Focus Microwaves - TRI-STATE Pulsed IV System
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3 Measurement States; Quiescent (OFF-State), Non Quiescent (ON-State), and Pre-State
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The Pre State is a short high voltage state used to activate
the traps in the semiconductor.
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Adjustable delay (Δt) between the Pre state and Non Quiescent state down to 0s.
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Independently adjustable timing settings for the Three-state gate pulser and drain pulser
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Easy Integration into existing mainframes
Traditional Pulsed IV systems are comprised of two pairs of power supplies used for the Quiescent and Non Quiescent states. Focus now offers a new TRI-State pulse system which includes a third pair of power supplies allowing the user to create a Pre-Pulse state.
Nonlinear charge trapping effects have puzzled designers for years and the standard two state pulse systems are insufficient to fully characterize memory effects for the GaN FETs.
Focus’ TRI-State Pulsed IV system offers not only an efficient isothermal measurement condition, but also allows the user to control and characterize various charge trapping states.
Compared Specifications
TRADITIONAL PULSED IV

- Two Measurement States
- Quiescent and Non Quiescent
- Limited control over timing settings
- Very low power for longer pulses (>10us range)
- High accuracy with quick sampling rates
TRI-STATE PULSED IV

- Three Measurement States
- Quiescent, Non Quiescent, and Pre-State
- Independently Adjustable time settings
- The only solution to deliver 220V @ 2A
- High accuracy with quick sampling rates
- Easy Integration into existing mainframes
Setup Comparison
TRADITIONAL PULSED IV


TRI-STATE PULSED IV



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Focus Microwaves
Focus Microwaves is a pioneering engineering company, built around the innovations of its founder Dr. Christos Tsironis who developed his first manual tuner in 1973 and is the inventor of most existing electro-mechanical tuner families. The success of Focus is based on the engineering and manufacturing skills of its highly motivated and experienced team of engineers and technicians, who have been trained and encouraged to develop new technologies. In addition, listening to our customers needs and insights helps us discover and develop new and measurement methods on an ongoing basis, relentlessly pushing the limits of what is possible.
From humble beginnings in 1988, Focus has become the main supplier of advanced Load Pull and Noise Tuner Systems. Our mission is to provide effective, reliable and innovative solutions for non-50 Ohm testing (Noise and Load Pull) of RF microwave transistors, thus enabling our customers to compete in the marketplace with better designs and to advance the understanding and knowledge of the field.
Contact Details
Focus Microwaves Inc. Main Head Office
4555 Chem. du Bois-Franc, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1A8, Canada
Phone: +1-514-684-4554
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