Barth Pulse Curve Tracer, Model 4002 TLP

The Barth Pulse Curve Tracer, Model 4002 TLP is the first commercial TLP (Transmission Line Pulse) tester to be produced since this method of testing was developed 14 years ago. TLP testing is used as a pulse type curve tracer to measure the current-voltage characteristics designed into ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection circuitry. This new hardware was designed to fit the needs of present users of TLP who have requested a commercial TLP test system that is more repeatable and produces faster test results than homemade systems.

This "classical" TLP tester has been produced by test equipment engineers who have been designing state-of-the-art fast-pulse high voltage measurement hardware for 33 years.

Special Barth wide bandwidth pulse current and voltage sensors provide a new standard of measurement capability for ESD test equipment. The complete system has been built with special attention to minimize the losses in the test circuitry and the coaxial cable connections. This provides low internal resistance at the Device Under Test (DUT), for high accuracy measurements.

Clean pulse generation and precision measurements combined with computer control, provides repeatable and fast data collection with minimal operator intervention. The operator chooses the test parameters and then selects the start button to run the test to completion. Barth Electronics has combined these capabilities into one complete system that is now available for your TLP testing. This test system can be relied upon to produce consistent TLP data on a day to day basis. Because of the built-in accuracy, TLP measurements can now be standardized throughout the semiconductor industry.

Barth Electronics Inc., 1300 Wyoming St., Boulder City, NV 89005-2718. Tel: 702-293-1576; Fax: 702-293-7024.