Lambda CS-3000 Series Curve Tracer
Specifications
- Model: Curve Tracer CS-3000 series (CS-3100, CS-3200, CS-3300)
- Collector Supply (HV Mode): Max.Peak voltage – 3 kV, Max. Peak current – 15 A, Max. peak power – 390 W
- Collector Supply (HC Mode): Max.PPeakvoltage – 30 V, Max. peak current – 7.5 A, Pulse width – 50 us to 400 us
- Step Generator: Step rate – 1/10 Step, Pulse width range – 50 us to 400 us
- Measurement: Collector voltage range – HV: 50 mV/div to 500 V/div, HC: 50 mV/div to 5 V/div
Product Usage Instructions
Collector Supply
For HV mode, set the max. Peak voltage and current according to the specifications. For HC mode, adjust the settings as needed.
Step Generator
Set the step rate and pulse width within the specified ranges for accurate measurements.
Measurement
Use the appropriate collector voltage range based on the mode of operation for precise readings.
Ideal for measuring the characteristics of various semiconductors such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, transistors, and diodes etc.
- Maximum peak voltage 3,000V (high voltage mode)
- Maximum peak current 1,000A (CS-3300 high current mode)
- All models equipped with LEAKAGE mode (1pA cursor resolution)
- USB port to save screen data and setup data
- Equipped with La LAN interface for remote control
Easy-to-understand measurement screen
CS-3000 Series Specifications
Collector supply HV mode
| Model | CS-3100-300V * 2 | CS-3100 / CS-3200 / CS-3300 | |||
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| Mode/polarity | Full wave rectification/ + – , DC/ + – , LEAKAGE/ + – , AC | ||||
| Maximum peak voltage | 300V | 30V | 3kV | 300V | 30V |
| Maximum peak current (maximum peak pulse current * 1 ) |
750mA (1.5A * 1 ) |
7.5A (15A * 1 ) |
75mA (150mA * 1 ) |
750mA (1.5A * 1 ) |
7.5A (15A * 1 ) |
| Maximum peak power | 120mW / 1.2W / 120W / 390W (Cannot be set when using the maximum peak voltage of 3kV) | ||||
| Horizontal axis range | 50mV～500V/div | ||||
- The maximum instantaneous current value that can be generated (varies depending on the target to be measured and conditions), the measurement should be less than or equal to the maximum peak current value.
Collector supply HC mode
| Model | CS-3100 / CS-3100-300V * 2 | CS-3200 | CS-3300 | |||
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| Mode/polarity | Not equipped with HC mode | Pulse/ + – | ||||
| Maximum peak voltage | 40V | |||||
| Maximum peak current | 400A | 40A | 1,000A | 400A | 40A | |
| Maximum peak power | 4kW | 400W | 10kW | 4kW | 400W | |
| Pulse width | Pulse width is variable at 50µs to 400µs (10µs resolution) | |||||
| Measurement point | The measurement point can be specified (10µs resolution) | |||||
| Vertical axis range | 100mA～50A/div | 100mA～100A/div | ||||
| Test fixture | CS-301 | CS-302 | ||||
Common Specifications
| Loop correction | Hardware | Correction ofthe floating capacitance between the collector supply and the ground | |
| Software | Pseudo-looping through software optimisation | ||
| Step generator | Offset | Setting range | -10 ～ +10 x STEP AMPLITUDE Setting |
| Resolution | 1% of the STEP AMPLITUDE setting | ||
| Current mode | Range | 50nA to 200mA per step, 21 steps, 1-2-5 switching | |
| Maximum current | 2A | ||
| Maximum voltage | 10V or more | ||
| Voltage mode | Range | 50mV to 2V per step, 6 steps, 1-2-5 switching | |
| Maximum current | 500mA～(～8V), 200mA～(～15V), 10mA～(～40V) | ||
| Maximum voltage | ±40V | ||
| Step rate | 2x 50Hz or 60Hz (1x in AC mode), pulse interval in HC mode | ||
| Pulse step | Pulse width | 50µs～400µs (10µs step) When in HC mode, the pulse width is 100µs wide before and after the pulse of the collector supply |
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| Number of steps | 0～20 Step | ||
| AUX output | Range | OFF, -40V～+40V (Variable in 100mV steps) | |
| Measurement mode | REPEAT, STOP/SINGLE, SWEEP | ||
| Vertical axis (full scale 10div) |
Collector current | Range | HV mode：1µA/div to 2A/div, 20 steps 1-2-5 switching (HC mode is not included) |
| Accuracy | 2% + 0.05 x VERT/div of readout To this, add the loop correction error for the following maximum peak voltages 0.5µA(30V), 1µA(300V), 6µA(3kV), 12µA(5kV) Specify at least 10% of the maximum peak voltage for 30V, 300V, and 3kV, and at least 30% for 5kV |
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| Emitter current (LEAKAGE) |
Range | 1nA/div～2mA/div, 20 step 1-2-5 switching (Collector supply mode is LEAKAGE) |
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| Accuracy | 2% + 0.05 x VERT/div + 1nA or less of readout | ||
| Horizontal axis (full scale 10div) |
Collector voltage |
Range | HC mode：50mV/div to 5V/div, 7 steps 1-2-5 switching (HV mode is not included) |
| Accuracy | 2% + 0.05 x HORIZ/div or less of readout | ||
| Base/ emitter voltage |
Range | 50mV/div~5V/div, 7 step 1-2-5 switching | |
| Accuracy | 2% + 0.05 x HORIZ/div or less of readout | ||
| Display | Display | 8.4-inch TFT LCD | |
| Number of data points | 1,000 points/trace (AC, full wave rectification) 20～1,000 points/trace (SWEEP mode) |
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| Trace display | Point interpolation display, dot display | ||
| Averaging | OFF, 2 to 255 times | ||
| Persistence | OFF, SHORT, LONG, Infinite length | ||
| Save internal waveform (REF) | 4-Panel | ||
| Cursor | DOT | Vert, Horiz, β or gm | |
| fLINE | Vert, Horiz, 1/grad, intercept | ||
| FREE | Vert, Horiz, β or gm | ||
| WINDOW | Vert, Horiz, β or gm in the WINDOW area | ||
| Data save/read | Memory | Setup：256 pcs, REF：4 screens | |
| External memory | USB1.1：Setup, waveform, screen hardcopy (BMP, TIFF, PNG) | ||
| Remote | Equipped with a remote 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port via LAN connection | ||
| Power supply | AC100～240V 50/60Hz, Maximum operating power：500VA (400W), Standby：50VA (7W) | ||
| External dimensions(mm) Weight |
CS-3100 / CS-3100-300V * 2 | Approx. 424W x 220H x 555D (excluding protrusions and accessories) approx. 28kg (excluding accessories) |
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| CS-3200, 3300 | Approx. 424W x 354H x 555D (excluding protrusions and accessories) approx. 43kg (excluding accessories) |
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CS-3100-300V is a made-to-order product.
Standard Accessories
| CS-500 Test adapter | |
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This is a jig for connecting the part to be measured, provided by the customer, and the fixture. (Standard accessories) |
FAQs
Q: What should I do if the pulse width is too narrow?
A: If the pulse width is narrow, adjust the settings to widen it within the allowable range to generate the max. peak voltage.
Q: How to calibrate the collector supply output?
A: The collector supply output can be calibrated by enabling/disabling the output and adjusting the floating capacity as per the instructions provided.
Documents / Resources
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Lambda CS-3000 Series Curve Tracer [pdf] Instruction Manual CS-3100, CS-3200, CS-3300, CS-3000 Series Curve Tracer, Curve Tracer, Tracer |