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Pulsed I-V measurement method and apparatus

US7616014B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2007
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for measuring a pulsed I-V characteristic of a DUT that has a signal terminal and a return terminal includes connecting a pulse unit between the signal and return terminals, the pulse unit having a pulse source and a pulsed current measuring device; pulsing the signal terminal with the pulse unit; measuring a pulsed current through the signal terminal with the current measuring device in response to the pulsing; and outputting, storing, displaying, or otherwise using the current measurement.

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