Module 7
Measurement Functions
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z Use PULSE mode for precise force/measure timing
z Pulse down to 500 μs width
z Use current ranges from 1 nA to 1 A (HPSMU)
z Use voltage ranges from 2 V to 200 V (HPSMU)
z Use PULSE mode for repeatable 1 A measurements
z Eliminate heating during IV sweeps
z Avoid device damage
z Only one pulsed source is available
z Only one measurement channel is available
z Set the expected maximum measurement value to Compliance
z Measurement integration time cannot be changed
SMU Pulsed Sweep Measurement
SMUs can be pulsed for precise force/measure timing, or to reduce heating of the device when
forcing high currents.
The measurement unit performs measurement by using the compliance range. It is the minimum
range which covers the Compliance value. The Compliance value should be the expected maximum
measurement value or greater.