Keysight Technologies has launched the CX3300 Series Device Current Waveform Analyzer that consists of a mainframe with a WXGA 14.1 inch display and current sensors for precision current waveform measurements. The mainframe features a 14-bit or 16-bit wide dynamic range, 200 MHz of maximum bandwidth and a fast sampling rate of 1 GSa/s. The low noise and wideband current sensors support dynamic current measurements ranging from 100 pA to 10 A. The device is ideal for researchers who face high speed transient current measurements during advanced device characterisation, and for engineers working to reduce power/current consumption in low-power devices.
The analyser enables simultaneous measurement of wideband and low-level current waveforms. Further, by providing a 14-bit or 16-bit wide dynamic measurement range, the instrument can meet a wide range of measurement requirements without using multiple devices.
Researchers can now measure transient current using the CX3300 analyser, even if the pulse width is very narrow (less than 100 ns). This capability is particularly beneficial for device engineers developing semiconductor or advanced memory devices as it allows them to visualise previously immeasurable waveforms. Current consumption waveforms can also be captured by the analyser at any point in time, whether the device is in its sleep/standby or active state.
In addition to using it to measure dynamic current, the analyser can be used as a debugging tool, enabling deep-dive and accurate evaluation during research and development (R&D). This drastically increases R&D efficiency and accelerates the development process by reducing the turnaround time. Moreover, the analyser helps in formulating more aggressive power consumption specifications, thereby enabling greater power reduction.
