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4339B/4349B High Resistance Meters

Technical Overview

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4339B and 4349B High Resistance
Meters Used for Making Ultra-
High Resistance Measurements

For precision bench-top applications,

the 1-channel 4339B is the premier
solution for accurate high resistance
and low current tests. For high resist-
ance testing in manufacturing envi-
ronments, the 4349B offers simulta-
neous 4-channel high resistance
measurements for increased test
throughput.

Satisfy Your Needs for ...

High quality results Versatile measurements High test throughput: 4349B
• High confidence testing with • Select from four test parameters • 9.5 ms measurements
contact check function • Use a variety of test fixtures • 4-channels for multiple DUTs
• Remove parasitics with error and accessories • 4-channel simultaneous testing
correction • Perform a charge-measure- • Fast contact checking: 2 ms/
• Consistent data with 0.6% basic discharge sequence with the test measurement
accuracy sequence program function • GPIB and handler interfaces
• Compensation for handler contact • Save and recall up to ten • Ideal for high volume capacitor
chattering with trigger delay measurement setups testing
Display: Test sequence program: Open:
LCD with back-light. Displays Controls a series of resistance Compensates leakage current
measurement values, instrument measurements. and capacitance in test fixtures
states, and comparator results. (Charge-measure-discharge) and cables.

Measurement parameter: Comparator: Save/Recall: Contact check:

Selects the right parameter Selects values for high, Stores and retrieves up to Verifies reliability of
for the measurement. in, and low testing. 10 measurement states. capacitor test connections.

Agilent 4349B 4-channel high resistance meter

Key parameters and specifications

Agilent 4339B Agilent 4349B

Test channels 1 2ch, Option 4349B-001

4ch, Option 4349B-700
Test voltage(Vdc) 0.1 to 1000 Requires external power source1
Measurement parameters R, I, pv, ps R, I
Measurement range (Ω) 103 to 1.6x1016 103 to 1015
Basic accuracy 0.6% 2%
Display resolution 3 / 4 / 5 digits 3 / 4 / 5 digits
Measurement time 10 ms/30 ms/390 ms 9.5 ms/28 ms/98 ms/397 ms

1. External power source required for resistance measurements. Recommendation for external power source for
measurement for 1 GΩ sample at 100 Vdc with accuracy = ±10%:
Ripple: ≤ 1 mVrms (50/60 Hz)
Wideband noise: ≤ 5 µVrms/Hz (50 Hz)
Switching noise: ≤ 50 mVrms (100 kHz)
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High quality measurements
with flexible hardware
• Resolve data to 5 digits
(3, 4, or 5 digits selectable)
• Make precise measurements
with 0.6% basic accuracy
• Verify DUT performance at
the exact voltage rating
• Reliable and safety measurements
with Agilent 16339A component
test fixture

4339B solutions for high

voltage material testing
• Resistivity mathematics built-in:
surface and volume
• Agilent 16008B resistivity cell for
solid samples
• Easy measurements with test
sequence program function
(controls charge-measure-
discharge sequence)
• Customize your fixture cabling
with the Agilent 16117C test
leads

System features you need to

be successful
• Maximize accuracy with
error correction
• Test capacitor contact failure
with contact check function
• Automate testing with GPIB
interface
• Reduce ground-loops with
isolated handler interface
• Pass/Fail testing with comparator
function (high/in/low)

Capacitor evaluation with the 4349B

• Optimize capacitor Vdc
rating tests
• Increase throughput four
times with 4-channels
• Improve reliability with
contact check
• Get low noise results with
Agilent 16117E test lead

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 Resistance RM (Ω) Current IM (A) Resistance measurement Current measurement
Accuracy Accuracy

Vo = 0.1 V @ Vs ≤ 200 V
Test voltage setting Vs (V) = 0.5 V @ Vs > 200

Figure1. Conversion diagram Table 1. Agilent 4339B measurement accuracy (±% of reading)

Specifications Accuracy parameters: The intersection of Rm running paral-

Measurement Accuracy Rm: Measured resistance value in W lel to the 106 Ω diagonal line intersects
Im: Measured current value in the vertical Vs line at the second row
Agilent 4339B test conditions*: amperes from the bottom of the diagram. Mov-
1. Warm up time: ≥ 30 minutes Vs: Source voltage in volts ing horizontally across to Table 1, the
2. Ambient temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C Vo: 0.1 V@Vs ≤ 200 V, 0.5 V@Vs > 200 V following equation is found:
3. Test cable length: ≤ 1.5 meters
4. Open error correction performed Accuracy example: 100 Vo + (2.5 x 10-7 x Rm)
5. Long measurement time setting To determine the accuracy of a meas- 0.5 +
6. Contact check: off urement use Figure 1, “Conversion Vs
diagram”.
For example: determine the accuracy Entering the values for Rm, Vo, and
of a 5 MΩ (= 5 x 106 Ω) measurement Vs yields an accuracy of ±0.725%.
at 50 Vdc.
Rm = 5 x 106 Ω
Vs = 50 V

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 Resistance RM (Ω) Current IM (A) Resistance measurement Current measurement
accuracy accuracy

Test voltage setting Vs (V)

Figure 2. Conversion diagram Table 2. Agilent 4349B measurement accuracy (±% of reading)

Agilent 4349B test conditions1: Accuracy parameters: External power supply parameters:
1. Warm up time: ≥ 30 minutes Rm: Measured resistance value Vs: Source voltage in volts
2. Ambient temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C in ohms Vo: Source offset voltage in Volts
3. Test cable length: ≤ 1.5 meters Im: Measured current value in Av: Voltage accuracy
4. Open error correction performed amperes
5. 30 ms measurement time setting

1. Other test condition data available in the operation

manual.

