Specifications

StructureScope technical data

Values are for the standard configuration. Current and channel count scale with additional source modules.

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01

Transient thermal measurement

Static and dynamic test methods to JESD51-1 and JESD51-14 (transient dual interface).

ParameterValue
Heating current per channel0.01 – 50 A
Heating current with boosterup to 400 A
Sense current0.1 – 200 mA
Sampling rate1 MS/s, 16 bit
Measurement delay after switch-off≤ 1 µs
Junction temperature resolution0.01 K
Transient length1 µs – 4000 s
Measurement channels8 (expandable to 32)
02

Active power cycling

Accelerated lifetime testing with online junction temperature and Rth monitoring.

ParameterValue
Load current250 A per module, up to 2000 A
DUT positionsup to 24 in series strings
Cycle time (ton / toff)0.5 s – 60 min
Control strategiesconst. ton/toff, ΔTc, P, ΔTj
Online monitoringVCE/VDS, Tj,max, ΔTj, Rth per cycle
In-situ structure functionevery n cycles, user-defined
Gate drive±25 V, per position
03

Thermal environment

Temperature-controlled baseplates and fluid interfaces for repeatable boundary conditions.

ParameterValue
Cold plate temperature range−40 to +150 °C
Temperature stability± 0.05 K
Coolant interfacewater-glycol, 2 – 20 l/min
Calibration (K-factor)automated, 3 – 20 points
Dry still-air chamberJESD51-2A, optional
04

Analysis software

Acquisition, evaluation and reporting in one application, with scripted access for automation.

ParameterValue
Structure functionscumulative and differential
Compact modelsFoster / Cauer RC network export
Zth and Rth evaluationRth-jc (TDIM), Rth-ja, Zth(t)
Degradation trackingper-layer Rth trend vs. cycles
AutomationPython API, REST, SCPI
Data exportCSV, HDF5, MATLAB, SPICE
05

System

Rack-mounted, modular hardware. Values for the standard two-rack configuration.

ParameterValue
Form factor19 in rack, 2 × 42 U
Mains supply400 V AC, 3-phase, 32 A
Host interfaceGigabit Ethernet
Safety interlockdoor, coolant flow, overtemperature
Operating environment15 – 35 °C, non-condensing
06

Standards

Test procedures implemented as editable templates.

ParameterValue
Thermal characterizationJESD51-1, -14, -51, -52
MilitaryMIL-STD-750 1012 / 3101 / 3103
Power cyclingAQG 324, IEC 60749-34
Discrete devicesIEC 60747-9, -15
Intermittent operating lifeJESD22-A122