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Installing the Device

The best time to install the device is immediately before making measurements.

Caution


Ground yourself with an antistatic wrist strap to reduce the chance of electrostatic discharge. A ground terminal is provided on the lower left corner of the test set front panel for your convenience. (Note that the system work surface is coated with antistatic material and is connected to chassis ground, therefore a static mat is not required.)

Install the device carefully on the probe chuck or in the fixture. Be sure to handle the device as little as possible, to avoid damaging it. Once the device is in place, avoid bumping the test station.

Note


Eliminate direct light sources (such as microscope light) during measurement, especially for GaAs devices, as light may influence the measurement and cause inaccurate results.

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