The Agilent U2722A/U2723A USB Modular Source Measure Unit is a three-channel SMU that combines voltage and current programming with high-accuracy readback in a compact, USB-controlled package. More than a power supply, it offers fast response time and is capable of four-quadrant operation, acting as both a current source and a current sink (load) across both polarities of the output voltage. The U2723A is an enhanced version of the U2722A, adding embedded test scripts and faster rise time to help improve throughput during mass testing of semiconductor components.

Four-quadrant operation across ±20 V and ±120 mA makes the U2722A/U2723A well suited to a wide range of test applications, including leakage measurement, solar cell measurement, forward and reverse voltage characterization, and curve-tracing transistors. Working with the supporting parametric software, the SMU performs basic semiconductor testing on discrete devices such as diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors — a capability applied both as a teaching tool in education and for manufacturing and troubleshooting in the semiconductor industry.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Orders ship from instruments we keep on hand, and every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it leaves our facility, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer.

Brand Heritage

This instrument carries Agilent Technologies branding. Agilent began as the test-and-measurement business of Hewlett-Packard, which was spun off as Agilent Technologies in 1999; in 2014 Agilent's electronic measurement business was established as Keysight Technologies.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The U2722A/U2723A family consists of two three-channel USB modular source measure units that share the same four-quadrant architecture (±20 V, ±120 mA), measurement ranges, accuracy, and 100 pA / 16-bit sensitivity. Both can act as a power supply, a current source, and a current sink across both polarities of the output voltage.

The U2723A is the enhanced version of the U2722A. It adds embedded test scripts for pre-defining and duplicating test configurations, IV Curve application support in the Agilent Measurement Manager software, and faster rise time to help improve throughput during mass testing of semiconductor components.

Each model below links to its own dedicated product page with pre-owned-matched pricing. Select the model whose capabilities fit your application, then review availability and configuration on that page.

The two models differ primarily in automation and speed. The U2722A delivers the full three-channel, four-quadrant source-and-measure capability, while the U2723A adds embedded test scripts — two memory lists per channel, each storing up to 200 commands and results — plus IV Curve application support, simplifying automated and repeated test sequences.

The U2723A also provides faster rise and fall times across the current ranges, shortening settling during high-volume component testing. The comparison table below details the per-range rise/fall time figures and the feature differences between the two models so you can match the right unit to your throughput requirements.

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

• 12 V, 3 A AC/DC Power adapter
• Power cord
• Plug-in connectors and cable casing
• USB Standard-A to Mini-B interface cable
• L-Mount kit (used with modular product chassis)
• Quick Start Guide
• Agilent Measurement Manager Quick Reference Card
• Reference CD-ROM
• Agilent Automation-Ready CD-ROM (contains the Agilent IO Libraries Suite)
• Certificate of Calibration

Product Core & Specifications

Important: Remote sense operating range: the maximum voltage between OUTPUT+ and SENSE+, and between OUTPUT– and SENSE–, must not exceed 3 V.

Important: All channels are isolated from the ground and from each other. Isolation is +60 VDC, Category 1.

Important: All specifications are based on a three-hour warm-up time.

Important: Accuracy measurements are based on NPLC 10.

Important: The Agilent Measurement Manager software is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems only and requires a direct USB connection to the PC so the appropriate driver can be installed.

Important: The U2722P/U2723P Parametric Measurement Solution bundle is only available in Europe and Asia, excluding Japan.

Recommended pairing: combine this source measure unit with the Agilent U2941A parametric test fixture and U2942A Parametric Measurement Manager Pro software to characterize diodes, BJTs, and FETs and plot results as IV curves.

About this Pre-Owned unit

This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.

• Warranty included
• Functional verification included
• Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
• Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.