Keysight
8517 B Parametric
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The Keysight / Agilent 8517 B is a parametric tester.[1]
What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA parametric tester applies controlled electrical stimuli to a device under test and measures response parameters such as current, voltage, and leakage behavior.
A probe interface brings measurement contacts to the wafer so device structures can be evaluated before full assembly.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA parametric tester is used during wafer-level evaluation, before downstream assembly and final test.
A probe-based tester belongs near electrical characterization steps, where process engineers verify device behavior on the wafer and screen structures for conformance.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedParametric testers are used for electrical characterization of semiconductor devices and process structures.
Probe-based parametric testing supports measurement of transistors, diodes, capacitors, and other wafer-level structures that require contact-based electrical evaluation.
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- [1]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 1, 2026.
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