb|300x300px|HP 34401A multimeter]]
[[File:BK Precision 1672 DC supply.png|alt=BK Precision 1672 DC supply|thumb|300x300px|BK Precision 1672 DC Supply (Three Output)]]

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==Equipment Specifications==

*4 probe station, reconfigurable electrical connections
**Probe needles available, users may bring their own and install on the manipulators
*2-inch conductive stage with vacuum
*Binocular microscope, low-mag (variable), long working distance.

====Installed Equipment====

*Keithley 2400 Source-Meter unit
**Current/Voltage/Resistance readbacks, along with 4-point-probe measurements.
**Up to 200V, 1.0A
**Computer-Controlled Sweeping and Plotting available
*HP 34401A Multimeter with 4-point resistivity measurement
*Tektronix 370A computer controlled curve tracer
*Tektronix 370A computer controlled curve tracer
*Pulsed and DC characterization of 2 and 3 terminal devices in clean environment
**Pulsed and DC characterization of 2 and 3 terminal devices
**Computer-Controlled Sweeping and Plotting available
*BK Precision 1672 Triple-Output DC Power Supply
*Windows PC with:
**GPIB Connections to the above electrical testing equipment for automated measurements.
**Labview
***I-V Curve plotting program available (read-only) for Keithley SMU
***Automated program for Tektronix Curve-Tracer
**Python(x,y)
***I-V Curve Plotting script with Keithley 2400
**Matlab
***I-V Curve Plotting script with Keithley 2400
**[https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/w/index.php?title=Frequently_Asked_Questions#How_do_I_get_my_files_from_the_NanoFab_computers.3F Nanofiles Sync] for getting your measured data from the computer.

==Operation Procedures & Manuals==
Generally you should learn how to use a probe station in your lab first, but if you don't have one you can contact [[Demis D. John|'''Demis''']] for a quick run-down.

*[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zVMn4OX5EvZAajBhGmLXdJ9B2U0VuMZvELlXwJToFgE/edit?usp=sharing '''Probe Station Usage Rules'''] - READ before using the system!
*[[Probe Station: I-V Curves with Keithley 2400 and Python Script|I-V Curves with Keithley 2400 and Python Script]]

===Equipment Manuals===
Please search the internet for manufacturer manuals and quick-start guides. Some links are provided here, but these links may break over time:

*[https://download.tek.com/manual/2400S-903-01(E-Sep2011)(QSG).pdf Keithley 2400 - Quick Start Guide]
*[https://download.tek.com/manual/2400S-900-01_K-Sep2011_User.pdf Keithley 2400 - User Manual]

Latest revision as of 20:23, 10 February 2023

Probe Station & Curve Tracer
ProbeStation.jpg
Tool Type Inspection, Test and Characterization
Location Bay 4
Supervisor Demis D. John
Supervisor Phone (805) 893-5934
Supervisor E-Mail demis@ucsb.edu
Description Probe Station
Manufacturer Signa-Tone


About

The probe station in the cleanroom is set up for up to four-point probing of two terminal and three terminal devices. The probe station is a Signatone station with a 2” diameter vacuum chuck. Four probes are provided. The measurements can be taken with various electronic test equipment detailed below, including HP multimeters, a Tektronix Curve-Tracer and a Keithley Source-Meter unit (SMU).

The Curve Tracer & Keithley SMU can be controlled by a computer to get portable data. FETs, HBTs, diodes, and contact resistance measurements are typically done on this system. The 370A curve tracer is capable of pulsed and DC operation.

The system is commonly used for characterizing contacts metals and anneals and contact resistances, diode I-V curves, in addition to other electrical measurements to determine optimal fabrication conditions.

Tektronix 370A Curve Tracer
Tektronix 370A Curve Tracer
Keithley 2400 SMU
Keithley 2400 SMU
HP 34401A multimeter
HP 34401A multimeter
BK Precision 1672 DC supply
BK Precision 1672 DC Supply (Three Output)

Equipment Specifications

  • 4 probe station, reconfigurable electrical connections
    • Probe needles available, users may bring their own and install on the manipulators
  • 2-inch conductive stage with vacuum
  • Binocular microscope, low-mag (variable), long working distance.

Installed Equipment

  • Keithley 2400 Source-Meter unit
    • Current/Voltage/Resistance readbacks, along with 4-point-probe measurements.
    • Up to 200V, 1.0A
    • Computer-Controlled Sweeping and Plotting available
  • HP 34401A Multimeter with 4-point resistivity measurement
  • Tektronix 370A computer controlled curve tracer
    • Pulsed and DC characterization of 2 and 3 terminal devices
    • Computer-Controlled Sweeping and Plotting available
  • BK Precision 1672 Triple-Output DC Power Supply
  • Windows PC with:
    • GPIB Connections to the above electrical testing equipment for automated measurements.
    • Labview
      • I-V Curve plotting program available (read-only) for Keithley SMU
      • Automated program for Tektronix Curve-Tracer
    • Python(x,y)
      • I-V Curve Plotting script with Keithley 2400
    • Matlab
      • I-V Curve Plotting script with Keithley 2400
    • Nanofiles Sync for getting your measured data from the computer.

Operation Procedures & Manuals

Generally you should learn how to use a probe station in your lab first, but if you don't have one you can contact Demis for a quick run-down.

Equipment Manuals

Please search the internet for manufacturer manuals and quick-start guides. Some links are provided here, but these links may break over time:

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