Pulsed IV System
Pulsed IV Series
The Maury PIV Series is a fully integrated pulsed IV power supply system designed for accurate device characterization of power semiconductors, including GaN and other high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs). By minimizing self-heating effects through controlled pulsed biasing, the PIV Series enables engineers to capture the true intrinsic behavior of their devices under realistic operating conditions — essential for compact modeling and design validation.
The system consists of three tightly integrated modules: the PIV-MAIN high-voltage AC/DC supply, the PIV-30V-BP bipolar gate pulser, and the PIV-280V high-voltage drain pulser. Together, they deliver an unmatched combination of voltage range, timing precision, and measurement accuracy.
Key Features
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Key Features
- Fully integrated power supply and measurement modules in a modular 3-unit architecture
- Wide voltage coverage: ±30V gate and up to 280V drain — suitable for the most demanding wide-bandgap semiconductor devices
- Industry-leading 10 ns timing resolution for precise pulsed IV measurements
- Fast pulse rise/fall times as low as 25 ns (gate) and 30 ns (drain) in Fast Mode
- Three current measurement ranges per channel for maximized accuracy across operating conditions
- Two rise time settings (Fast/Slow) to accommodate a broad range of DUT sensitivities
- Seamless integration with InsightPro™ — Maury’s Device Characterization Software Suite — for DC IV, pulsed IV, pulsed S-parameters, and waveform analysis
- Synchronized measurement and pulse triggering for S-parameter and fast power measurements
- Open-source SCPI command support for custom automation (Python-ready)
- Software-enabled Force & Sense on both gate and drain for improved accuracy
- Touch screen front panel with local mode for standalone operation and monitoring
Ideal For
- GaN, GaAs, and LDMOS device characterization
- Compact transistor modeling workflows
- Pulsed load pull system integration
- Semiconductor R&D and reliability testing
Integrated with InsightPro™
The PIV Series works natively with Maury’s InsightPro software suite, providing a unified environment for DC IV and pulsed IV sweeps, pulsed S-parameter measurements, and waveform chronogram visualization — all from a single interface.
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