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Other Specifications Measurement conditions and functions Other instrument functions
Measurement parameters/ranges DC test voltage (4339B): 0 V to Error correction: Open (removes
Parameter Range 1000 V, 0.1 V steps @ V ≤ 200V, 1.0 V errors due to parasitics).
Agilent 4339B steps @ V > 200 V Comparator: High, in, and low for
DC test voltage (Agilent 4349B): each of the test parameters.
R (dc resistance) 103 Ω to 1.6 x None supplied, use external power Save/Recall: 10 instrument states
1016 Ω supplies and voltage data entry from non-volatile memory.
I (dc current) 60 fA to 100 µA for resistance measurements. Contact check: Detects contact failure
ps (surface Refer to operation Maximum of 5000 V input and 5 for capacitive devices (2 ms).
resistivity) manual digit numerical entry. GPIB: Agilent’s implementation of
pv (volume Refer to operation
Max current (Agilent 4339B): IEEE 488 for control and data.
resistivity) manual 10 mA @ ≤ 100 V, 5 mA @ ≤ 250 V, 2 Handler interface: Negative logic
mA @ ≤ 500 V, 1 mA @ ≤ 1 kV and isolated. Signals are
Agilent 4349B Number of test channels: high/in/low, no contact, EOM, index,
R (dc resistance) 103 Ω to 1015 Ω 4339B: 1 channel, alarm, keylock, ext. trigger.
I (dc current) 1 pA to 100 µA
4349B: Option 4349B-700:4 ch
Option 4349B-001:2 ch Physical characteristics
Ranging: Auto and hold Power: 90 – 132 Vac or 198 – 264 Vac.
Trigger: Internal, manual, and 47 Hz – 66 Hz. 45 VA (typical)
external Operating
Delay time (trigger): 0 ms to temperature/humidity:
9999 ms in 1 ms steps 0 – 45 °C/≤ 95% RH @ 40 °C.
Test cable lengths: 2 meters Dimensions: 320(W) x 100(H) x
maximum 450(D) mm.
Measurement time (typical): Weight: 6.5 kg (typical).
4339B: 10 ms / 30 ms / 390 ms
4349B: 9.5 ms / 28 ms / 98 ms /
397 ms

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Test Fixtures/Accessories Agilent 16008B resistivity cell
For resistivity measurements of dry
sheet samples. Upper electrode is
spring loaded to apply pressure.
Surface and volume measurements.
Installed with 50 mm diameter elec-
trode. Option 16008B-001 adds
26 mm/76 mm diameter electrodes.
Option 16008B-002 adds 26 mm
diameter electrode. For 4339B only.
Maximum applied voltage: 1000 Vdc.
Sheet thickness range: 10 µm to
Agilent 16117C low noise test leads 100 mm.
Interlock, voltage source, and current
Agilent 16339A component test fixture sensing cables. Terminations are
For manual high voltage testing of threaded triaxial, standard BNC, and
descrete components. For 4339B only. bare interlock pair. Female BNC and
triaxial connectors are included. For
4339B only.
Option 16117B-003

Option 16117B-001

Agilent 16117E low noise test lead

Option 16117B-002 Male-triaxial to male-triaxial connec-
tors. One meter cable. One female-
triaxial connector included. For
Agilent 16117B low noise test leads 4349B only.
Wide jaw clip leads for 4339B. 1 meter
cable. Applicable measurement range:
Agilent 16118A tweezer test fixture
≤ 1 x 1011 Ω (typical). For 4339B only.
Tweezer test fixture for easy testing
Option 16117B-001 adds a pair of
for chip components. Maximum
pin-type probes. Option 16117B-002
applied voltage: 100 Vdc. Applicable
adds a pair of socket adapters for
measurement range: ≤ 1 x 1011 Ω
connecting to a custom made fixture.
(typical). For 4339B only.
Option 16117B-003 adds a pair of
alligator clips.

Agilent 16064B LED

Display/Trigger box
Displays comparator status. Cable
length 1.5 meters. Manual external
trigger. For 4339B only.

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Agilent 16008B Resistivity cell (50 mm diameter electrode)
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Agilent 16064B LED display/trigger box Agilent T&M Software and Connectivity
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products, solutions and developer network allows you to
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❍ Option 4349B-700 4-channels for more information.
❍ Option 4349B-001 2-channels
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Agilent 4349B Test Fixtures and Accessories © Agilent Technologies, Inc., 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
Printed in USA, April 13, 2004
Agilent 16117E Low noise test lead 5964-6182E

1. Test fixture is not furnished with the 4339B.

2. Manual is not furnished with the 4339B.
3. The alligator clips are not furnished as standard.
4. External power source required for resistance measurements.
5. 2-channels to 4-channels upgrade not available.
6. Manual is not furnished as standard.
7. Rack flange and handle kit are not compatible.