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3- 22 Agilent B1500A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 5

Connection Guide for Wafer Prober

WGFMU and RSU

The following instructions apply when RF probes are used on Prober. Use a torque wrench

and an open-end wrench to fasten the SMA connectors.

CAUTION Using torque wrench and open-end wrench

For the RF measurements, it is important to carefully contact and fasten the connectors of

the RF cables. The condition of the cable connections may change the measurement result

characteristics. Therefore treat the RF cables carefully, especially the RF connectors, and

use the torque wrench and the open-end wrench when you fasten the RF connectors. The

recommended tools are listed in the Table 3-9.

CAUTION Using cable tie

Use a cable tie to secure the cables. Then, do not tug the cable tie. You must treat the RF

cables carefully to avoid the damage.

Table 3-9 Recommended Tools

Connect the following cables as shown in Figure 3-24. Use a torque wrench and an

open-end wrench to fasten the SMA connectors.

Figure 3-24 Connection of RF probe

Required accessories:

• RF prober, 2 ea.

• 16493R-302 SMA-SMA cable 200 mm length, 2 ea.

Procedure:

• Connect a SMA-SMA cable between a RSU (ex: RSU1) and the Drain RF probe. And

set the Drain RF probe to the appropriate place.

Agilent part number Description Additional Information

8710-1582 Torque wrench, 5lb

8710-1765 Torque wrench, 8lb

5185-2174 Open-end wrench, 5/16 inch

5188-4367 Open-end wrench, 11/32 inch

to Drain

to Gate

from RSU

16493R-302

from RSU