Benefits Offered by the AM3100 System
The advanced capabilities of the AM3200 system may be unnecessary when the objective is not transistor compact model extraction.
For less demanding pulsed measurement activities, a pulsed SMU can be a more suitable solution. For example, load-pull measurements may require a lower voltage/current resolution under pulsed bias conditions.
The AM3100 provides a compact, cost-effective pulsed SMU solution tailored for power measurements.
In some applications, a DC voltage can be supplied while measuring the pulsed current driven by a pulsed RF signal.
Performing this test without an external oscilloscope saves time, improves current measurement accuracy, and supports transistor power-added efficiency characterization.
Alternatively, when the end application requires a pulsed voltage signal from a “cold” quiescent voltage of 0 V, the AM3100 can generate the pulsed voltage bias signal.
Unlike the AM3200 system, the AM3100 cannot generate a pulsed voltage signal from a quiescent voltage different from 0 V.
Associated with IVCAD software, the AM3100 and AM3200 systems are provided as turnkey solutions.
